A high altitude mountaineering expedition to the Volcanoes
of Ecuador. We offer two trips:
- A 9-day Cotopaxi trip that includes the trekking peaks of Fuya Fuya and Imbabaru
- An extended 14-day trip that also includes Cayambe and Chimborazo.
Cotopaxi is one of the most beautiful mountains
in the world and a truly spectacular mountain climb. The Cayambe and Chimborazo extension adds an additional mountaineering challenge for those with some previous mountaineering experience.
We are now offering two sets of dates to coincide with the best climbing season for the Ecuador Volcanoes, Late spring and late fall.
Ecuador climbing can be among the best in the world. Experience
the rich Ecuadorian culture while gaining valuable high altitude
mountaineering experience. Come join us on one of our favorite
international climbing trips this spring and falll. Climbing the Ecuador volcanoes with a professional American
mountain guide is a perfect trip for those who just want a
taste of high altitude climbing or for those with even larger
mountains and mountaineering expeditions in mind.
We will explore the northern highlands of Ecuador while acclimating
on smaller volcanoes under 16,000 ft while staying at a beautiful
Ecuadorian hacienda resort before our summit attempt of Cotopaxi. For the extended trip, we then travel to Cayambe. After some rest it's on to climb Chimborazo, Ecuador's
highest mountain. We wrap it all up back in the capitol of Quito.
Climbing Chimborazo, Cotopaxi & Cayambe requires basic ice axe and
crampon skills. Your American mountain guide will review all
the glacier skills necessary to climb these magnificent Ecuador
volcanoes.
We provide private ground transportation utilizing a local logitics company throughout Ecuador
and our lodging choices are among the finest with your comfort
and enjoyment in mind. We also build in flexibility into our itinerary in case of inclement weather.
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Level: Participants on the Cotopaxi 9-day trip are not required to have any previous mountaineering experience although it is recommended. For the Cayambe and Chimborazo add-on, climbers are required to have previous ice axe and crampon experience. For all the climbs, you must be in very good physical shape.
Dates 2010
Cotopaxi 9-day: May 29 - June 6
Cotopaxi w/ Cayambe and Chimborazo add-on, 14-day: May 29 - June 10
Check back for fall 2010 dates
Custom dates also available
Cost:
Cotopaxi 9-day: $1995
with Cayambe and Chimborazo add-on 14-day: $2950 per person
Includes:
- Professional American mountain
guides with a low 1:3 ratio, 1:2 for Chimborazo
- breakfast, lunch & dinner
most days (see itinerary)
- Private ground transportation within
Ecuador
- All lodging
- Park fees
- Cost above based on 3 or more total participants, supplement of $400 per person for a total of 2 participants.
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