On Monday, our team ascended to the Nuevos Horizontes, a mountain hut on Illiniza, where they spent the night in preparation for their climb.

Yesterday, the team climbed Illiniza Norte (16,818ft) under beautiful weather conditions with just a bit of wind – it doesn’t get better than that!

Our local guide, Edgar, reports that the team is feeling fast and strong, and it shows. They climbed Illiniza Norte in 5 hours round trip – wow! Today, the team heads to Volcano Antisana, which is the fourth-highest volcano in Ecuador, at 18,875 ft (5,753 meters). There, they will spend four days learning and practicing as part of the team’s training for Denali.

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Photos from CTSS Guide Edgar Parra

Acclimatization hikes are done now it’s time for Illiniza Norte (16,818ft)!

This is Ecuador climbing at it’s finest! Perfect conditions, craggy volcanoes, and alpine starts.

All smiles from Ecuador as our private team makes their way above the clouds.

5 hour ascent of Illiniza Norte (16,818ft) for this powerhouse team.

Summit Success on Illiniza Norte (16,818ft)