AUSANGATE TREK – COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE HIGHEST TREK IN PERU

AUSANGATE TREK – COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE HIGHEST TREK IN PERU

There are plenty of routes in Cusco that make a great alternative to the world-famous Inca Trail. If you compare them all, the Ausangate Trek is the highest and probably toughest, too. However, it’s also the most rewarding when it comes to scenery and natural beauty.

You’ll enjoy a large loop around the astounding and very imposing Ausangate mountain on an off-the-beaten-path trek that not many tourists venture on. This trek is perfect for those who like to get away from the crowds and enjoy a real adventure and challenge to see a lesser-visited part of Peru.

OVERVIEW

The Ausangate Trek follows a trail at a very high altitude, and most of the route is over 4,000 masl. The mountain itself is 6,384 masl and the trail goes all around the mountain and tends to start and end in Tinki or Upis. 

There are a few variations of the trek, and we’ll go into more detail about them further on, but 5 days is the average and most hikers will cross the Palomani Pass and the Q’ampa Pass, both above 5,000 masl. You might head over more if you opt for a longer trek.

The trek is challenging but very rewarding, so all your efforts are really worth it. You’ll get some of the most outstanding views of the Andes and surrounding landscape and enjoy the route without bumping into too many, or any, tourists. Without a doubt, the almighty Ausangate mountain is the highlight. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Off-the-beaten-path trek with little to no other tourists

• Incredible views from a high altitude of the surrounding landscape

• Close up views of the amazing Apu Ausangate

• A real authentic trekking experience in the Andes

• First-hand experience of rural communities in the mountains

AUSANGATE TREK AT A GLANCE

• Difficulty: This trek is very tough in parts, especially when you head up to the highest altitudes. The terrain is mountainous and the air is thin, meaning you have to walk slowly and steadily. This trek isn’t a good idea for beginners and acclimatization is a necessity.

• Altitude: Nearly all the route is over 4,000 masl and you’ll cross at least 2 paths over 5,000 masl. 

• Temperature: You can expect low temperatures of -15°C and even less in the evening. This is due to the high altitude. 

• Weather: The climate is cold up here, and during the wet season (Nov to March) the trail can become slippery and muddy. However, in the dry season (Apr to Oct) it will be hard and dry. 

• Duration: There are a  variety of treks available ranging from 4 to 9 days. 

• Accommodation: You’ll most likely be camping along the route at campsites, but there are some basic huts along the way.

• Permits: For the Ausangate trek, you don’t need any permits.

HISTORY AND CULTURE

The mountain of Ausangate was of great importance in Inca mythology and was seen as a God along with many other of the tall mountains in the area.

Quyllur Rit’i is a festival that attracts thousands of locals each year who go on a pilgrimage and dance up in the mountains about 20 km north of Ausangate at Qullqipunku mountain. It’s always one week before the Corpus Christi feast.

GEOGRAPHY

Ausangate mountain is in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes in Peru. It’s in the department of Cusco and about 100 km southeast of the city of Cusco. The elevation is 6,384 masl and it can be seen from the city on a clear day. 

WHAT MAKES IT SO SPECIAL?

This trek is fantastic for those who are interested in seeing how small communities live in such a remote part of the country. You’ll be able to interact with them and spend time with the people there. It’s like no other trek in the region due to the sheer altitude and feelings of isolation from the rest of the world. It’s perfect to get away from daily life and enjoy a real adventure in the mountains. And, of course, the Ausangate mountain is extremely impressive.

WHAT WILL YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY?

This trek is a little different from the majority in Cusco where you see many Inca archaeological sites; you don’t see any here. Instead, you’ll get the most glorious views of the landscape, see a lot of native flora and fauna, and see locals working and living off the land in these remote parts of the country. 

You’ll see some amazing examples of Mother Nature’s work including Ausangate mountain itself, Rainbow Mountain, and some stunning lakes and glaciers.

CLIMATE

Remember that on this trek you’re going to be at a very high altitude, so you should expect to feel chilly most of the time. The air is usually still but rain can be a little sporadic and it’s always unpredictable when it comes to the weather. 

WHEN’S THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT?

The best time of year to do the Ausangate trek is during the dry season (April to October). This way, you don’t risk falling or slipping on wet, muddy trails and you won’t get rained on, probably. However, sometimes it might still shower, so you always need a raincoat. The skies will be clear and you’ll get awesome views of the landscape and Ausangate mountain.

