November 12, 2025 Team members not continuing on the optional climb of Chimborazo parted ways from the rest of the group after a “goodbye” dinner on Monday night. Early this morning the Chimborazo climbers reached 5800 meters (just over 19,000 ft), then turned around due to poor weather conditions on the mountain. The weather is […]
November 10, 2025 It was a busy weekend in Ecuador! Friday was spent in San Cuco where the the team enjoyed fine Ecuadorian cuisine and local fruit, followed by a visit with famed Ecuadorian explorer, climber, photographer, journalist and pilot, Jorge Anhalzer. Jorge, who is well known for his contribution in photographing the South American […]
November 6, 2025 Romulo reports that the team reached the summit of Cayambe! After returning to the hut, they’ll pack up their gear and head downhill to Papallacta, where they’ll soak in the famous hot springs and enjoy fine dining at the hotel. Well done, team!
November 5, 2025 Romulo reports from Ecuador that the team spent the day training on the lower slopes of Cayambe, brushing up on some basic mountaineering skills and roped travel with crampons and ice axes. After an early dinner in the hut tonight, they’re off to bed. The plan is to wake up around 11pm […]
November 4, 2025 Yesterday the team got an early start with another acclimatization hike (through some fog) to the summit of Imbabura (15,109’), followed by a delicious dinner and sorting & packing gear. Today the plan is to drive to the hut on Cayambe and discuss plans for the next summit. All is well!
November 2, 2025 Weather has been hit and miss with intermittent rains the first couple of days while the team explored the local sites. Saturday, the team crossed the Equator by vehicle in heavy rain. They snuck in a good hike around Lake Cuicocha while the sun peeked out from the clouds. After a hike […]
October 31, 2025 IMG Ecuador guide Romulo Cardenas reported in from Quito, everyone has arrived safe and sound! Today the team visited historic churches and local Mindalae Museum in Quito, where they stopped for a nice lunch. They’re on their way now to Otavalo where they’ll check in to their hotel and rest up for […]
November 14, 2024 We just received word from IMG Guide Romulo Cardenas that the team had a successful summit of Ecuador’s tallest peak, Chimborazo (20,561′)! This has been a busy adventure in Ecuador for our climbers who crushed mountain after mountain (and also snuck in sight-seeing and cultural experiences in between!). They’ve earned themselves a […]
November 11, 2024 We heard from IMG guide Romulo Cardenas over the weekend who confirmed the team summited Cotopaxi! The team will have a nice rest day in San Agustin and tour some local sites before some members catch flights home. Those sticking around to climb Chimborazo will start heading toward the mountain tomorrow. Everyone […]
November 7, 2024 After a day of training on the lower slopes yesterday, our Ecuador team made it to the summit of Cayambe (18,996′) today! Next they’ll make their way down to Papallacta and relax at the famed hot springs and hotel. Congratulations, team!
