Amazing experience as a first trek of such we’ve done together. Our guide Denis took us up at a good pace, completing the ascend within an hour. The team (Lita, our sweet & friendly driver, cheerful & warm Captain Bud, and climbing guide, the sincere, gentle, steady, Denis) converses well in English, have stories about their homeland to share, are warm and hospitable, and really good that they do. Thank you Lita and husband, for opening your home as our starting point and sharing with us, the beauty of your hearts, your community and labour in the farms of your village.
The trek does require some fitness. Pace yourself and let your climbing guide know if you really need a break to rest. Get a good rest for your heart’s sake before. As you climb, be ready to push ahead with confidence in your guide to know when you need to keep a steady, efficient pace for steeper portions of the trail. Grippy trekking shoes are essential especially in wet seasons/moist volcanic soil in night/pre-dawn climb. We managed this short climb with our 500ml bottled water but hydrate before and after. You can do this. Have fun. It’s beautiful.
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