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About Jagged Horizon
Jagged Horizon perfectly describes an area to the east of Chachapoyas that Nick Fletcher and Rob Dover first hiked in 1997. It is an area of intense beauty and solitude – a harsh wilderness on the edge of the north eastern Andes. The rocky mountains reach up to 4000m, and between are lakes and bogs. Warm air rushes up from the Amazon plain just to the east and clouds quickly form changing the weather in minutes. That is why we love these mountains, and over various trips we have discovered more reasons to return.
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Miscommunication Can Lead to Worry
My last call to a friend before heading back to meet beardy Nick, was that we would be back in Chachapoyas in two weeks. The police where I left the car were also informed that I would be collecting it … Continue reading
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A Tale of Two Stoves
Nothing beats a hot plate of food at the end of a hard day hiking as the temperature drops and night falls. Locals use firewood to make their pot of rice where as we use a stove. On our trips … Continue reading
Nick leaves Chachapoyas
Nick has just got on the bus to start his hardest trip yet – the one back to Blighty. Being a giraffe his legs don’t fit well in Peruvian bus seats, and he has a 24hour ride. The question is … Continue reading
Plants of the Jagged Horizon
Is it a sign of maturity, when you find yourself noticing other things apart from the hardest way possible to get up and down the hills? Maybe it was just the time of year and the incredible weather we had, … Continue reading
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Tagged andes, chachapoyas, high grassland, jalca, mountains, orchids, paramo, plants
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Return to Cavey Nick
Back to the Jagged Horizon tomorrow. Everyday since returning to Chachapoyas I have looked to see what may be happening there weather wise and it has appeared unsettled. Pangs of guilt for leaving my buddy up there. Anyway got a … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, camping, chachapoyas, condensed milk, mountains, vilayatours
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Spot the Camp
Somewhere on the photo is where I left Nick on Friday 13th. Click on the image to get a hires image and see if you can spot the tent.
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The Big Adventure Begins
Its 3am when Nick comes in with a double shot coffee, much needed for the 5 hour car journey to our trek starting point. We are too early for breakfast in the only town en route, so we scoff down … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, backpacking, camping, chachapoyas, mountains
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Very Worried
Now 6 days back from the mountains and my exercise regime has stuttered while I take some clients out on a tour. I have just returned from Kuelap (the largest ancient stone structure in South America) and I find Nick … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, chachapoyas, expedition training, gocta, Vilaya Tours
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