Our Ecuador Volcanoes team got into position on Cayambe (18,996 feet), which was their second objective of the expedition. News from CTSS Guide Ty Sauerbrey came in that the team decided to turn around at 17,000 feet because of avalanche risk on the high-mountain. We commend the team on making this difficult decision and for understanding that safety is always our top priority on any climb. The team is now resting easy at Termas de Papallacta’s natural hot springs, and they are happy that a conservative decision was made on Cayabme.

Six climbers from this team will tack on a third objective, Chimborazo (20,548 feet), an Add-On climb available to all climbers. Here’s a peek at what their itinerary will look like for the rest of this expedition:

• Drive to Quito and enjoy a celebration dinner
• Drive to Chimborazo and hike to High Camp
• Summit Chimborazo and return to Quito
• Departure Day

Also in South America, our next Aconcagua team is on the ground and gearing up for an incredible expedition. Today, they are doing gear checks and a team briefing with their guides, followed by a team dinner tonight. Tomorrow, they will get their climbing permits and then head to Puente del Inca for one more cozy hotel night before hitting the trail to Plaza Argentina Base Camp.

Photos below from our Ecuador Team: