Laguna Churup, 4450m

With another 0630hrs reveille the team were soon bouncing their way to the hamlet of Liupa to commence the 1200m ascent to Laguna Churup. The walk through agricultural land on incredibly steep gradients soon passed below us as we reached the hamlet of straw huts known as Pitec. The route was then straight up to the lake with a couple of steel wire rope sections over the vertical rock steps. Only LCpl Eaves braved the ice cold waters for a quick dip. The route down was twice as quick as the way up and the team were soon back in a bouncing bus on route to Huaraz after 7 hours on the hill.

LCpl Eaves braving the ice waters.

Spr Roslyn at 4450m with Mount Churup behind at 5300m.

The team at Laguna Churup, with LCpl Eaves still braving his swimming gear.

Spr Hill descending the rock step using the steel wire.