The Biggest Mistake I Made Before Hiking to Machu Picchu

Three words: layers, layers, layers!

Because you will be hiking to a peak of 13,000 feet above sea level, there is no doubt you will experience extreme fluctuations in weather. One minute, it will be hot, and then out of nowhere the temperatures will switch to cold. There was one instance where I even had to bring out my gloves. So, yes — layers are a must!