Mountain Guiding; Mountain Safety
An Experienced Professional

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This trip is typically based in Quito, although much of our time will be spent out on the mountains. The climbing varies and is suitable for those with strong beginner to strong intermediate skills. Previous general mountaineering experience is assumed. There are some options on which climbs and routes to attempt from some refuges and camps.

Most trips to Ecuador are in January and have the two or three highest volcanoes via the standard routes as their goals. This trip is a bit different being in June with a focus on alternate routes and peaks, but we can include Chimborazo as an objective. The weather in June can be quite good for climbs in the Occidental (Western) Cordillera.

I arrive in Quito early to research climbing conditions at the time as well as arrange local logistics.

Please contact me if you have specific questions, including whether your background is appropriate. All participants receive a variety of information between registering and arriving in Quito. This will include passport/visa requirements, travel information such as health and security recommendations, equipment to bring, average temperatures for the elevations we'll be at, etc.

Additional non-climbing travel can be arranged upon request. Family members who do not climb but wish to come along may take tours to the coast or the rainforest and/or they may go with us to some base camps and hike. Some climbers may wish to visit the coast or the rainforest following the climbing trip. These things are not planned as part of the mountaineering trip but can be arranged if requested.

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