Over in Ecuador – it’s time to get climbing!

Today started with a short drive from Quito to Cotopaxi National park where we begin our acclimatisation hike up Ruminahui. A fine start to the day, with some great views of Cotopaxi, (who is showing off more than usual) turned south mid afternoon when the rain and hail moved in.

Our team did a great job and got to just below the summit at 15,140ft, where hail stones made it more like skating than climbing and for the sake of safety we descended to the cars and headed for the flamboyantly named Chilcabamba Lodge for some well earned dinner by a nice warm wood stove.

Tomorrow its off to the lower slopes of Cotopaxi and up to 16,600ft for some snow training! Onwards and upwards!