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E-S Latam Adventure Guides invites you to stand on top of the 3 highest volcanoes in the country and enjoy amazing ski descents in Cayambe, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, the famous Ecuador's triple crown.
15 Days
Oct - Dec
High
Advanced
Ecuador’s triple crown is composed of the Nevado Cayambe, Cotopaxi, and Chimborazo summits. They are the 3 most epic mountains in the country and I have planned a epic 15-day ski touring adventure around them.
One of the highlights of Ecuador’s triple crown is the amazing vertical drops from their summits. You have to see the variety of ski runs and stunning views the region offers.
In order to make you feel physically good before starting, we’ll spend the first days acclimatizing on Fuya-Fuya and Imbabura. We will also do some hiking across the high mountain terrains of the area, getting used to the altitude. For the rest of the days, we will focus on the summits and the ski descents from an altitude of 6000 meters!
This ski mountaineering trip is suitable for advanced skiers. Although you won’t need technical skills to climb the volcanoes, you’ll have to ascend them using skins or carrying them on your back.
The ideal plan is to skin as much as possible. However, there are some steep and icy slopes that won’t let us do it. Thus, it’s mandatory to have advanced physical fitness and a ski mountaineering background.
At the end of this description, you will find the day-by-day itinerary of this skiing trip. Moreover, you should know that any scheduled program can suffer changes if weather or snow conditions are not the best ones.
Contact me now to start planning this amazing ski touring trip on Ecuador’s triple crown.
Meeting point
Climb Pasochoa (4,199m/13,776ft) Overnight: Quito (2,800m/9,186ft) Accommodation: Tambocajas B&B Meal: Boxed-lunch
Climb Rucu Pichincha (4,627m/15,180ft) Overnight: Quito Accommodation: Tambocajas B&B Meal: Breakfast, Boxed-lunch
Climb Fuya Fuya (4,263m/13,986ft) Overnight: Otavalo (2,550 m/8,366 ft) Accommodation: Hotel Meal: Breakfast, Boxed-lunch
Climb Imbabura (4,630 m/15,190 ft) Overnight: Otavalo Accommodation: Hotel Meal: Breakfast, Boxed-lunch
Explore the famous "Plaza de Ponchos" and visit the small village of Peguche Overnight: Pie Monte – Yanacocha (3600 m/11,810 ft) Accommodation: Mountain Lodge (shared rooms) Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to Cayambe-Coca Reserva Ecológica. Review glacier travel skills Overnight: Pie Monte – Yanacocha Accommodation: Mountain Lodge (shared rooms) Meal: Breakfast, Boxed-lunch, Dinner
Day tour on Cayambe Overnight: Bergé, Ruales, Oleas Refuge (4,650 m/15,257 ft) Accommodation: Hut Meal: Breakfast, Boxed-lunch, Dinner
Climb Cayambe (5,790 m/18,996 ft) Overnight: Quito Accommodation: Tambocajas B&B Meal: Breakfast, Boxed-lunch
Soak in the famous Papallacta hot-springs Overnight: Quito Accommodation: Tambocajas B&B Meal: Breakfast
Transfer to Reserva Ecológica Antisana (4,340 m/14,238 ft) Overnight: Base Camp (4,610 m/15,124 ft) Accommodation: Tents Meal: Breakfast, Boxed-lunch, Dinner
Day tour on Antisana Overnight: Base Camp Accommodation: Tents Meal: Breakfast, Boxed-lunch, Dinner
Climb Antisana (5,758 m/18,891 ft) Overnight: Baños (1,800m/5,905ft) Accommodation: La Casa de Pía B&B Meal: Breakfast, Boxed-lunch
Free day in Baños Overnight: Baños Accommodation: La Casa de Pia B&B Meal: Breakfast
Transfer to Reserva de Producción Faunística Chimborazo Overnight: Hermanos Carrel Refuge (4,800 m/ 15,750 ft) Accommodation: Hut Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Climb Chimborazo (6,310 m / 20,702 ft) Overnight: Quito Accommodation: Tambocajas B&B Meal: Breakfast, Boxed-lunch
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Mountain Guide
Tomás and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides, leaders and rock climbing instructors (Alvaro, Juliana, Merlin, Rodrigo, Armin, Alfredo, and Camila) are some of the top outdoor adventure professionals in Latin America.
Whether you wish to climb some of the most stunning mountains in the Andes or discover the vibrant peaks of Central America, among other amazing options, you will find yourself in good hands with this lively team of professional local guides that will not only show you the top spots in Latin America for outdoor adventures but also, bring you closer to the colorful local cultures of the places that you visit with them.
Tomás will be your main point of contact during the booking process and will help you with all the questions you have in order to make sure you receive the best possible guiding service.
Pick one of the E-S Latam Adventure Guides' programs and start planning an unforgettable experience in the beautiful mountains of Latin America!
Languages
French | English
Certificates
AAGM | IFMGA
Man
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Maxine
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