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Altitude Sickness Concerns on the Inca Trail

Inca Morales 10/26/2026 7:15am

Just got back from leading a group on the Inca Trail and we had one member who struggled with altitude sickness pretty bad near Dead Woman's Pass. Anyone else have experiences like this? What are some strategies for acclimatizing before starting the hike?

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