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Ecuador Seminar: Hailes and Team Acclimate on Ruca Pichincha

February 7, 2025

Posted by: Walter Hailes, Nicole De Petris

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Ecuador

Elevation: 15,000'

We set out early, eager to hike up Ruca Pichincha, ready for an adventure that would take us to 15,000 feet. The ascent was fun, despite a few headaches and light-headedness that came with the altitude—nothing unusual for our first high-altitude climb. Unfortunately, the clouds were thick for most of the hike, hiding the breathtaking views we had hoped to enjoy.
Afterward, we enjoyed some delicious traditional Ecuadorian food to fuel up, savoring the flavors while sharing stories and laughter.

RMI Guide Walt Hailes & Team