Mike Chesnut. We participated in sept 2012 trip. I recommend you continue to train the next month. I always believe using the same muscles you will be using on the trail. I like to use a day pack with the same items (water,rain jacket, lunch items, etc.) you will be carrying on the trail. Find some stairs and put on the same boots and use the same poles and practice going up and down. Shiomi was on our trip and she is correct in doing at least 100 stairs. I would spend 30 minutes going up and down stairs. Of course, if you have hills and trails, those would be best. You will love this trip.

Candy, My wife, Mary, and I will arrive in Lima one day early and are stayiing at the airport hotel. Leave a message if you would like us to give you a call or propose a time for breakfast on the 16th. Regards, John Furniss

John, Gary and I would like very much to meet you and Mary for breakfast on the morning of the 16th. We are staying at the Crowne Plaza in Miraflores which is about 11 miles from the airport. Our plans include some sightseeing before we go to join the group in the afternoon. If you plan to tour some, perhaps we could meet in our hotel lobby about 10:00. We are flexible if you have another suggestion. Thanks, Candy Graham

Hi Denise. I would start training 90 days prior to trip I would suggest walking with same pack with same ites you will carry on trail. 1 liter water,rain jacket,snacks,camera etc. . I would hike with same boots,socks,poles you will use in Peru. If you can find some uneven trails in the woods, that will help. You will never be able to simulate the elevation gain (4000 feet) on day 2 but maybe some stairs in high rises would help. Sounds like you are ready, my wife and I suggest you go. Don't worry, just train some. I lifted some weights and I strongly believe that helped me. My with just ran 2 or 3 times a week. Let us know how you liked trip when you return.

we are in cusco now and just finished trail. you will need 2 quality poles for each person. yes, roads scholar will provide poles and they are good but their supply may be limited. i would bring my own poles if i had them. P.S. you did not ask, but continue to train, .second day is hard but we all made it with no problems

Can you take poles on the airplane?

Hi Denise, I would start training at least 90 days prior to trip. I would suggest walking with our day pack packed with same things you will need on trail. 1 liter watt