January 9, 2019 Just heard from Jay and Romulo. The team is back at the Hacienda Guachala having lunch. Oh ya, by way of the summit of Cayambe. Congratulations, team. Light snow for several hours this morning but not enough to force the team to turn. Finally broke up high and summit ended up being nice. Descent was straightforward and […]
January 8, 2019 Jay and Romulo just called in from Ecuador. Team’s been at high camp all day, with a hike up to the glacier for a bit of training/review. Weather’s a bit socked in but hoping things settle down this evening so they can take a shot at the summit of Cayambe tomorrow. […]
January 7, 2019 Team had another great day in Ecuador. Acclimatization is huge at this point of the trip and a hike to the top of Imbabura was just what the doctor ordered. Night was spent at the Hacienda Guachala, near the base of Cayambe. Plan/goal for today is to get up to the […]
January 6, 2019 Our January 2019 Ecuador expedition is underway which means a bit of sightseeing and a lot of acclimaztization. The group rendezvoused in Quito on Thursday, the 3rd. IMG Senior Guide, Jay Lyons is joined by our long-time Ecuadorian partner/guide, Romulo Cardenas. They’ve already taken the group to tour Old Town, Quito, crossed […]
November 14, 2018 A successful ascent of Chimborazo is tougher than in years past but we’re happy to report just that AND success for the entire group. Additionally, lots of our Ecuadorian climbing friends came along. Pretty much couldn’t have been a nicer day. Back down now and heading to Banos. Three for three […]
November 13, 2018 Quick update from our team in Ecuador — part of the team flew home early this morning, leaving a few members with Luke and Romulo ready to attempt Chimborazo. Luke called in this afternoon saying they were already at the high hut, prepping and anxious to take a shot at the summit. It’ll […]
November 12, 2018 Time has come to leave Hacienda La Cienega. Yesterday was a fun day with everyone. We all visited another Hacienda at the base of Cotopaxi called San Augustine de Callo. This hacienda is one of the few archaeological sites with Incan ruins in Ecuador and today is famous for their potato soup. The group […]
November 10, 2018 Was nice to hear about the team’s success on Cayambe a couple of days ago but even nicer to hear of their success Saturday morning on Cotopaxi. Well done, team!! Weather not quite as good for the ascent of Cotopaxi but… good enough. Everyone’s safe, off the mountain and at the Hotel […]
November 9, 2018 Everybody had a great time celebrating a successful ascent of Cayambe with a hardy meal followed by some good sleep. After soaking in the hot springs of Papallacta, we all made our way to Hacienda Porvenir at the base of Cotopaxi yesterday for even more R and R. Porvenir recently built a […]
November 7, 2018 Its always nice to get the satellite phone call saying all’s well, weather was great and, oh yeah, we reached the summit and are already back at high camp. Pretty much Luke’s words exactly when he called this morning. Almost no wind up high. Route had to bank far to the […]
