Hike.
One feet in front of the other
#HikeJust walk.
Trips with simple logistics and the minimum gear required. Good fitness level is mandatory
LEVEL: BASIC
1 DAY
WELL MARKED PATHS
JUNGLE TREK
Best during dry season
Trip for day travelers who wants to explore the Cocora Valley
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
2 DAYS
UNEVEN PATHS WITH ROCKS AND MUD
HIKE in the paramo
Best during dry season
Two-day hike across the cloud forest from the Cocora Valley. We spent the night at a local farm close to the Páramos
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
3 DAYS
MUD, ROCKS, HIKES BELOW 5000m
QUINDIO VOLCANO FAST ASCENT
Best during dry season
The Quindio volcano is the highest point of the Quindio region, its summit is located at 4700m…
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
4 DAYs
MUD, ROCKS, HIKES BELOW 5000m
Quindio west face circuit
Best during dry season
A loop from Salento to Salento. Starting on the Otún canyon into the Cocora valley over the west face of the Q. Volcano…
LEVEL: ADVANCED
+5 DAYS
PATHS CAN GET LOST, 5000m HIGH PASS
+ 5 days expedition
Best during dry season
Two day hike across the cloud forest from the Cocora Valley. We spent the night at a local farm close to the Páramos…
Gear list
Gear list for trekking – Los Nevados National Park
Los Nevados National park is not as cold as other places, because of their geographical location along the tropical belt this mountains are humid with constant drizzle rain, fog and mist, sleet and hail. Gear for cold and wet weather is mandatory.
GEAR CHECK LIST
*Please consider to take with you a HEADLAMP.
Headwear:
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Sun Cap/hat
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Warm hat
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Sunglasses (with UV protection)
Clothing:
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1st layer – Shirt and underwear: Polypropylene, Capilene, Merino wool, Polyster (NO NATURAL FIBERS, NO COTTON PLEASE!!!!!!!)
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2nd layer – Fleece jacket or pullover (something like Polartec 100 or Patagonia R1 is recommended)
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3nd layer – Waterproof Jacket or Poncho(Waterproof is not the same that water-resistant)
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2nd layer – Fleece pant for extra cold nights/summits (optional)
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4th layer – Down/synthetic insulation jacket if you get cold easily (Remember Los Nevados is not just cold is HUMID and WET)
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Pijama or spare set of dry clothing for sleeping or changing wet layers.
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Glove for sun and cold protection
Footwear:
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Good quality Trekking boots/shoes/trail runners with good traction
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Sandals/Crocs/Light shoes for campsites and huts (1 pair)
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Trekking socks (2 pairs minimum in case one pair gets wet)
Backpack:
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For Hikes take 35L pack.
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Backpack with enough volume to pack all your stuff INSIDE not hanging from the outside
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Dry bags/plastic bag for packing inside the backpack.
Hydration & food:
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Hydration system as a Camel/platypus bag or bottle – 1.5 liters minimum
General:
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Trekking poles (Mandatory)
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Headlamp is mandatory
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Suncream Lipstick
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Personal toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, pack towel, soap (organic and/or biodegradable), comb/hairbrush, toilet paper, ear plugs, hand sanitizers (must).
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Personal prescription medicine if need, be sure to have it with you from home.
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Entertainment like books and music Camera and extra memory card and batteries