May 25, 2011
The Ecuador team just checked in to report they were down safe from their summit attempt. Unfortunately, tough weather conditions prevented them from reaching the summit just about 300 meters from the top. Daniel reported "the snow was so thick and blowing so hard" they could no longer make out the route and Jaime made the wise call to turn around. They encountered...
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May 23, 2011
Another update from the Ecuador team just in. Jaime and Daniel summited Illiniza Norte two days ago. They spent one night at the Illinizas hut and completed their climb to 16,818 foot summit the following day. Congratulations! After a brief rest and celebration in Chilcabamba they made their way to Cotopaxi National Park where they spent today ...
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May 20, 2011
The Spring 2011 Ecuador Expedition is off to a great start! Daniel Schwartz arrived in Quito Wednesday evening and spent a day acclimatizing and exploring the capital city which sits at 9,500 feet. We received an update from guide Jaime Avila saying they had reached the summit of Rucu Pichincha at 15,700 feet today and were safely on their way down. "There were a lot...
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January 24, 2011
Our 2011 Ecuador team had enormous success. After perfect conditions and weather on Cotopaxi, they had a similar scene on Cayambe with all members of this strong, fast team gaining the summit. After celebrating in Quito, Jacques, Nik, and Jaime made their way to Argentina, where they are beginning their attempt on Aconcagua. Stay tuned...
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January 16, 2011
The Ecuador Expedition has been making the most of their rest days after summiting Cotopaxi. Shopping South America's largest indigenous weekly market (Otovalo) and exploring tropical waterfalls. Tomorrow its "back to work" as the group heads to Cayambe!
Alpenglow Expeditions, Cayambe, Climbing, Cotopaxi, Ecuador Expedition, Jaime Avila, Mountaineering, Otovalo, Peguche
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