Ecuador Seminar: Team Acclimates and Prepares for Cayambe
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Henry Coppolillo
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Elevation: 15,000'
Our warmup stretch is coming to an end as we head to the Cayambe today. It takes a handful of days acclimatizing in cities and shorter day hikes before it makes sense to be sleeping above 15,000' at the Cayambe hut. All members of the team completed both acclimatization hiked, Rucu Pichincha (15,354') and Cerro Fuya Fuya (14,039'), in good style.
After a quiet night at the quaint La Casa Sol we are now at the Otavalo Market. People choose from a variety of activities here: souvenir shopping, a visit to the pharmacy or for myself enjoying an affogato in my favorite coffee shop.
Thank you for following along and look for updates from us in the coming days. Tomorrow is skills training on the glacier and the following night we will make our summit attempt on Cayambe!
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Comments (3)
Wishing you all a successful and safe climb. Especially a certain member of the team.
Posted by: John (Dad) on
You’re doing great, team!
Posted by: Andrew on
Hey Dustin,
Love following along, its bringing back Awesome memories of climbing in Ecuador. All the best to you and the Team!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on