WHAT TREKKING OPTIONS ARE THERE?

We’ve already mentioned there are various trips available, but let’s take a look at the 4 day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Route as an example of what to expect. This is one of the most popular trails to visit Ausangate and Vinicunca.

Day 1: Cusco / Upis / Upis Thermal Baths

On day one you’ll begin by heading to Urcos, the capital of the Quispicanchi province, and then continue to Upis (3,799 masl / 12,464 fasl), where you begin walking. You’ll see the Ausangate glacier right away and be swept away by emotions, meet local people in traditional clothing and see herds of llamas and alpacas along the way, have lunch at the Upis thermal baths (4,198 masl / 13,776 fasl) and where we’ll spend the first nice. You can enjoy the afternoon relaxing in the springs and enjoy the surrounding landscape.

Day 2: Upis Thermal Baths / Abra Arapa / Pukaqocha Camp

Today, you’ll begin walking to Abra Arapa in the company of Ausangate. You can observe the incredible landscape and maybe even see a condor or two in mid-flight. You’ll visit the lagoons of Yanaqocha (black lagoon) and Pukaqocha (red lagoon) and see several waterfalls, too. 

You’ll be spending the night in Pukaqocha, so once here you can rest and explore the stunning surroundings and enjoy the lakes.

Day 3: Camp Pukaqocha / Abra de Pukaqocha / Camp Ananta

Day 3 is an exciting one. You’ll be heading to the Pukaqocha Pass (5,050 masl / 16,571 fasl) and get the most wonderful views of the mountain range and colorful lakes. You’ll then head down slowly to camp and take in the landscape, snap plenty of shots, and see plenty more llamas and alpacas.

Day 4: Ananta Camp / Rainbow Mountain / Quesiuno / Cusco

It’s the last day and you’ll be making your way to Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain before all the tourists get there. Enjoy the stunning view of the multicolored mountain and then head back to Cusco to your hotel. 

WHAT ALTERNATIVE TREKS ARE THERE?

If you enjoyed this trek and want to do another just like it, or want something challenging but not at quite such a high altitude, the best 2 alternatives are:

The Salkantay Trek 5 Days

The Choquequirao Trek 5 Days

WHAT TO TAKE

Use this packing list when you’re getting ready to leave for the trek to make sure you have everything you need to take with you. There’s no going back once you’re high up in the mountains. 

• Tent – invest in a top-quality tent that isn’t likely to leak if it rains or tears in strong winds. You also want a model that’s quick and easy to put up and takedown. 

• Sleeping bag – you need a sleeping bag that can resist very low temperatures to keep you warm on chilly mountain nights.

• Sleeping mat – if you’re a regular camper, you’ll know that the ground isn’t comfortable, so an easy-to-roll-up mat is essential. Opt for an inflatable mattress for more comfort.

• Thermal underwear – you’ll need it at this altitude to stop the wind from getting to your bones. 

• Thin layers – we recommend thin layers for shirts, pants, and anything else so you can take them off and put them back on as your temperature changes. 

• Thick socks – if your feet are cold, your whole body will feel the chill. Keep them wrapped up warm. 

• Hiking boots/shoes – you need some quality footwear to help you walk on the mountainous terrain and to stop any slips and falls. We recommend worn in shoes or boots because a new pair isn’t always comfy, to begin with. 

• Sun gear – even though you’ll feel chilly, you’re very close to the sun, so it’s essential you use factor 50+ sunblock, sunglasses, and a hat. 

• Good camera – this one is a bit of a no-brainer, but you’ll want to capture as much of your mountain adventure as possible, so an excellent quality camera or a phone with a high-quality one will do the job. 

• Plenty of food – if you go with a company, you’ll have all your meals provided for you, but you’ll still need snacks. Think nuts, energy bars, dried fruit, etc, to keep your energy levels up. If you go alone, take lightweight options that are easy to carry. 

AUSANGATE TREKKING TIPS

We’ve compiled some top tips to make sure your trip goes as smoothly as possible and to help you plan the best you can.

ACCLIMATIZATION

We cannot stress enough the importance of getting acclimatized when you’re going to walk at such a high altitude. Failure to do so could mean you suffer from altitude sickness and can’t continue or can’t start the hike, to begin with. 

