Don´t underestimate the altitude! Debark is located at an altitude of more than 2000 meters and its only the beginning. Some of the camps are more than 3000 meters. The sun is burning much stronger than on a lower altitude and the lesser oxygen in the air is affecting the body. Take your time and don´t rush while hiking.
The nights can be freezing cold bring warm cloth and have a good sleeping bag!
Before deciding to hire equipment check it out. If you are not happy with it ask for a different one. Same with the mules: If they are not in a good shape (but usually they are) ask for another one.
There are some reports about bad water that made travellers ill. Water needs to be treated either chemical or it needs to be boiled!
Updated Aug 31, 2004
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