Every great trek runs on the people behind it.

Hisao began working with trekking and climbing groups with his father’s and uncles trekking company from a young age while still at school. He soon developed a passion for climbing and climbed extensively with porters & guides while receiving ongoing instruction from Peruvian and international guide instructors at the House of Guides in Huaraz.

Hisao took a break from guiding to attend university in Lima and graduated with double degrees in psychology & philosophy, and in education. He then spent 3 months in New Zealand in 2003 on a working holiday and improving his English, before returning to Huaraz to found Peruvian Andes Adventures with brother Eli.

Hisao speaks fluent English and some German which he is continuing to study. Hisao has considerable experience in the education sector, business and in organising trekking & climbing groups and is our business general manager.

He is also owner of Hotel Morales where you are welcome to stay during your time to Huaraz to enjoy the hospitality of Hisao and the hotel staff.

Eli is the eldest of the Morales brothers, and began his career as a trekking & climbing guide at the age of 16 when he started working with his father & uncles as a trekking assistant during school vacations, and later became a guide for trekking & climbing groups. Eli received ongoing training & instruction from the House of Guides with Peruvian & international guide instructors and in 1999 became a qualified Professional International Mountain Guide – UIAGM

Eli now has many years experience guiding trekking & climbing groups and has extensive knowledge of all the routes, local culture, history, plant and wildlife which he enjoys sharing with his clients. Eli has climbed extensively on 6000m and technical peaks, and successfully summited Huascaran & Alpamayo with clients a multitude of times.

In Huaraz Eli is our Operations Manager – in charge of equipment & preparation for group departures but also frequently gets out to guide trekking groups

Eli is the proud Dad of twin daughters Analie & Tatiana who keep him running when he is not away in the mountains.

Our “KIWI” amiga & family friend Anne lives in New Zealand where she works from her home office, but travels to Huaraz regularly to work with us here. She has trekked extensively in the Cordilleras Blanca & Huayhuash as well as climbed some of the peaks and knows the routes and many of the local people very well. Anne has also travelled in Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Titicaca and Arequipa. She enjoys the New Zealand outdoors, particularly tramping, hiking and kayaking.

Anne is always happy to help you with your trekking, climbing or tours inquiries and can suggest suitable itineraries for you, give advice and help you with bookings

You can contact Anne directly on: info@peruvianandes.com

In 2018 we were delighted to welcome Vanessa to the team. Vanessa has recently completed a degree in tourism and in 2017 she travelled with some of our trek groups as assistant guide so she knows the trekking routes well.

She has now joined with us full time as our administration manager and well be making sure that all your bookings are taken care of as well as helping you while you are in Huaraz and guiding some day hikes and treks.

Vanessa speaks basic English and is still studying, so she is looking forward to meeting you all and improving her English with you

Marco is a UIAGM professional international mountain guide, having qualified in 1999 following an assessment by Swiss instructors. He is a very experienced climber, and has been leading climbing and trekking groups for us for several years. Marco speaks good English. Marco is a very caring guide, has a great sense of humour and enjoys making sure that clients have a wonderful experience during their Peru trekking or climbing adventure

Wilder is another strong, competent & professional UIAGM mountain guide. He is vastly experienced, having guided climbing groups all the peaks in the Cordillera Blanca, including multiple climbs of Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Tocllaraju, Alpamayo, Artesonraju, Ranrapalca & Palcaraju. Wilder serves on the executive of the House of Guides in Huaraz and has been president – overseeing training and assessment of Peruvian mountain guides. With this experience, Wilder is highly valued as a climbing instructor with our clients. Wilder speaks good English.

Jorge has been working as a trekking guide in the Cordillera Blanca & Cordillera Huayhuash, as well as in Cuzco for more than 20 years. He started climbing in 1990, trained at the House of Guides initially becoming an Aspirant mountain guide and then passed the intensive assessment course to become a full UIAGM international Qualified Guide. Jorge is a very experienced climber and guide, having climbed Alpamayo more times than he can remember, Huascaran, Quitaraju, Tocllaraju west face, Artesonraju & Chopicalqui with our clients. He is super attentive to clients needs and always will make sure that clients have the best Peru climbing and trekking experience possible.

We welcomed onto our permanent guide staff in 2009 Juan Carlos. For many years he worked as a porter, cook and assistant guide before studying with the House of Guides to become a mountain guide. In 2006 he was accredited as UIAGM international mountain guide. Juan has a keen sense of humour, always ready for a joke. He speaks English. He is a specialist technical climber and is one of our leaders for groups doing technical or big 6000m climbs in the Cordillera Blanca mountains.

