November 18, 2014
Hacienda Porvenir
IMG Senior Guide, Luke Reilly, called in last night to say all was well. The team had a good day on the lower slopes of Cotopaxi. An hour hiking up to the area of the Jose Ribas hut and then going a little higher to do some refresher training on the snow. Back later that afternoon to the Hacienda Porvenir and another super dinner. The crew slept in today and, after a leisurely breakfast, they’ll be heading for their high camp before making a summit attempt VERY early tomorrow. We’ll be keeping our fingers crossed for good weather. Clouds and maybe some precip are not uncommon in Ecuador but things tend to clear off in the evenings and remain that way in the morning. Let’s hope that pattern holds for the team. If that’s the case, they’ll be celebrating tomorrow evening at the Hacienda San Augustin.
Phil Ershler