15 kg
Strict Porter Limit
We never overload our human staff. We provide them with high-quality waterproof tents and the exact same gourmet meals our clients eat.
Responsible Tourism
Preserving the Andes for Future Generations.
We are extremely fortunate to live and work in the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash. We recognize the fragile nature of receding glaciers and delicate ecosystems, and we are committed to leaving a positive footprint.
Waste Tolerance
Local Sourced Crew
Load Management
Project Fund Staging
Local Community
Supporting Local People. We are a local company. All of our guides, cooks, porters, and arrieros come from the Huaraz region and surrounding agricultural villages.
The Community Projects Fund: Since 2004, we return a portion of our profits each year to local communities—donating school supplies, clothing, and equipment. We have also funded and constructed public toilets at Laguna Jahuacocha and Quartelhuain.
Dignity & Respect for Our Crew
40 kg
Max Donkey Load
Animal welfare is paramount. We demand arrieros keep donkeys and horses well-fed, rested, and strictly under the 40kg evenly distributed limit.
100 %
Local Trail Crew
By hiring local staff and purchasing local food, we ensure the income generated by our expeditions stays within remote mountain economies.
“We liked the use of local resources... appreciated that the donkey drivers ate with us at night & not on their own. We were especially pleased to see that Victor, our Donkey Driver, was treated with the same dignity and respect accorded to us as clients.”
Andrew, Leah, Mike & Pam
USA
Environmental Care Code.
We operate on a zero-litter tolerance policy. Through our annual pre-season training courses, we enforce these four strict protocols across all our expeditions.
01
Zero Litter Tolerance
Rubbish is separated into organic (for local animal feed) and inorganic (removed to Huaraz). We also instruct our staff to collect waste left behind by others.
02
Water Source Protection
We use only biodegradable detergents. We provide laundry bowls, ensuring soapy water is emptied well away from pristine alpine lakes and river systems.
03
Strict Sanitation
Where public facilities don't exist, we deploy private toilet tents, burying waste strictly 50m+ away from water. We use "poo tube" removal on glaciers.
04
Flora & Fauna Respect
We treat all plants, birds, and animals with care, recognizing their rarity. Our clients are briefed to respect the fragile high-altitude ecosystems at all times.
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