November 20, 2013
Cotopaxi. Note the hut with the yellow roof.
Cotopaxi is cold in the morning, especially when it’s clear. However, when there’s minimal wind, it’s not nearly as bad. Just heard from Luke. The team is back at the hut! Good morning, good snow, good weather, team did a good job and they had a good summit. 10 fingers and 10 toes still had by all!
They’re furious throwing stuff together and heading for the Hacienda San Augustin. Way too nice for a bunch of scruffy climbers but they will be impressed. They’ll be dining tonight surrounded by the original Incan walls at the hacienda.
Congratulations, team. Luke will get a photo of the crew to us as soon as he has wi fi this evening. Nicely done, guys.
Phil Ershler