Guide Robert called in to let us know that the Ecuador team is strong and in good spirits. Today the team took a long acclimatization hike on Ruminahui up to 14,500ft before turning with some thunder rolling in. They moved to Tambopaxi Lodge which is the perfect staging ground for their first volcano Cotopaxi.

Tomorrow then team will do a full snow school at about 16,000ft to brush off their mountaineering and safety skills before returning to the lodge for another night. Weather is holding strong.

Cheers
CTSS Team

Ecuador team at the top of their acclimatization hike, 14,500ft – Photo Robert Jantzen
Cotopaxi – Photo Robert Jantzen
Ecuador Team with Ruminahui in the background. Objective was centre peak. Photo Robert Jantzen