We recommend you get to Cusco a few days before your trek starts to help acclimate properly. Let your body adjust to the altitude by walking around the city and going on other one-day hikes first. Visiting Humantay Lake is a good option. 

FITNESS

You do need to be relatively fit for this trek. Walking at high altitudes takes its toll on anyone, so the fitter you are the better your body should handle it. We suggest you start a small exercise routine every day before you come and enjoy some hikes over a few days back home before you come to Peru. 

HYDRATION

Drinking enough water is absolutely essential. At high altitude, you’ll tire quickly and need water to recuperate energy. You’re also close to the sun, even if you feel cold, and this will dehydrate you further. You can become ill quickly up here when you don’t drink enough H2O.

CAMPING GEAR

Any equipment you take with you needs to be able to withstand cold temperatures that go much colder than 0°C. Use a thick sleeping bag and a tent that can withstand plenty of wind and rain should it appear.

NAVIGATION

If you plan on going alone on this trek, you’ll need to make sure you have an excellent map and reliable GPS. There’s little to no cell phone reception up in the mountains, and the last thing you want is to be stuck in the middle of nowhere with no one to help. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE

When you plan to go on a trek like Ausangate, you must get travel insurance. If you want to travel with a tour operator, they likely won’t let you on the trip without it. Health care is also very expensive in Cusco, so in the unlikely event you were injured, you might need to spend the rest of your savings on recovery.

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Carp Fishing – 2020 Park Lake, Mayhem!

Carp Fishing – 2020 Park Lake, Mayhem! 

This time last year, as I write this in January, I remember being critical of the constant doom and gloom coming from various media outlets about a possible ‘pandemic’ that was about to hit our shores.

Strangely for me, I had my fishing head on and actually had 3 bites during the course of that month, on a notoriously difficult lake, so you can understand the reason for my winter keenness!

Mother nature dealt a cruel blow with the river bursting its banks and going straight into the lake, colouring it up in the process and pretty much putting an end to some action that was to be had.

It wasn’t until well into March that I was to receive my next bite in the form of Mr Angry and then not long after that, we were all about to experience something that we never thought would happen in our lifetime, with the lockdown.

After the sterling efforts from the Angling Trust, I decided to not bother with the park lake and instead spend some quality fishing time at my other syndicate with my son. We spent most of that time carrying out some much-needed maintenance with a few burn ups that every kid enjoys! Throw in a couple of carp for good measure, he seemed almost as happy as he would be on his Xbox!!

Eventually, though, my thoughts were that I needed to be back at the park lake. This was to be my 3rd season on White Swan and I was determined to fish it my way, as I wasn’t really happy with how the past seasons have gone. Don’t get me wrong, I have always had my feet firmly on the ground as despite there being in excess of 200 carp swimming around the 26 acre lake, you’ll be hard pushed to actually see more than 70 of them grace the bank. I’ve fished a lot of circuit waters over the years and this is without doubt the hardest of them all. Over the past two years I was of the opinion that if the fish were showing over me and I wasn’t getting a bite, then I was getting ‘done’. I also knew that if I wasn’t creating chances after applying my watercraft, then they weren’t feeding on what I was giving them. Simple, I know, but not necessarily easy to work out when you are there doing it, it was more about reflecting on those experiences.

We’ve all done it, where we listen to others and we find out what the going method is and we try to deploy it, but the truth is, others might be better applying that method than we are, so that was my reason I wanted to apply some changes.

My rigs were the first thing I changed, together with my lead arrangement with the latter being inline and the former moving away from pop-ups to bottom bait rigs. I also went against the norm and used long hook-links as the shorter versions had been used extensively. Finally, I moved away from the ‘bits and pieces’ approach and just fished bait, but applied using a catapult or a throwing stick at night as the gulls would just get the better of you if attempted in the day.

With the new restrictions in place, we were back after the lake closed for its annual spawning break and, as you can imagine, we were all desperate to get fishing again, although it still didn’t feel right, but we were lucky to not be stuck indoors for any longer.

My first piece of action was a few weeks into June. It was one of those glorious June days, where the sky was a solid blue and the lake was slowly moving in a multitude of directions from the gentle breeze. The carp were also evidently showing and feeding in the first bay out of the car park. With no one around, I was pinching myself as to why that was the case?! Simon, the head bailiff said I’d be mad not to go into a swim called ‘Jays’! The swim had only just been vacated so I didn’t fancy dropping into it, so, with prior knowledge of a swim called the boards a few up, I moved into there.

