More Ecuador Climbing May 12, 2011

Plans for Ecuador this May are now in place. This will be the third trip to this great country to enjoy some of the volcano climbing it has to offer. There are 10 mountains in Ecuador above 5000m (16,400'). To date I've climbing 3 of them and plan to try two new ones on this trip. It's an excellent place to sharpen skills and gain some altitude training for the upcoming Cho Oyu trip.

The acclimatization program will be similar to before. Enjoying the high altitude city of Quito, hiking Rucu Pinchincha and climbing Illinizas Norte for the 3rd time.
New challenges include Cayambe and Antisana.
Antisana is said to be one of the most beautiful mountains in Ecuador with amazing views of surrounding volcanoes.
As an alternate Illianizas Sur is still on the list and could be substituted if required.

The Plan:















Cayambe (5790m)
















Antisana (5753m)