Fatal Fall on the Inca Trail: Lessons for Overseas Trekkers A 28 year old Australian hiker died on the Inca Trail in Peru earlier this month.
The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks associated with trekking in remote regions like South America.
Understanding the Incident Reports indicate that the hiker, who was traveling solo, fell to his death from a steep section of the path after struggling with altitude sickness.