Cotopaxi Express: Acclimatization Hike in the Illinizas
Posted by: Casey Grom
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Hello everybody back home, this is Casey Grom checking in from the Cotopaxi Express Ascent. Today we left the busy city of Quito and traded in for a little rustic countryside visit. We did a short acclimatization hike on the Illinizas where we reached just over 15,500’. Everybody did fantastic and we even got to use our gore-tex jackets with fresh snow falling on us today. We have since descended and have retreated to the Hacienda Chilcabamba where we have just finished a delicious meal and great conversation. Everyone seems to be doing really well and everyone's relaxing right now inside. We are looking forward to some clear skies tomorrow and a nice view of Cotopaxi.
That's all for now and we will check in again tomorrow.
RMI Guide Casey Grom
RMI Guide Casey Grom checks in from Ecuador.
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Comments (14)
Great job guys! I wish I were there to celebrate with you. It was great to meet all the guys on the climb & Casey & Adam.
Posted by: Rejan on
GO BILLY!!! So proud of you! We will be praying for you and your team that you all may have a SAFE expedition!!!
Posted by: The Terry's on
Amaazing climb! Billy, so proud of you & happy for you to complete this goal. Continue to be safe. Conrats to the entire team!
Diana & Howard
Posted by: Diana Weaver on
I have just watched the team climb and reach the Summit. I am so impressed with the work and drive that took and proud of you, Billy. I know you will all continue to be safe on the way down and will never forget that experience. I know I won’t and I have just been watching from my family room. Congrats to all of you!
Posted by: Sue Campbell on
Friday… is the big day!!!!!! Everyone will reach the summit of Cotopaxi’ mountain !!! Good luck to everyone!!!! I am cheering for you my Charlie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: simona fioravanti on
Good luck Chuck and to all your new friends. Hope you recover enough to see the Redskins put a whoop ass on your Giants Sunday!
Posted by: Bob Engel on
Loving the blogs…..We’ll be watching the trackers tonight! Good luck James and Billy and all the Mike’s and Bill’s:) Love to all!
Posted by: Kristi on
Love the blogs…the updates have been great! Thinking about everyone and can’t wait to hear about the adventures. Good luck Scottie, Michael, and Bill! Love you!
Posted by: Emily Hill on
Thanks for the updates, Casey! Please tell Bill, Scottie and Michael to do their very best! We love those guys. And everyone: be safe and have fun!
Posted by: Susan Hill on
Travel safe. Post some pictures and have a good time.
Posted by: Jack on
It is really nice to receive your blogs. Seems as if all is going very well. Good luck to the team! I am cheering for you Billy, I know you are fulfilling a dream and we are behind you. Love you, Mom
Posted by: Sue Campbell on
Very cool Casey. Madeline, Owen, and I are planning this trip fro next summer, we can’t wait. Stay safe.
Posted by: Dennis Friske on
Thanks so much for the update ! I am so proud of the Team and Charlie!!
Posted by: simona fioravanti on
We love the blog updates, Casey! Keep them coming! Stay safe Cotopaxi Team - we love you Michael, Scottie and Dad and we’re so proud of you all!!!
Posted by: Courtney Froelich on