Our Ecuador team spent yesterday practicing skills on Cotopaxi and preparing for a summit attempt. Today, the team got an alpine start and put their skills to use during their successful summit bid on Cotopaxi (19,347 feet)!

Congratulations to the following climbers who stood on top:

• Chelsey M.
• Marc M.
• Toni B.
• Chad J.
• Kevin S.
• Daniel B.
• Kyle R.
• Guide Edgar P.
• Guide Luke R.

Cotopaxi is one of the world’s highest active volcanoes and Ecuador’s second-highest summit. Since 1738, this perfectly symmetrical cone volcano has erupted more than 50 times, most recently in 2022. The recent flurry of activity also meant that Cotopaxi was closed for more than a year, but early last year, the peak stabilized and reopened for climbing.

Next for the team will be a summit attempt on Cayambe (18,996 feet).

Photos from CTSS Guide Edgar P.