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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

January 12, 2017 Luke and crew had a great ‘recoup’ night in Papallacta.  Hot springs were just the ticket after a long, cold summit climb.  The off now to start their attempt on Antisana.  The Hacienda Guaytara is the destination for tonight and base camp on Antisana tomorrow. I’ve attached some good photos from yesterday’s […]

January 11, 2017 I always like calls when it’s news of another successful and safe summit climb.  Luke and Romulo let me know that they were able to reach the summit of Cayambe with the crew.  Congratulations.  The crew is already off the mountain and working their way towards their just reward.  Papallacta is famous […]