Putucusi

Putucusi Mountain

Climb Putucusi Mountain - Putucusi Ladders - (2009 Peru Trip Info)

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Putucusi Ladders

• You may also be interested in Let's Go Up a book about climbing Putucusi mountain in Peru. This photographic book can show you exactly what to expect when climbing the Putucusi ladders.

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Perhaps you have heard about the ladders on Putucusi mountain and ropes or cables that provide a sense of security. Perhaps you have heard of the possible death drops-should you slip while traveling from the forest section to the last 30 minute open sky hike.

The problem is everyone has a different sense of what steep actually means. Everyone has a different interpretation of what difficult means. Photos can often say more than words.

Do not plan on hiking only part of the way. The very second ladder you encounter will be the tallest highest ladder you have every seen in your life. This is where many people do turn back but the fact is: if you can walk and time permits you can reach the summit of Putucusi Mountain.

Descending from Putucusi Mountain in Peru, we came accross a football player sized man in his twenties or thirties and he desperately pleaded with us, "There aren't anymore ladders are there?" You must control your mind while climbing. Elderly persons of age 68+ have climbed at their own steady pace.

One of the wonderful things about the Putucusi climb is the lack of tourists. This is due to their lack of knowledge that the climb even exists, their lack of time (perhaps they have made travel arrangements to take the train in and out on the same day *big mistake*) and their fear of heights. What this means for you is you can enjoy all the privacy, quietness, solitude, foliage, scenery, etc. that the mountain has to offer, all by yourself.

Putucusi Mountain at Km 111

You might consider a trek but whether you are alone or with just a few travelers, Putucusi is an amazing experience!
Putucusi Travel Journal of Robert Wheat
Putucusi trek in a group
Putucusi Mountain trek with a group

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