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Chilu and Eze complete the four-day Santa Cruz Trek in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, a route through the Huascarán National Park that reaches elevations of 4,771 meters.4:38 The pair begins the trek in Vaquería after hitchhiking from the mountainside, utilizing a local hostel for recovery and nutrition before the ascent.5:50 They carry heavy packs and rely on a high-calorie diet of oats, nuts, seeds, and hard-boiled quail eggs to maintain energy levels during the steep climbs.12:40 The route features significant elevation gains, including a final pass at 4,750 meters that requires navigating switchbacks and steep, stair-like terrain.15:19 To manage freezing temperatures at night, the pair layers two sleeping bags, thermal clothing, and a thermal emergency blanket placed beneath their sleeping pads.18:49 They also utilize a hiking liner, which serves as both a hygienic barrier in hostels and an additional thermal layer in the tent.19:33 The trek concludes after a 26-kilometer final day, providing views of the Alpamayo mountain.28:33 Proper acclimatization and high-calorie, lightweight nutrition are essential for managing the physical demands of high-altitude trekking.

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