Joseph Rivas

Joseph Rivas

Guide: Peru

Joseph was born in Cusco, where he developed a passion for Andean culture and Peruvian history at a very young age. This passion led him to study tourism in university before becoming an adventure tour guide in 2005. After many years of guiding Joseph has become an expert navigator on the many Inca trails throughout Cusco and has expanded his guiding into Bolivia as well. Joseph is so well versed in anthropology, archeology and Inca history. On tour with Joseph you can look forward to a lot of laughter while learning all about Andean culture and Peruvian history from the source himself.

ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

  • Cascades Conditions Report 7/16/2026

    Hello climbers, We enjoyed a great week in the mountains and weather continues to be stable throughout the Pacific Northwest moving forward. Freezing levels will float around seasonal norms for the upcoming week. Combined with forecasted sunny skies and low to moderate winds, everything should shape up for another stellar week of climbing all across […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 7/9/2026

    Hello climbers, Summer mountaineering in the Cascades remains exceptional. Mild temperatures, clear skies, and light winds look like they continue to be the trend throughout the mountains.  Overnight freezing levels remain low enough to preserve glacier integrity and maintain excellent route conditions across the range. Given the high atmospheric stability and ideal temperatures, this stands […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 7/2/2026

    Greetings climbers, Summer continues to deliver prime climbing conditions throughout the Cascades. After a stretch of minor precipitation, the forecast is calling for several days of mild temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and only light winds. Overnight freezing levels remain favorable for glacier travel, helping preserve route conditions across the range.  With stable weather, moderate temperatures, […]

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