A great day of training and acclimatizing for the team in Ecuador today on Cotopaxi.

They hiked up to the Refuge (mountain hut) at 15,800ft and dropped off a load of gear ready for their move up tomorrow before heading higher (16,200ft) to do their training. A full snow school that covered ice axe, self arrest, cramponing, rope travel. A beautiful day with good snow conditions.

They are safely back at Tambopaxi Lodge now for the evening. Tomorrow a more relaxed start with a free morning preparing for the climb ahead before moving up and settling in to the Refuge with their summit bid scheduled with an alpine start the following day.

Weather is looking better and better for the next few days!

Cheers
CTSS Team