On August 17th, 2011, 26 brave participants began their journey to Cusco, Peru, to embark on a five day trek to Machu Picchu via the Inca trail. Machu Picchu, “the lost City of the Incas”, was believed to have been built in the mid-15th century. Of these 26 participants, 14 participants had undertaken a further extension of the challenge – to trek an additional six days around Mt. Ausangate, reaching altitudes as high as 5200m (17,160 ft). Each person had their own reasons for participating, but collectively, we wanted to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate than us, through Save the Children’s programs in Latin America. Our group consisted of 12 males and 14 females with ages ranging from 20 years to 60 years.
The following Ismailis participated in this trek:
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Ismailimail 
I wish I knew. I would have loved to join
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If all goes well, our next fundraising trek will be in 2013 to Morocco (Atlas Montains). You can view our past treks at http://www.treksforcharity.ca
Zahir
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I have worked and lived in Central/South America for some years. These countries are not on radar of Ismaili Tourist. These are wonderful countries, full of natural beauties history, culture and ARE SAFE.
If well planned they are very enjoyable and CHEAP
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Give me a guide> I would love to come there. Prefer with Ismaili group I live in south Florida
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Me alegro que un grupo de mis coreligionistas han alcanzado las alturas de Machu Pichu. Felicitaciones a todos que participaron en este proyecto. Salgreh Mubarak.
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This was a wonderful journey to have been a part of with such a fantastic group. Memories created and the relationships fostered here are definitely ones I will continue to cherish!
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Indeed in our community we have heroes. I applaud the efforts of the Ismaili team which
led the expedition of Machu Pichu. Such efforts may accidentally even arouse discussions
of the possibility of further excavation and discovery of secrets of ancient past and as a result
one day to develop the surrounding areas with a view to improving the quality of life there.
BRAVO to all the participants.
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This is an amazing display of comraderee, and team work. It also sets a great example for all people to recognise this humanitarian effort was done to support others in need, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, religious background, gender or socio-economic status…My congratulations to your group…and thank you for setting a great example to others…
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