Sun, snow, blowing winds, cold temps…Cotopaxi made herself known in all her various forms this morning! Reports are in from the team back down to the hacienda and reveling in the relative warmth once more.

Ann finally had her rematch with Cotopaxi and topped out today along with CTSS guide Juan Carlos. It was a brutal early morning push with snow and cold that only broke after hours of sustained climbing. So tough that they were the only two having made it to the top from the entire refuge this morning! Laying some strong foundations for big projects ahead this spring. Huge congrats to all for charging out in challenging conditions. Becky and Edgar also report in on a massive and happy effort. After more than three hours ascending the volcano they made the wise call to turn back and save those fingers and toes for another day.

And that day is in fact tomorrow! So much bang for your buck in Ecuador – it’ll be a solid night’s R&R tonight, a leisurely Ecuadorian-style breakfast, and then away midday for yet another volcano. Cayembe is on tap next and we’ll keep you posted on the updates just as soon as the team returns from a well-deserved siesta.

 

Cheers

Team CTSS

 

Photos by CTSS guides Edgar & Juan Carlos