November 5, 2023 IMG team members visiting old cathedrals in Quito (Romulo Cardenas) Looking out over Quito (Romulo Cardenas) Visiting cathedrals in Quito (Romulo Cardenas) AÂ plaza in Old Quito (Romulo Cardenas) After gear checks in the morning, the team set out to visit the lovely city of Quito! The team went for a series of […]
Ecuador Volcanoes
IMG Ecuador team comes together in Quito
November 3rd, 2023– IMG Ecuador guide Romulo Cardenas checked-in and let us know all climbers have arrived safely to Quito after long traveling days. The team met this morning for an extensive gear check to assure all climbers are well-equipped for their climbs ahead. Climbers are excited to spend the remaining of the day hiking […]
Next Years Ecuador Dates Released!
January 26, 2023 With the entire January Ecuador team back in the US after another excellent trip down there, we are excited to announce our Winter 2023/2024 Ecuador Volcano dates! Next winter, our dates will be as follows: Classic Cayambe & Antisana Program Trip 1Â Â Â Â November 2-13, 2023 Trip 2Â Â Â Â January 4-15, 2024 Optional Chimborazo […]
Ecuador Volcanoes Is All Wrapped Up!
January 23, 2023 Our final Ecuador team of the 2022-2023 climbing season departed Quito today after a fun and successful expedition. From visiting new sights in the city to reaching their high points, the team enjoyed their time in South America. If you’re interested in joining us in 2023/2024 in Ecuador, stay up to date […]
IMG Ecuador Team Returns to Quito
Jan 21, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael called to inform us that the team has returned safely back to Quito. The team was unable to summit due to avalanche conditions. They climbed to about 19,000ft this morning before being forced to make the call to return back to the lower mountain. Despite the […]
IMG Ecuador Team Moves to Whymper Hut
Jan 20, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael checked in from Ecuador, reporting that the team is enjoyed a quiet rest day exploring the area surrounding Quito yesterday. Today, the team began their ascent of Chimborazo and climbed to the Whymper Hut at nearly 16,000ft. From here, the team will make a summit attempt […]
Ecuador Team Summits Antisana
Jan 17, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael called to report that the Ecuador team stood on top of Antisana (18,875 ft) early this morning. The team enjoyed clear, cold, windless conditions, climbing through the early morning to stand on top of the stunning peak. The team heads to IMG Guide Romulo’s house this […]
Success in South America!
Jan 14, 2023 – Big news from both of our teams in South America! Senior Guide Porter McMichael to report that the entire Ecuador team stood on top of Cayambe this morning in a thick cloud. The team had a safe descent back to their low camp and will continue on their expedition tomorrow with […]
Ecuador Team Training & Imminent Summit Attempt
January 13, 2023- Checking in from Ecuador, IMG Senior Guide Porter McMichael reports a successful day of training on the lower slopes of Cayambe. The team will return to the hut, at nearly 16,000′, to rest before their summit attempt. All is well in Ecuador!
Ecuador Team Climbs Imbabura
January 11, 2023- Porter McMichael, IMG’s Senior Guide in Ecuador reporting that the Ecuador team has has a successful summit of Imbabura. With Fuya Fuya and now Imbabura under their belts, the team is well-acclimatized and ready to begin their Cayambe attempt. All is well in Ecuador. Good luck Porter and team!