November 30, 2011 The sat phone call just came in from Greg Vernovage. Our Chimborazo team is at high camp. Weather is reasonable and route conditions seem reasonable. They need weather to hold through tomorrow and the team will need to put in a big effort to pull this one off. But, they’ve got a […]
November 28, 2011 Greg, Romulo and crew are back in Quito. He took a minute to email a couple of photos and a brief dispatch (below). Final celebratory dinner this evening and then most members fly home in the morning. A couple of members are staying to attempt Chimborazo with Greg and Romulo. This is […]
November 27, 2011 Another good day in Ecuador and another good summit for the team. Greg Vernovage called in this morning to report the team reached the summit in good conditions. A bit of tricky route finding to cross the bergschrund just below the summit but Ecuadorian guide, Romulo Cardenas, did a super job with […]
November 26, 2011 Greg Vernovage called in on the afternoon of the 26th. Another great weather day. Unbelievable. Good training was had by all and another hit of acclimatization. Early to bed tonight. All are doing well and chomping at the bit for an early start in the morning. Summit number two, with any luck […]
November 26, 2011 The team is at the hut on Cayambe today. I spoke with team leader, Greg Vernovage, last night. He reported that the weather remains quite good and that they had the entire hut to themselves last evening. Nice. Today’s a training day on a nearby glacier. Terrain is great to practice the […]
November 23, 2011 One climber stayed at the hut on Cotopaxi this morning. The altitude just wasn’t agreeing with him. The rest of the team made good time, in good weather and perfect route conditions and stood on the summit this morning. Way to go team!! Everyone got back down without issue, packed up and […]
November 22, 2011 Talked to Greg Vernovage and the Ecuador crew the afternoon of the 22nd. The team was bedding down at the Jose Ribas hut on Cotopaxi for the night. Weather is hanging in there. A bit of snow this afternoon but nothing big. And, winds have been light. The crew will get up […]
November 21, 2011 Greg Vernovage called in at about 2 pm on the 21st. He reported a good day of training and acclimatization in the area above the hut on Cotopaxi. The crew dropped off some gear for the summit climb at the hut before heading down to the hacienda at Tierra del Volcan for […]
November 20, 2011 Team and all their luggage arrived on schedule Thursday evening, the 17th. They were met at the airport by IMG Senior Guide, Greg Vernovage and our Ecuadorian partner and guide, Romulo Cardenas. First order of business was a few introductions. Second order of business was several hours of sleep. Romulo met Greg […]
November 18, 2011 And they’re off. Everyone arrived last night and with all luggage intact. Nice. Greg Vernovage, IMG’s lead guide on the trip, arrived a day earlier to wrap up some last minute errands. Early this morning, the team met Romulo Cardenas, who is our Ecuadorian friend and partner. Then, all headed to old […]
