November 18, 2016
Hotel La Cienega
Luke and team had a chance to check in this afternoon from high camp on Antisana. Weather has been good today. A little foggy now but likely to clear tonight. They’re ready to take a shot in the morning.
Reports have it that conditions are reasonable up high. There’s often a problem with a bergschrund just below the summit but doesn’t seem to be the case this season. A couple of steep sections which can likely be safely passed with a couple of running belays.
Luke will try to report in when they get back to camp tomorrow. If all goes well, they’ll try to get all the way to the Hotel La Cienega, near the town of Latacunga, tomorrow evening.
Phil Ershler