Is It Possible to Go From Sea Level to 4,480m in 24 Hours? (Huaraz, Peru)

Описание: Yesterday I was on the coast in Lima. Today I’m hiking in the Andes.

Welcome to Episode 32 of Music in Motion, my hybrid travel/music/healing series as i travel through south america solo with no plan.

After catching the night bus to Huaraz, I decide to “acclimatise” with what was meant to be a small hike. Instead, I quickly realise I’ve underestimated what going from sea level to 4,480m does to your body.

This episode captures what altitude sickness actually feels like — the breathlessness, the ego hit, the strange vulnerability of not feeling like yourself. Thankfully, I meet a group of absolute legends at the hostel who carry the energy when I can’t.

Later, sitting on the bus post-hike with a pounding head, I have a quiet reality check about privilege. The difference between choosing discomfort for adventure… and living it daily.

This is Huaraz, Peru — hiking culture, hostel chaos, acclimatisation mistakes, and what it means to travel consciously.

Part of my South America solo travel documentary series blending music, travel, identity, and growth.

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timestamps:
0:00 sea level to 4,480m — what i got myself into
1:15 night bus from lima to huaraz + how i’m feeling
4:06 hostel chaos in huaraz — meeting oscar
4:55 peruvian breakfast before the hike
5:17 heading to the trail — tour group + first impressions
6:43 acclimatisation hike begins — the slow crew
8:21 altitude starting to hit — brain fog at 4,000m
9:02 realising my limit on the mountain
10:58 hype man energy vs no hiking gear
13:54 lunch at the summit — 4,480m in the andes
15:44 spot the aussie (you always can)
16:14 downhill shift — getting my energy back
17:01 post-hike reality check + privilege reflection
19:42 finally a bed in huaraz — 37 hours later
20:30 dinner in town + reflecting on the day