November 9, 2018
Team dinner after a successful climb of Cayambe (Luke Reilly)
Everybody had a great time celebrating a successful ascent of Cayambe with a hardy meal followed by some good sleep. After soaking in the hot springs of Papallacta, we all made our way to Hacienda Porvenir at the base of Cotopaxi yesterday for even more R and R. Porvenir recently built a sauna and jacuzzi and the team took full advantage of the new amenities to rejuvenate their muscles and prep for our next climb: Cotopaxi.
It’s been a few years since we’ve climbed Cotopaxi since its most recent eruption and it’s now time to get back to one of the most, if not the most, iconic volcanoes in the world. Word has it that the route is in superb condition and the team is chomping at the bit to put their crampons back on.
We will drive up to the Jose Rivas Refugio this afternoon after lunch and get in position for our ascent tonight. The weather is a little shakey this year in Ecuador, but we pulled off a climb of Cayambe and we’re crossing our fingers for clear skies tonight on Cotopaxi.
Stay tuned!
Luke Reilly