Our Ecuador private team spent four fantastic days training and learning on Volcano Antisana, Ecuador’s fourth-highest volcano, in preparation for Denali. Despite poor weather conditions on some days, they practiced mountaineering skills like tying knots, pulling sleds, crevasse rescue, repelling, steep snow climbing, anchor building, etc.

Ultimately, the windy, cold, and snowy weather prevented our team from making an attempt on Volcano Antisana, but they were able to use that time for more valuable training on the mountain.

The team is en route home, but not without a relaxing retreat at the Papallacta Spa Resort before turning their attention homeward.

Photos from CTSS Guide Edgar Parra

Ice climbing skills practice on Volcano Antisana.

Getting the swing of ice climbing for our private expedition!

Skills training can happen anywhere, we love our creative guides like Edgar!

Rappelling practice for our team on Volcano Antisana.

Practice makes perfection especially when you’re preparing for Denali.

Thank you Edgar, and to our private team, for taking skills learning to the next level!