Our Ecuador team are off to a flying start.

They’ve toured Quito, tagged the Equator (where their GPS’ read 000) visited the National Monument established by the French which was a marker for the equator but over time has shifted with continental drift. They then rode the Teleferico up to do an acclimatization hike up to 13,500ft. The highlight was some high altitude llamas who joined them!

Today they hiked Ruminahui up to 15,200ft which is a good altitude test and great for the legs and lungs to get prepped for the climbing that lies ahead.

Cotopaxi is still conservatively closed so they will do some training on the lower glacier fields far from any activity, before heading over to the Illiniza’s for their first summit push.

Cheers
CTSS Team

Ruminahui Acclimatisation Hike_Photo Guide Jacy Lyons
At the French Monument Equator – Photo Jacy Lyons
GPS’ on 00 00 00 – Equator in Ecuador – Photo Jacy Lyons
Llamas in Ecuador_ Photo Guide Jacy Lyons