November 8, 2027 Today our Ecuador Team hiked up Fuya Fuya (in a bit of fog) for additional acclimatization, in preparation for the coming days. This is a mandatory and critical step prior to attempting the upcoming major high altitude peaks! Topping out at 13,986 feet, Fuya Fuya (from Kichwa word fuyu meaning “cloud”) is […]
November 7, 2026 IMG Guide Romulo Cardenas checked in to update us on the Ecuador Volanoes team! After perusing the famous Otavalo market, the IMG team hiked around Cuicocha, a crater lake at the base of Cotacachi Volcano (dormant stratovolcano). Sunday’s plan is to hike to the top of Fuya Fuya (13,986′), then on to […]
November 6, 2026 Ecuador team members arrived safely to Quito and have begun touring the historical sites of Old Town Quito. They kicked it all off with a hike above Quito and this afternoon will be spent visiting local museums, beautiful cathedrals and other landmarks. Tonight they’ll settle in Otavalo, home of the famous indigenous […]
November 12, 2025 Team members not continuing on the optional climb of Chimborazo parted ways from the rest of the group after a “goodbye” dinner on Monday night. Early this morning the Chimborazo climbers reached 5800 meters (just over 19,000 ft), then turned around due to poor weather conditions on the mountain. The weather is […]
November 10, 2025 It was a busy weekend in Ecuador! Friday was spent in San Cuco where the the team enjoyed fine Ecuadorian cuisine and local fruit, followed by a visit with famed Ecuadorian explorer, climber, photographer, journalist and pilot, Jorge Anhalzer. Jorge, who is well known for his contribution in photographing the South American […]
November 6, 2025 Romulo reports that the team reached the summit of Cayambe! After returning to the hut, they’ll pack up their gear and head downhill to Papallacta, where they’ll soak in the famous hot springs and enjoy fine dining at the hotel. Well done, team!
November 5, 2025 Romulo reports from Ecuador that the team spent the day training on the lower slopes of Cayambe, brushing up on some basic mountaineering skills and roped travel with crampons and ice axes. After an early dinner in the hut tonight, they’re off to bed. The plan is to wake up around 11pm […]
November 4, 2025 Yesterday the team got an early start with another acclimatization hike (through some fog) to the summit of Imbabura (15,109’), followed by a delicious dinner and sorting & packing gear. Today the plan is to drive to the hut on Cayambe and discuss plans for the next summit. All is well!
November 2, 2025 Weather has been hit and miss with intermittent rains the first couple of days while the team explored the local sites. Saturday, the team crossed the Equator by vehicle in heavy rain. They snuck in a good hike around Lake Cuicocha while the sun peeked out from the clouds. After a hike […]
October 31, 2025 IMG Ecuador guide Romulo Cardenas reported in from Quito, everyone has arrived safe and sound! Today the team visited historic churches and local Mindalae Museum in Quito, where they stopped for a nice lunch. They’re on their way now to Otavalo where they’ll check in to their hotel and rest up for […]
