Andes Adventures – Newsletter January 2008Dear Friends

Dear Friends,

For thirteen years, we have led the first and only, fully supported Running Adventures in the Andes Mountains of Per̼, Patagonia (Chile & Argentina) and Ecuador. Last year we added Bolivia. The Andean Triangle Running Adventure & Atacama Marathon includes Chile, Bolivia and Peru Рall in one trip.
We offer top quality at unmatched prices. Past participants are our best advertisement. Please check the enthusiastic comments in our website.
Our Adventures are for runners of all ages and abilities. Each event features full support, aid stations and course markings – even in the most remote locations.

A revised summary of the upcoming Running Adventures for 2008 follows this letter.

Best wishes and a Happy New Year!

Devy Reinstein
Andean Triangle Running Adventure   CHILE – BOLIVIA – PERU   16 Day Running Adventure (No camping)    Check the revised itinerary. These are confirmed dates!   June 28 to July 13, 2008   See this comparison: Compare to the Atacama Crossing!        Atacama Desert – the driest desert in the world. (Northern Chile) Salar de Uyuni– the largest salt flats in the world. (Southern Bolivia) Lake Titicaca – the highest navigable lake in the world. (Peru and Bolivia) Colca Canyon – 11,155’ (3400 m) deep and one of the deepest in the world. ( Peru Chachani Volcano – Optional climb of a 6,080 meter (19,947′) peak. (Peru)
We are securing airline ticket group reservations departing from Miami and Los Angeles.
All-Inclusive prices will be published soon.

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 27.5 mile Marathon

May 24 to June 2, 2008

August 1 to August 11, 2008

In 2007 Inca Trail permits sold out 120 days in advance.
We expect that in 2008 the permits will sell out earlier.
To guarantee a space reserve your 2008 entry 6 months in advance!

Sale of permits will begin in February. If you are considering the May Inca Trail marathon, we strongly suggest that you send us your reservation in January. If we have your reservation in January, we will get your Inca Trail permit. Permits for May 24 will sell out most likely the very first day or two since the sale of permits begins.

If you are considering the August Inca Trail marathon, we suggest that you send us your reservations in January as well or early February at the latest. We will continue accepting participants until perrmits are sold out.

Permits are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Once they are gone they are gone!

Make this your South America Marathon

Run the ancient Inca Trail. Climb over three mountain passes and follow the original pilgrimage trail
that leads into the religious capital of the Inca Empire, the legendary “Lost city of the Incas” Machu Picchu!

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Running Adventure

August 1 to August 11, 2008

This Running Adventure is for runners of all abilities!

We run the Inca Trail, but split it into shorter distances and add another camp on the Inca Trail.
Climb over three mountain passes and follow the original pilgrimage trail that leads into the
legendary “Lost city of the Incas” Machu Picchu!

In 2007 Inca Trail permits sold out 120 days in advance.
To guarantee a space reserve your 2008 entry 6 months in advance!
We strongly suggest that you send us your reservations in January or early February at the latest.

Peruvian Andes Running Adventure

Stay longer! *Only $500* for an additional 6 days

August 1 to August 17, 2008

This Running Adventure is for runners of all abilities!

Run the Inca Trail and continue on a 44 mile high circuit around
Mt. Ausangate massif in the Vilcanota mountain range,
the highest pass at 16,625′.

In 2007 Inca Trail permits sold out 120 days in advance.
To guarantee a space reserve your 2008 entry 6 months in advance!
We strongly suggest that you send us your reservations in January or early February at the latest.

Blanca & Huayhuash High Mountain Challenge 150 Mile Multi-Stage Adventure Run

July 17 to July 31, 2008

Don’t underestimate this fabulous event!

Join us for the farewell edition of our most demanding running adventure in Perú,
a high mountain challenge ascending 10 passes over 15,000′ in just 7 days!

Hundreds of burros, horses and a very large team of guides, assistants, animal handlers, porters, cooks and other staff will be needed to set up the triple camp arrangements and multiple aid stations required in these 2 mountain ranges: Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash.

Because of the complex logistics of this adventure, this event will not be confirmed until we have at least 28 runners signed up.

In fairness to the 17 participants that have signed up for the event a long time ago…and due to the fact that most of us have to train and prepare physically for the event for at least 6 months….including myself.

The deadline to confirm the event is January 18, 2008.
If we do not have 28 participants signed up, the event will be canceled at that time.

We only need 11 additional reservations. Send your reservation now!

We do not plan to offer this adventure again after 2008.

Patagonia Running Adventure

Running in three National Parks in Patagonia
Torres del Paine, Parque Los Glaciares and Tierra del Fuego.

Includes Christmas in Patagonia and New Year in Ushuaia.

December 19, 2008 to January 4, 2009

For those that prefer the 10 day option:

Torres del Paine Running Adventure

January 2 to January 11, 2008

Our All-Inclusive packages are the best value of any Patagonia Adventure.

We are securing airline ticket group reservations departing from Miami and Los Angeles.
All-Inclusive prices will be published in February 2008.

In case you missed the article on the July issue of Trail Runner magazine.

See the PDF link to the article:

Patagonian Passage

Published in the July 2007 issue of TrailRunner.
(Copyright 2007 Big Stone Publishing Ltd. Reprinted with permission.)

Ecuador Running Adventure

The event is not offered in 2008

2009 Dates: June 10 to June 20, 2009

This Running Adventure is for runners of all abilities!

Ecuador is a country of great geographic and cultural variety.
Imposing snow-capped volcanoes, lush emerald green valleys, cloud forest,
virgin Amazon rainforest, warm Pacific Ocean beaches and the incomparable
Galapagos Islands 600 miles from the mainland.

Not sure if an adventure you are considering is the one for you? Contact us!

See the 2008 and 2009 calendars of all our trips.

Andes Adventures
(800) 289-9470 – (310) 395-5265

http://www.andesadventures.com/runadv.htm


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