Ecuador Volcanoes: Wittmier & Team Ready for Cayambe Climb
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 6:14 am PT
The team is on the move now. From this point on there is only one day of the trip that does not involve hiking, climbing or traveling. Yesterday, as an example, we left Quito in the morning, drove three hours north, got out and hiked for about four hours and then back on the bus for a 45 minute ride to the Intiyaya Residences. That's a full day, but hey, it's what we signed up for and we all were able to enjoy the lovely hike around Laguna Cuicocha. Everyone also enjoyed the serenity of the Intiyaya Residences; most people had a full night's sleep before the neighborhood dogs started barking at about 6:30am.
Today, we head for the market in Otavalo to experience some local culture, shop for souvenirs or just drink a nice latte. Following that sensory overload, we will hop on the bus and head for the town of Cayambe and eventually the lower Cayambe hut. Our group is really coming together as a team; meals have been spent telling stories and much of our time on trails has been spent trying to get some pro bono physical therapy from Malina.
In just a day and a half we will put our bodies and minds to the test on Cayambe!
RMI Guide Dustin Wittmier
Comments (1)
Hey Dustin!!!
Hopefully you have Perfect weather for this summit!! Climb Strong!!
Farmer Dave
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