It is rather rare to find a more organic host for curating a unique experience within a group. Tristan and Ben authentically held and directed this stupendous experience so reassuringly and effortlessly balanced their enthusiasm for spontaneous and bespoke adventure. They will inspire and challenge you; sometimes themselves whilst holding space where you are able to be as you are in the moment. A craft of leadership that evokes true permission to live through all that you encounter when left alone in your mind, cycling up some of the tallest mountains on this planet. It was very much a pleasure to be a test subject for the curation and actualisation of this vision, opening a portal to those who perhaps haven’t yet tapped into their inner warrior.
I joined as a last minute spur of the moment decision to get a better sense of bike packing. Expedition style adventure and type two fun are my safe places. I am not one who travels in groups and found that having to coordinate with others and relaxing into this lent me a beautiful availability to lean into community; creating bonds and memories enriched with friendship. The landscapes of Peru have an inexplicable enchantment cast upon them. From rich green valleys to arid icy glacial plains and thick energetic jungles. Following the twisting of roads and rivers often bypassing intoxicating blue lakes. You will find the wild in yourself and yet feel the comradeship of support from others finding this same wild. I have felt nothing more free than arriving at the top of an Andean pass just below 5000m and soaring down the back side on my bike, racing the glacial rivers down and feeling the spray of chilly waterfalls. The rural air and off-the- beaten-track villages are very unscripted and very hospitable. Having mountain dogs join the pack and howling at the moon with you, to nude swims in fresh ice melt. Sunsets and sunrise your most dependable clock. I found reserves of strength in myself and found a community I never anticipated belonging to. Overcoming altitude and pushing a bike within the space of a few weeks had me so concisely acquainted with the patterns of my breathing, moments of absolute presence, and catching myself smiling on repeat.
– Katia