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The isolation of some parts of the trail demands a self-reliant attitude and cautious behaviour. The hiker needs to feel confident and move safely in various terrains, that reach from snow covered mountains passes to dense tempered rain forests.
Sudden weather changes may happen anytime in this mountainous region. The hiker needs to be mentally prepared and technically equipped to master in example an surprising snow storm and closing in clouds on while cossing a mountain pass. Good judgment is required to avoid such situations and to take a decision to wait or return or seak shelter if the weather changes in a concerning manner. While hiking we were regulary told regulary true storries of disappeared and frozen o to death people.
Good navigational skills are essential since the route is mostly unmarked. The hiker needs to recognize and follow the often only vaguely visible trails. Knowledge in setting up and using a GPS is compulsory.
Hiking this trail requires a datailed planning and preparation before and during the hike. The gear needs to be reduced to what is essential and before each section the correct type and quantity of food needs to be selected.
This trail should only be attempted with at least some basic Spanish knowledge and practice. SpanishYou should be able to introduce yourself, explain what you are doing and buy food and other supplies. Hardly anyone that you will meat along the trail speaks or understands even a few words in English.
Not required: Climbing, White Water, Super-Man-Capabilites