November 8, 2027
Today our Ecuador Team hiked up Fuya Fuya (in a bit of fog) for additional acclimatization, in preparation for the coming days. This is a mandatory and critical step prior to attempting the upcoming major high altitude peaks!
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- Laguna Grande in the background (Romulo Cardenas)
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- Hydration break (Romulo Cardenas)
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- Scramble to the top (Romulo Cardenas)
Topping out at 13,986 feet, Fuya Fuya (from Kichwa word fuyu meaning “cloud”) is another dormant twin-summit volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes, featuring steep non-technical grasslands leading to the rocky upper ridge near the summit. The hike begins near Laguna Caricocha at 12,139 feet in elevation and takes about 3 hours from start to finish.
A nice dinner and plenty of rest tonight in San Clemente. All is well!