Applying the aforementioned plan, two rods were put out against a solid weed bed, one on a very hard, well established clay spot and the other, a slightly softer silt area.

The fish remained in the area and, unlike usual with White Swan, no one moved next to me or opposite! The following day arrived with the customary overcast summer conditions. The odd bubble was popping to the surface, keeping my mind wandering together with the odd head and shoulder from a number of different carp, simply lovely!

Late that morning, the silt rod’s tip pulled down and the music to every carp anglers dream was to pierce the airwaves as the ATTS alarm screamed. My mate Ian literally walked into the swim as I was connected to a dark common rolling on the surface of the crystal clear water. At 27lb, I was delighted to get one with my new, but non-revolutionary ideas put into practice.

I had a couple more trips that month but the fish were on the move again, as is so often the case with there, so it was more a case of learning and watching rather than catching.

My drought continued well into August, although I wasn’t fishing as hard with other important things with the family to attend, so it wasn’t anything to start questioning with what I was doing, angling wise.

I found myself moving swims a lot. I suppose I was kind of chasing them, but at the same time introducing my bait with the help of a couple of mates that were also on the same stuff.

I really wanted to get the bait accepted by the fish, as do so many other anglers on there and that generally involves a bit of pain in trying to establish areas and it usually doesn’t pay its dividends until September.

I was mucking about in a swim called the beach, after seeing a couple of fish show over the subsequent trips. This swim is notoriously difficult to get a bite out of and in the past it has required a lot of preparation work in order to achieve that.

There was a large weed bed positioned in front of it, very encouraging, roughly about 30-40 yards out that made this swim far more favourable than its usually productive neighbouring swim, called the woods. The only explanation I could think of as to why the woods swim wasn’t producing was the lack of weed present in front of there as otherwise, I would have probably given the beach a steer.

I did a fair bit of weed clearing for the left hand rod. I was happy with the spot, a firm silt area, but the line lay leading up to it, not so. I was getting quite paranoid about it actually, so I decided to try out the new Mirage Platinum Fluorocarbon to somewhat ease that paranoia, which helped, as in my opinion, it is the best carp fishing mainline Gardner Tackle has produced to date. It’s versatility, sinking properties and strength were streets ahead of the nearest offering, but I still needed to do my prep work to get the best out of it and that was painful to say the least aided with the Gardner weed rake! But, they say time put in, equals reward!?

After a couple of short trips in the beach, I was on the move again, as the fish were showing in pretty much the furthest areas from where I was fishing. With my patience dwindling, I again found myself jumping from swim to swim in an attempt to be on the fish, feeling more and more detached from actually getting amongst the carp.

It was on one very sunny afternoon that I saw a group of fish in front of the beach again, in fact I was desperately looking for anything to move onto as I was so bored with what I was doing at the other end and had another night to fish at my disposal. This really was a gift, they were at multiple levels, some on the surface and some feeding on the bottom.

Another angler was fishing a swim to the right of this and out of respect, I didn’t cast a lead in the lake until the activity had settled down. He was going later that day, so that eased my conscience despite the area being the beach’s water.

The spots were easy to find and two rods with good line lay were positioned. I’d baited those spots on numerous occasions, so I was feeling confident and as the beautiful day moved into night, I pulted a good few hundred baits around the zones and then proceeded to throw the ball for Barney my lab, up and down the path behind, to wear us both out for the night!

There were still fish slopping out in front of me and the lake was quieter than usual, so I was really hoping that I would be in with a chance, overnight.

However, nothing. Where were the fish, I thought as I made the first cuppa of the day? There wasn’t a breeze on the lake. Both Barney and I took advantage of the lack of people and the tranquillity of the early dawn by standing at the edge of the swim, eyes peeled! If something was to show, we would have seen it and it wasn’t long as a very large, dark looking chunk showed a good 150 yards over the other side of the lake, which wasn’t ideal, but it was still in the middle area of the lake, which I took as a positive.

Thankfully, what seemed against the odds, the swim came alive at just after 8am. Sheets of bubbles were evident in multiple areas indicating a few fish and before long this was complemented with the signs of carp just breaking the surface with their heads.

