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 […]
January 08, 2017 Time for a 3 for 1 blog post. First, Greg and crew are still sitting pretty at Union Glacier at about 80 degrees S. in Antarctica. With a little luck, the IL76 flies tomorrow. Weather is the ‘boss’ so we won’t really know until tomorrow. Vinson is in their rear view mirror […]
January 6, 2017 Time to check in with our January 2017 Ecuador expedition. MOST of the team arrived late last evening. Operative word there is ‘most’. IMG Senior Guide, Luke Reilly, with 2 of our climbers were/are stuck in Dallas. Flight got cancelled and they overnighted near the airport. No major issues. IMG’s Ecuadorian guide […]
November 25, 2016 Received the email below from Eric, one of our November Ecuador trip team members, who wanted to take a shot at Chimborazo after the regular trip. Romulo was able to accommodate and Eric describes the results below. Nice job, Eric! Phil Ershler ———————————————————– From: Eric Huang Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2016 8:48 […]
November 22, 2016 Luke and most of the team arrived home today. They wrapped up Monday with a hike up Pinchincha, outside of Quito and a final dinner together in town before heading to the airport and flights home.   One member, Eric, wanted to make an attempt on Chimborazo so Romulo and he are […]
