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The ultimate adventure guide

Alan Pierce
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
The first steps up the volcano at the trailhead. This first hour is very steep.
Alan Pierce
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
Thick dirt during the first half of the ascent make the ascent (and descent) especially tricky after heavy rains.
Alan Pierce
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08/23/2017
In the initial section of trail you'll pass by some agricultural land.
Alan Pierce
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08/23/2017
Beautiful views of the countryside on the way to the Acatenango Volcano.
Alan Pierce
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08/23/2017
A narrow trail winds through the jungle landscape. As one ascends, the terrain becomes more sparse.
Alan Pierce
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08/23/2017
Many of the guides bring along their dogs.
Alan Pierce
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08/23/2017
The trail widens above 10,000 feet. Pay attention to symptoms of alpine sickness above this elevation.
Alan Pierce
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08/23/2017
Fuego Volcano is the real attraction to summiting Acatenango. Here, hikers get the first glimpse of Fuego and a small eruption to go with it.
Alan Pierce
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
Setting up camp with an epic view of the erupting volcano.
Alan Pierce
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08/23/2017
A quiet Fuego Volcano. For now.
Alan Pierce
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08/23/2017
Fuego Volcano at sunset.
Alan Pierce
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08/23/2017
Boom goes Fuego.
Alan Pierce
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08/23/2017
Fuego Volcano erupted off and on all night.
Alan Pierce
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
The view at dawn.
Alan Pierce
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
More morning eruptions.
Alan Pierce
Photo Date: 
08/23/2017
Looking out toward the nearest town, Antigua.

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