I rang my mate Phil and said ‘it’s got to happen, they are all over me, mate!’ He was at the other end of the lake on the start of a campaign that required a healthy dose of commitment! I was now getting nervous about the whole situation, as I only had a few hours left before I needed to pack up and to leave the swim without a bite would have left me in a state of bewilderment. An opportunity like that doesn’t happen often, so you have to make it work. Eventually, the right-hand rod just ripped off and without so much as a thought, I bypassed my waders and jumped into the shallows to connect with the fish that sought sanctuary of the weed beds before finally being greeted by my net. My dog looked at me as if I’d lost the plot when I started punching the water as a show of immense satisfaction!

Phil came around to help with the photos, recognising the fish as a ‘proper’ one in the form of the 2nd Big Fully and he did a masterful job with the camera. With its heavily plated scales glimmering in the faint sun, it truly was one of the country’s stunners!

I couldn’t wait to return, and a couple of mates had said to get back into the beach as they were still showing in there, and it was free, so it was rude not to!

Sure enough, the activity was almost as frequent as when I had last had the 2nd Fully and I hadn’t ruined the chance of any action from a successful couple of casts with the weed rake and positioning of the baits.

My mate Paul was over the other side and he doesn’t miss a thing. He knew I was in with a chance and the excitement was running away from me, although, I had a niggling doubt that the fish were ‘doing’ me. I wasn’t overly happy with the hooking from the rig when I caught that last fish and the next morning, with not so much as a line twitch, one of my rigs had the hook firmly embedded into an extremely hard hook bait. That was enough, I knew that they were on the bait, but changes needed to be made. With a family holiday due the following week, it was time for some reflection.

My good pal Gary was keeping me informed with what was going on and he was doing a grand job of locating the fish and not letting on to the other anglers.

I had a couple of nights ahead of me early September and with Gary in the Oaks, he suggested I go into a swim known as number 8 as the fish were showing very close in. I found a couple of really nice clear spots in the weed, pretty much where he said they were showing. During that session, we saw a few but they were more in front of the swim to the left of me. For the first time, the area I was seeing them could be fished from the left side of the swim, because a tree had come down in the summer, giving you far greater access.

Just before setting off home, after a non-productive couple of nights, I had a good plumb about towards the zone that I kept seeing them show whilst drinking shed loads of tea with Gary and Sam that morning. I found a gem of a clay spot about 45 yards out, which was surrounded by Canadian pondweed, apart from a nice channel leading up to it that with some further work with the weed rake, I could get my line really down on the bottom. I knew that the line lay from the swim next door wouldn’t offer me anywhere near the advantage from 8 due to the really deep margin and I doubted anyone would go in there as it wasn’t popular, but in all fairness, the spot was directly in front of that swim, so I needed to be mindful of that possibility.

With no one angling around me on that late Sunday morning, I put in the remainder of my bait, consisting of chops and whole boilies via the Spomb and then just hoped I could get in there the following week.

The next week came around and with literally nothing else bar work going on in my world, I couldn’t think of much else than getting back into 8.

I knew the swim had been fished but not from where I was intending and thankfully, it was free when I arrived. At that time of year on Dinton, it helps if you’ve got a campaign you are working on, as they respond to prepared areas, however, keeping a popular swim like 8 unoccupied was never going to be easy, especially if it kicked off. I’m not traditionally one to have preconceived ideas, but I needed to stick to a plan.

I’d tweaked the rigs, keeping the long hook link, exchanging the material from tungsten ultra-sink to 25lb Mirage, coupled with size 6 spinner style Mugga’s. I still kept with the heavy inline bolt-bombs using a big loop in the hook link to ensure some movement, but I wasn’t too concerned because of the hard areas I was fishing.

With both rods positioned and ample bait applied with the pult alone in the dark, I popped down 2 swims to my right for a cuppa with Phil. I literally sat down and my remote signalled 2 beeps which had me flying up the path! The rod tip was pulled down and the bobbin was tight to the alarm as without taking any line from the spool! My initial thoughts were that the fish had already got into the weedbed behind, but I had no issues in guiding it towards Phil with the waiting net. A nice 27lb common was really the tonic I needed. The hook was exactly where I’d wanted it, in fact I needed forceps to take it out!

Nothing further happened that trip, although I was able to apply more bait to the areas, hoping that I could get in there again the following week, but as it happened, I couldn’t get down because of work commitments, so I returned nearly two weeks later. We were now into the prime back end of September and with the rain just starting to come down, I was most grateful to get the dog under the bivvy quick before he really started to pong in the confines of no8 again!

