After a successful acclimatization hike on the Cayambe glacier, our team in Ecuador readied themselves for a summit bid under perfect weather and terrain conditions. The team took off, and after six hours of climbing, the following climbers stood on the summit of Cayambe (18,996ft).
- Jocelyn C.
- Patrick M.
- Carey T.
- CTSS Guide Franklin
Congratulations to the entire team on your summits and summit attempts on Cayambe!
After a quick rest outside Quito at the Termas Papallacta Hotel Spa and a cultural pit spot at the Otavalo Market, an indigenous market famous for handmade crafts and textiles, our team began their preparations and briefings for the coming days on Chimborazo (20,548ft).
Chimborazo is a pinnacle climb. This inactive stratovolcano is Ecuador’s tallest peak, and the summit is the furthest point from the center of the Earth due to its position on the planet’s equatorial bulge (whereas Mount Everest is the highest point above sea level).
Stay tuned for more from Chimborazo.
Ecuador Team Photos: Courtesy of CTSS Guide Edgar Parra
An alpine start on Cayambe over the Ecuadorian horizon
CTSS guide Edgar readies our team for Cayambe.
Just below the summit of Cayambe – congratulations to our all of our climbers!
On the way to the summit of Cayambe (18,996ft).
CTSS climbers fueling up for their next summit bid on Chimborazo.
A thumbs up for rest, relaxation, and cultural appreciation from the team!