In reply to davefount: I was there trekking last week and would agree with the above response. No doubt the vast number of local agencies would be more than happy to help you out although as stated above you might not get exactly what you wanted. If you wanted to make contact with equipment hire - support services agencies before your trip you could look www.huaraz.com, do a web search, or look at a recent Lonely Planet Guide. I stayed at Hostal Colonia in Huaraz (sorry don´t have email) and three of us let them organise everthing for an 11 day trek. We used tents etc owned by the hostal,I would think they would quote reasonable prices for gear hire and have been supporting trekking and moutaineering groups for many years.