The spot felt that I’d caught the fish from my last trip felt good and with not too much effort with the weed rake, I was once again happy with the line lay.

I was persisting with the right-hand spot, but I wasn’t overall happy with this one, but moving it closer to the other rod would have been cutting my nose off to spite my face.

Keeping things the same, with rigs and tactics, everything felt good and once that rain stopped the fish showed where they were and I couldn’t have been in a better position! Almost exactly the same time as the last bite, my left-hand rod signalled a couple of beeps. Taking my time, I put the waders on and held the line with the rod still on the alarm only for it to slightly tension and then slacken off. Without hesitation I lifted into what was clearly a carp that again, was not in any weed and after a fairly disparaging tussle, it was seamlessly scooped into the net. I practised my much needed honing skills at self-takes, before returning the small common at just over 21lb. The hook hold was again perfect and, although it wasn’t cold, the bites were as if we were in the depths of winter, very strange.

Lining up the cast in the dark to the silhouetted treeline horizon and hitting the clip perfectly, the lead came down with a satisfying thud and the line was sunk beautifully.

I retired confidently for the night, although the fish could still be heard rolling on the surface with nothing else competing with the noise, making it very hard to sleep.

Like a true keen carp angler, I was up bright and early with a tea in hand and the dog sleeping on my bed as soon as I got off it, the lazy git!

Beep, beep from the left alarm and the line pulling up tight yet again, no line coming off the spool, but I was on it and before long I had a far better fish in the net that gave a much better account of itself!

Joe, an angler a few swims down from me was on his way to work early that morning, so before he carried on up the path, I gave him a quick lesson in how to use my digital SLR in ‘P’ mode before he suggested he used his own camera, which was something that the likes of Kardashian’s are used to looking at! At that point I decided he didn’t need any more of my photography training skills and I shut up and left him to do a superb job!!

The fish was another typical Dinton stunner that had put on over 5lb in a year at 35.07. They were munching all right!

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Organic carpet cleaning is gaining popularity as many people seek safer, more natural alternatives to chemical products. Traditional cleaning products for carpeting are full of harsh chemicals, which are not only bad for the environment, but also bad for the health. People suffering from allergies, sensitivities, and breathing problems are particularly susceptible to the harmful effects of toxic cleaners. Organic carpet cleaning offers a safe, eco-friendly solution.

Organic Ingredients Provide a Safe Alternative

The types of ingredients that are found in organic cleaning products can include aloe, citrus peel, natural minerals, vegetable fibers, cider vinegar, botanical extracts, soybeans, and more. The combination of safe, all-natural ingredients offer an effective way to remove stains, dust mites, and dirt from carpeting through a simple steam cleaning process.

The process of cleaning carpets with natural enzymes is actually simpler and more effective than cleaning with traditional harsh chemical formulations. The ingredients are gentle enough for regular use, while still providing the same level of cleansing effectiveness. Carpets dry quickly and remain in great condition, with no strong chemical odors left lingering.

Best for the Environment

For eco-conscious homeowners, organic carpet cleaning is the ideal alternative to typical chemical cleaners. The safe ingredients do not pose a threat to the environment. Since they are natural, there are no harsh processes required in order to create an effective cleaning product. The right combination of ingredients will clean the fibers of a carpet just as well, or even better, than traditional chemical cleaning solutions. For those seeking a healthy and environmentally friendly option, organic carpet cleaning is the answer.

Safer and Healthier for Humans and Pets

Homes with animals and small children often have carpets that get more wear and tear over the years. Regular cleanings will help carpeting to maintain a fresh appearance and smell. Organic ingredients in cleaning solutions make it much safer to clean carpets often, and allow pets and children to play on and around them at any time. Since the ingredients of organic cleaners are all natural, they are also ideal for people suffering from allergies and asthma.

Unfortunately, most carpets are made from synthetic fibers which have been treated with harsh chemicals. Such chemicals are not directly harmful to the health on a daily basis, but over time, carpeting can produce emissions which are hazardous. Cleaning carpets with even more toxic solutions only makes the situation worse. By using organic cleansers, the amount and toxicity of the emissions can be lessened.

