January 8, 2018
All’s going well in Ecuador. Best news is that the entire team is now together. They spent the day adding to their acclimatization with a hike on Imbabura. Next objective is getting up to the hut on Cayambe. Cayambe’s high enough that we still want some additional acclimating before attempting the summit. A couple of nights at the hut will help and allow for a technique review day.  Lots of time on the crampons on Cayambe and the guides will want to make sure everyone’s ready.
So far, so good.
Phil Ershler