Comments on: Huayna Picchu Hike: The Stairs Of Death In Peru https://theworldtravelguy.com/huayna-picchu-hike-stairs-of-death/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:50:48 +0000 hourly 1 By: David & Intan https://theworldtravelguy.com/huayna-picchu-hike-stairs-of-death/#comment-7818 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:35:25 +0000 https://theworldtravelguy.com/?p=43171#comment-7818 In reply to Laurie.

Nice! Yes, it’s such a memorable hike.

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By: Laurie https://theworldtravelguy.com/huayna-picchu-hike-stairs-of-death/#comment-7816 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:52:00 +0000 https://theworldtravelguy.com/?p=43171#comment-7816 In reply to David & Intan.

I hiked Huyana Picchu in 1993 (as a 27 year old) and you would go through the tunnel on your way up and the stairs of death on the way down. I discovered I had a fear of heights when I came out of that tunnel and made my way to the summit. I was ok for the first minute or so and then panic set in as I was looking around and down. I had a lot of trouble getting onto the stairs when it was time to leave, it was similar to getting on a ladder going down. We were stuck up there for a couple of hours until I was coaxed and convinced that I had to get on those stairs. Going the opposite way, taking the stairs of death up and the tunnel down seems so much easier. I had no idea they were referred to as the stairs of death until recently. Also, there were no crowds, very few people even hiked the trail the day we went up. Even though I got scared at the top, I’m so glad I made the hike – it was memorable!

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By: David & Intan https://theworldtravelguy.com/huayna-picchu-hike-stairs-of-death/#comment-7342 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:00:20 +0000 https://theworldtravelguy.com/?p=43171#comment-7342 In reply to Darryl.

Sneakers should be okay to wear as long as they have some grip.

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By: Darryl https://theworldtravelguy.com/huayna-picchu-hike-stairs-of-death/#comment-7340 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:09:50 +0000 https://theworldtravelguy.com/?p=43171#comment-7340 Do you need hiking boots or are sneakers ok to wear?

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By: David & Intan https://theworldtravelguy.com/huayna-picchu-hike-stairs-of-death/#comment-6420 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:13:18 +0000 https://theworldtravelguy.com/?p=43171#comment-6420 In reply to Mai Morgan.

It’s not too bad. There is plenty of room to stay away from the drop offs if you’re careful. It’s a wonderful hike!

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By: Mai Morgan https://theworldtravelguy.com/huayna-picchu-hike-stairs-of-death/#comment-6416 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:11:16 +0000 https://theworldtravelguy.com/?p=43171#comment-6416 I am scared of height but really want to do this hike next year. At the first set of stairs of death, is it really a drop off? If I trip or fall, will I die ? LOL

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By: David & Intan https://theworldtravelguy.com/huayna-picchu-hike-stairs-of-death/#comment-739 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:31:34 +0000 https://theworldtravelguy.com/?p=43171#comment-739 In reply to Chloë.

Hi Chloe! Yes, in the past, the loop section near the summit was hiked in the opposite direction, meaning you’d walk down the steep stairs when you descend. But nowadays, you hike up the steep stairs. It’s a bit easier and less scary than it was before. Some of the videos and pictures on the internet also exaggerate the steepness, so it looks worse than it actually is. It’s really not too bad. I’m sure you’ll have a great hike. Good luck!

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By: Chloë https://theworldtravelguy.com/huayna-picchu-hike-stairs-of-death/#comment-738 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:39:28 +0000 https://theworldtravelguy.com/?p=43171#comment-738 Did the route of descent recently change? In youtube videos and other blogs (2018 and earlier) it’s like as if the descent looks a lot scarier than written in this blog. We are doing the Huayna Picchu climb next week and I can’t help but panic every now and then because of the stories and videos of the descent. Was is really much scarier than the ascent?
Love this blog! Very helpfull!

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By: David & Intan https://theworldtravelguy.com/huayna-picchu-hike-stairs-of-death/#comment-737 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:00:52 +0000 https://theworldtravelguy.com/?p=43171#comment-737 In reply to Thomas.

That’s great! I’d love to sleep in Machu Picchu. I’m sure that was an amazing experience.

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By: Thomas https://theworldtravelguy.com/huayna-picchu-hike-stairs-of-death/#comment-736 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:42:04 +0000 https://theworldtravelguy.com/?p=43171#comment-736 I climbed Huayna Picchu back in 1990 and it was bare bones as far as any cables, ropes or anything else to help you up the mountain. The one rope was frayed, but I had to get to the top. Amazing view! I actually slept in Machu Picchu one night, (illegally) but was worth it! Kinda creepy though.

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