Caterpillar Valley • The Alpamayo Circuit (Day 7)

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Camped in the shadow of Alpamayo itself after a day defined by caterpillars scattered across the trail (inchworms and fuzzy black-and-red ones both), a long circular valley walk, and a summit made intense by fierce wind and loose, slate-like scree. The night ends with a chaotic, mid-dark tent turnaround after realizing they'd pitched it on a slope. **Daily Itinerary:** Day 7 of 9: Safuna / Huillca to Jancarurish 🥾 7.3 mi (11.7 km) | +3,140 ft / -2,474 ft ⛺️ Campsite: Jancarurish 🗓️ Recorded: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Tent Talk is an immersive backpacking podcast hosted by sisters Audrey (Mountain Goat) and Haley (GPS, One More Mile Marshall, and Dr. Dolittle). Each season follows one epic, multi-day wilderness trek, recorded from their sleeping bags every single night on the trail. Tune in for the real, unedited side of backcountry life, one campsite at a time. Season 1: The Alpamayo Circuit follows the sisters’ grueling, high-altitude journey through Peru’s breathtaking Cordillera Blanca. Over nine days inside Huascarán National Park, they battle steep passes, stunning alpine views, and the realities of the trail. 🏔️ Watch the Alpamayo Circuit hiking video **👉 Follow** - Tent Talk on Instagram - Tent Talk on YouTube - Audrey on Instagram - Haley on Instagram **📍** View our Alpamayo Circuit route on AllTrails 🎵**Intro & outro music:** Citrus Avenue - “Video Night” via Thematic