Yestarday between 5:30 - 6:00 and before the sun was even up, we all stood on top of Cotopaxi. At 5897m it was a tough climb as always. It actually never seems to get easier. This year the route appears to have even more steep sections and a very large crevased area to pass directly through. Although this section was a bit hair raising it had some of the most amazing view of crevases and ice formation I have ever seen. Another bonus was a clear view of the amazing 800m wide crater. Still active and smoking.
Awsome job to Alex and Billy who reach their new highest point PR. Sherpa Steve was also as strong as ever leading the way to a speeding ascent just over 4 hrs.
Everyone is feeling good today. Our trip to Chimborazo, Ecuadors highest, begins tomorrow.
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The amazing Cotopaxi Volcano
Crater view from the summit (800m wide x 200m deep)
On the summit
On the way down
Alex, Billy, me, and Steve after the climb
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