January 19, 2020 Jay called me last evening after the team’s attempt on Cotopaxi. No summit. Weather wasn’t good when they woke up, so they delayed departure for a bit. Still wasn’t great, but they finally decided to take a shot. 17,500’, more or less, and they were just too wet with no real hope […]
Ecuador Volcanoes
Cayambe Summits!
January 16, 2020 Congrats to Jay, Romulo, and the team for a successful summit of (18,996′) Cayambe! Next up: hot springs and a hotel before driving to Hacienda El Porvenir at the base of Cotopaxi. Nice work so far! The Ecuador volcanoes are an excellent follow up to Rainier and a fantastic way to prepare […]
Update From The Southern Hemisphere
January 15, 2020 Update time from the Southern Hemisphere, as everyone is in position to make some significant movement today. Antarctica is first – team is doing well. It’s just fun when you have a strong, competent team. Jonathan called in yesterday that weather is looking good for a move to high camp today. Can’t […]
Southern Hemisphere Teams Doing Well
January 12, 2020 We’ve received updates from down South, so it’s time to get caught up. Let’s start way south and work our way north. Jonathan Schrock got a text out this morning. He and the team have been at Union Glacier, waiting for better flying weather. Not exactly tough duty, but Jonathan wrote to […]
100% On The Summit Of Chimborazo!
November 20, 2019 NEWS FLASH – 100% on the summit of Chimborazo this morning for Rikki, Romulo, and team down in Ecuador! Team is already down to the hut and completely off the mountain soon. Pictures will follow as available! Phil Ershler
Cotopaxi Summit Photos!
November 19, 2019 The team’s recent summit of Cotopaxi was followed by a visit to a couple of haciendas, including the spectacular San Augustin. They also visited the home of a famous Ecuadorian climber/guide/photographer and very dear friend – Jorge Anhalzer. Romulo’s wife, Patricia entertained the team at their home and then it was time […]
Ecuador Team 100% on Cotopaxi
November 16, 2019 Great news from Ecuador: 100% on the top of Cotopaxi this morning. Team got back down to the hut, packed and hiked to their bus. From there, it was maybe two hours, and they’d checked into their hotel and emailed us the news from lunch. I’m sure Rikki and Romulo will get […]
100% on Top of Cayambe!
November 13, 2019 Quick update from Ecuador – 100% on the summit of Cayambe this morning. Hope Rikki, Romulo and crew have a smooth, safe descent and that they’ll be able to get a few photos out later today. Great news from the team! Phil Ershler
Ecuador Update!
November 12, 2019 Our November expedition to Ecuador is off to a great start! Rikki Dunn and Romulo Cardenas are showing the team more of Ecuador than ever imagined possible–first a tour of old town Quito, then a visit with a local weaver friend in the town of Peguche, followed by a jaunt through the […]
Ecuador November 7-19
August 16, 2019 Mountaineering shoulder seasons in North America can be challenging with unpredictable and often inclement weather. Lamenting the lack of outdoor activity isn’t going to make you feel any better. However, heading to the equator most definitely will! We have the perfect itinerary lined up for you, including ascents of Cayambe (18,990′) and […]