November 22, 2017 Great news this morning – Luke and team reached the summit of Chimborazo. No small accomplishment. Snow conditions for the last several years have been ‘less than optimal’ on Chimborazo and it’s simply a more difficult climb these days. That’s why IMG limits our attempts to 4 climbers plus guides. Today, […]
Ecuador Volcanoes
Mexico Team Wraps up, Ecuador Team Gives Antisana a Go
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November 20, 2017 Time to catch up on news down south. Dallas Glass is home and so is the team. Success on Orizaba wasn’t easy but Dallas and team did great. Icier than expected, the climb (and descent) demanding time, strength and skill. The guides and our climbers delivered. Result was a safe, successful and […]
On to the Next Summits
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November 16th, 2017 Time and recuperate is the order of the day for both our teams – in Ecuador and in Mexico. Our Mexico crew had a hotel night in the city of Puebla and traveled today to the village of Tlachichuca. After a nice lunch prepared by the Reyes family, they headed in […]
Mexico and Ecuador
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November 15th, 2017 Good news from both IMG expeditions in South America but only one photo, so far. Luke, Romulo and their Ecuador team reported “a little bit of everything†from a weather standpoint this morning but no matter —- they stood on top of Cayambe and headed already for the hot springs in […]
Ecuador Team Heads to Cayambe
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November 13, 2017 While Dallas Glass is with our Mexico expedition, Luke Reilly is down in Ecuador, leading another IMG team to his favorite local. Nice to report that all is well on the equator. Luke and team arrived without issue and have been spending the last few days touring Quito and the town […]
Ecuador
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From: Jay A. Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:04 PM To: Phil Ershler Subject: Romulo and Ecuador Phil, I wanted to drop you a note and let you know that my son, Jared, and I just returned from 10 days in Ecuador with Romulo and his wonderful family. The experience was incredible: Romulo showed us […]
Ecuador is a Wrap
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January 20, 2017 Luke, Romulo and team wanted to check in one last time to let everyone know that they had a good, final day back in Quito, had an enjoyable last dinner together and got to the airport and flights home last evening without issue. Luke’s already back in the States and doing laundry […]
Ecuador Update
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January 18, 2017 Luke reported in today and let us know that they got close on Chimborazo, but no cigar. Team turned about 19,200’. New snow over pretty firm ice. Sometimes discretion is better part of valor. Great effort by all and 2 summits out of three ain’t bad. Spending the night in Banos, soaking […]
Cuy anyone? ‘Rest’ Days and Prep for Chimborazo
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January 16, 2017 Rest day after Antisana was anything but….. After a night at one of the prettiest haciendas in Ecuador, the crew checked out another, the Hacienda La Cienega and then they headed north to visit an old friend, Jorge Anhalzer. Jorge’s an old guide, photographer, ultra light pilot and author. The team […]
IMG Ecuador Team Summits
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January 14, 2017 Got the call earlier today from Luke down in Ecuador, and he was just able to get a couple of photos from today sent. Beautiful weather and a great success! Congratulations to all. Great morning with good weather/conditions. And it was raining by the time they got back to camp. Talk about […]