The Benefits of Professional Organic Carpet Cleaning

Professional organic carpet cleaning is the safest way to maintain carpeting and remove dust and dirt build up. Creating a healthier environment inside of the home is an easy way to keep children, pets, and family members safe. It offers an affordable alternative to toxic cleansers and cleaning processes that take longer to dry. Carpets and the padding below will not get soaked through with harsh chemicals, so most carpets dry fully within a few short hours.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Many people today are recommending professional organic carpet cleaning because it is an environmentally friendly, safe, and effective option. Remove dirt, dust, and tough stains easily without the use of toxic chemical ingredients. Customer satisfaction with organic carpet cleaning is guaranteed. The results are so good that customers will not want or need to return to traditional cleaning products in the future.

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"What is the 5 hour class?"

"What is the 5 hour class?"

"Do I need it?"

"When can I take it?"

These are some of the most common questions that people usually ask. The 5 hour Pre-licensing Class online is a DMV approved and mandated course that provides useful knowledge for beginner drivers.  It is designed to educate new drivers by promoting safe, courteous, defensive, and drug and alcohol free driving. The 5 hour class is usually the first formal training a new driver gets when doing their driver training. The class covers a variety of topics:

driving within the highway transportation system

driver habits and skills

feelings, attitudes and risk taking

alcohol, other drugs and driving

  

The 5 hour pre-licensing course is required to schedule your road test. When you successfully complete the course, you will be given a Pre-licensing course certificate (MV-278). Note that if you complete a high school or college driver education course, you will receive a Driver Education Certificate (MV-285), and you do not need a Pre-licensing Course Certificate.   You can take the 5 hour class as soon as you get your learners permit. You can see more information about getting your learners permit here.

Drive Rite Academy can now offers the 5 hour class in all areas of New York State including Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, manhattan, long island and upstate New York. We conveniently offers the 5 hour class 7 days a week. 

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How to Look for a Good Real Estate Agent

How to Look for a Good Real Estate Agent

You may be planning to sell your home or buy a new home. Either way, you're probably looking for a great real estate agent.

Realtor, Real Estate Agent - is there a difference?

There are Realtors® and there are real estate agents. These are not synonymous terms. A real estate agent is licensed to "represent a buyer or a seller in a real estate transaction in exchange for commission."Real estate agents typically work for a real estate broker or Realtor.

A Realtor also is licensed and may sell real estate as either an agent or a broker. There are completely ethical real estate agents and Realtor®. The primary difference is that a Realtor has made an additional commitment to honor the 17-article code and profession of the real estate business.

The search and some questions

Looking for a great real estate agent means that you will be asking questions, so let's start building your list of questions:

Referrals: ask your friends, colleagues, and relatives for referrals. Most people who have had a positive experience working with an agent will gladly describe their experience and why they feel their agent was exceptional.

Referrals from professionals: it is certainly appropriate to ask real estate agents for referrals. Financial institution representatives, especially mortgage brokers, are likely to be aware of exceptional agents.

Open houses: going to open houses is a great, non-threatening way to meet estate agents. Pay attention to the agent's manners and appearance, his/her professionalism, and the quality of promotional material provided at the open house. Does the agent seem knowledgeable about the property and the local market? Is the agent ready to point out the home's features, or does he basically ignore visitors?

When you have a generally favorable impression of an agent, be sure to collect a business card and make notes of your observations.

References: plan to interview several agents before making a decision and signing a buyer's agreement. During the interview, ask each candidate to provide referrals of recent clients and call those referrals.

Among the questions to ask are what were the asking and selling prices of their properties, and how long the home was on the market?

Take time to look up the estate board of licensing services to confirm that the candidate is currently licensed and whether any complaints or disciplinary actions have been filed against the agent.

Experience: how long has the agent been in business? You should be looking for the agent who thoroughly knows the local market in which you are selling or planning to buy your home. It takes time to build expertise and market knowledge. One agent recommends that any viable candidate should have at least five years' experience.

Is the agent full- or part-time? You should expect, and ask for, a full time agent.

Next steps

When evaluating the qualifications of estate agents, look at their websites and current listings. Your future agent should be web and technology savvy, using all current media to help you find your perfect home or sell your current one. The agent should also be able to communicate reliably and regularly using the form(s) of contact you prefer - fax, phone, text, or e-mail.

Ideally, your prospective agent is busy but not too busy to effectively represent you. If you feel that the candidate is not committed to giving your sale or purchase full and enthusiastic service, or is prepared to hand you over to an "assistant", move on.

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