We were very lucky to have Freddy join our guiding staff in 2012. Freddy is another local, growing up in the village of Llupa above Huaraz and not far from the Laguna Churup hiking area. Freddy studied to become a licensed trek guide at the Casa de Guias in Huaraz CEAM (Centre for High Mountain Studies) and at the same time studied English to an advanced level. He is very focused and also in 2012 completed a university degree in education and is a qualified teacher while at the same time as studying was also climbing extensively and training to become a mountain guide. He then successfully completed the gruelling mountain guides assessment and is now fully licensed UIAGM international mountain guide. Freddy speaks good English and is very knowledgeable about local history, culture, plant life and geology and enjoys passing on his knowledge to clients.

Jhonatan is Eli Morales’s son and grew up surrounded by mountains, trekking routes, and the family’s passion for guiding. Following that tradition, he trained as a guide and today is an official trekking guide, recognized for his professionalism and warm, personal approach with clients. He speaks very fluent English, which allows him to guide international groups with ease.

He has deep knowledge of the trails of the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash, and enjoys sharing the region’s culture, history, and landscapes with visitors. For Jhonatan, every trek is an opportunity to pass on the same love for the mountains that he learned from his father.

Our uncle Nestor is one of the most experienced guides & operators in Huaraz and has an absolute wealth of knowledge about all the routes, mountains, history, plants, traditional medicine and much more.

Nestor has climbed almost all the peaks in the Cordillera Blanca and there is no part of the Cordillera Blanca or Cordillera Huayhuash that is unknown to him.

Our clients appreciated very much Nestors patience, kindness, incredible knowledge, attention to detail and sense of humour.

Rolando is our youngest brother. Like all our family, he was brought up trekking, ice climbing and rock climbing and has a special passion for rock climbing.

His nickname is “Mono” because he climbs rock like a monkey! Rolando is an Aspirante mountain guide, Member of the Peruvian Mountain Guides Association.

He speaks basic English and often guides trek groups for clients who can speak some Spanish – having a lot of fun helping each other practise their Spanish / English during the trek.

Thoño is the youngest cook we have in our company. He starting working in the mountains as a porter, then assistant cook. Realising that he had a passion for cooking, he then studied for 3 years to become a professional chef at the CENFOTUR institute in Huaraz. He is an experienced climber so enjoys cooking for mountaineering expeditions equally as much as preparing delicious and varied meals for trekking groups

Another of our extraordinary local Huaraz trekking chefs, Antonio is also a strong climber having been on many of the Cordillera Blanca peaks supporting & providing delicious food to climbing clients

Jaime is another experienced trek cook, having completed a professional chefs training course at the Huaraz institute CENFOTUR and more than 10 years working in the mountains as a trek cook.

He works with us during the trekking season, and then the rest of the year he works from home with his own business as a carpenter

Pablo Huane comes from a family with deep roots in the mountains of the Cordillera Blanca. He learned the craft of mountain portering from his father, Federico Huane, who spent many years supporting expeditions across these same trails and passed down not only the technical skills of the trade, but also a deep respect for the mountains and for the people who place their trust in his care.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Pablo has built his own reputation for hard work, reliability, and a genuine commitment to every client who joins an expedition. Whether carrying loads across high-altitude passes or supporting a team through demanding multi-day treks, he approaches each trip with the same dedication.

Clients and fellow crew members consistently highlight his positive attitude, his willingness to go the extra mile, and the strong, steady performance he brings to every expedition. Pablo represents the next generation of experienced Andean porters, combining the knowledge inherited from his father with his own hard-earned experience on the trail, to help ensure that every trip is safe, smooth, and memorable.

Federico Huane is one of the most experienced porters on our support team, with many years dedicated to carrying loads safely across the high trails and passes of the Cordillera Blanca. His deep knowledge of the terrain, weather patterns, and mountain routes makes him an invaluable member of every trek, ensuring that camping gear and supplies reach each campsite safely, no matter how demanding the conditions.

Federico takes great pride in his work and is respected by the team for his strength, endurance, and steady, positive attitude on the trail. Always ready to lend a hand wherever it is needed, his experience and reliability give our clients extra peace of mind on some of the most challenging sections of the journey.

Victor is just one of our trusted arrieros (donkey drivers). He lives two days hike away from Huaraz in the mountain village of Colcabamba and works with us in the Cordillera Blanca.

Victor is a farmer, but works with us in the trek season to earn extra income which he uses to pay board and school fees for his two daughters who are studying at High School & University in Huaraz.

Victor is always happy and smiling, and works hard to make your holiday special.

Segundino is another of our many trusted and hard working donkey drivers.

He lives in Llamac and accompanies us on Cordillera Huayhuash treks. He is also our local expert trout fisherman!