Climbing Volcanoes Of Ecuador Overview
Ecuador, the jewel of the Andes, is a paradise for the mountaineer. Perhaps nowhere else on earth does the combination of high mountains and easy accessibility exist. Over the last 20 years, we have developed what we consider to be the ultimate Ecuador climbing program. Our itinerary offers the best in acclimatization, cultural experience, and great accommodations — all while climbing the three most spectacular volcanoes in Ecuador: Cotopaxi (19,347 ft. / 5,897 m), Cayambe (18,993 ft. / 5,789 m), and Chimborazo (20,701 ft. / 6,310 m).
Basic Information About Climbing
The people and the guides were absolutely awesome. I can’t say enough about the guides. They were the highest caliber I have ever climbed with. They did the best glacier and crevasse rescue overview I have done since my initial course. They showed patience and worked with everyone to help them understand techniques in the ways that made sense to them. —Ecuador Volcanoes Climber.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
CLIMBING VOLCANOES OF ECUADOR PRICE
$4,900.00
CLIMBING VOLCANOES OF ECUADOR SCHEDULE
July 2 – July 17, 2022 – 3 spaces left
Lead Guide: Diego
Zurita (IFMGA)
July 23 – August 7, 2022 – 3 spaces left
Lead Guide: Juliana
Garcia (IFMGA)
PREREQUISITES & TRAINING FOR CLIMBS
In the best interest of personal safety, success, and team compatibility, adequate training and excellent physical conditioning are required. Climbers must be physically and mentally prepared to deal with strenuous situations at high altitudes. We strongly recommend prior crampon training as well as taking on a climb such as Mt. Rainier or Mt. Baker beforehand.
100% yes, it was a wonderful experience of a lifetime. Beautiful mountains, impeccably planned itinerary allowing for optimal acclimatisation, superb organisation and logistics and top notch guiding! -Recent Ecuador Climber
Day 1 & 2
Arrival in the capital city of Quito.
City Tour of Quito .
Day 3 to 7
Pasochoa Climb – Papallacta .
Acclimatization Hike, Parcacocha Lake. Papallacta.
Termas de Papallacta – Cayambe .
Glacier training. Overnight at Yanacocha Lodge.
Move up to the Cayambe Hut. Preparation for the climb to Cayambe Hut.
Day 8 to 14
Summit Cayambe – Yanacocha Lodge.
Rest Day from Hiking (Driving day). Yanacocha – Tambopaxi Lodge.
Jose Rivas Refuge.
Summit Cotopaxi – Tambopaxi (Quito for 12-day program). Tambopaxi Lodge .
Tambopaxi Lodge – Riobamba. Abraspungo Hostelry.
Descend from High Camp to Plaza de Mulas .
Summit Chimborazo – Riobamba. Abraspungo Hostelry
Day 15 to 16
Riobamba – Quito. Hotel Mercure .
Depart Quito for home.
Ben, Yeshey and the local support staff were all excellent and demonstrated effective leadership skills and full support to the hiking team at all times. In a typical for AAI manner there was a perfect balance between effective safe guiding, team management, and fun.
CYBERCASTS
Alpine Ascents provides family and friends the opportunity to follow our climbs as they proceed. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, we receive regular audio dispatches from the climbers and post them on our website.
OUR GUIDING TEAM
Part of Alpine Ascents’ success is based on our small and select group of experienced guides.
GEAR DEPARTMENT
Alpine Ascents has a full gear department ready to assist with your climbing questions and preparations. We have a full-time gear staff and a retail store.