January 19th, 2011 Ecuador Phil called in this afternoon to report that they had 10 of 12 on top of Cotopaxi in beautiful weather! They’re en route to Hacienda Tierra del Volcan tonight and off to San Augustine tomorrow before heading to climb Cayambe. Nice work team! Argentina Eben called in this morning as well […]
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Updates From South America
January 16, 2011 Ecuador Phil called in early this morning to report that he and his team have been enjoying beautiful weather and, after a private breakfast at La Matilde. were off to climb Pasachoa on one of their acclimatization hikes. After their hike, they’ll head to Hacienda Tierra del Volcan (12,000ft) where they’ll sleep […]
Ecuador: Two Summits In Two Days
December 2, 2010 Well, the team is back in Quito winding down after 2+ weeks here in Ecuador. As you know we got shutdown during our first two weeks here but we came on strong these last two days with summits of Illiniza Norte and Illiniza Sur! Iliniza Norte was a great climb (both times) […]
Ecuador Team Summits Illiniza Norte
December 1, 2010 After getting shut-down on Cotopaxi (weather) and Cayambe (avalanche hazard) and Illiniza Norte yesterday (thunder & lightning), Greg reports that the team gave Illiniza Norte another try today and summited at 10:30am this morning! Not a bad way to celebrate Romulo’s 50th birthday! They’re back at the hut that sits in the […]
Lightning & Thunder Stop Ecuador Team 400ft Short
November 30, 2010 Greg called in to report that our Ecuador team stopped 400ft short of the summit of Illiniza Norte earlier today due to some significant lightning and thunder. All made it back to the refugio safely and will give it another shot tonight. After Round 2 with Illiniza Norte is Illiniza Sur on […]
Ecuador Team Leader Greg Vernovage Checks In
November 29, 2010 Guide Greg Vernovage reports the entire team is safely back in Quito after their attempt on Cayambe. Here is his report: “Back in Quito.  Cayambe was a tough go.  We had to get dropped off well below the hut ….  We got the 4X4 to help out shuttling people.  Rain and snow […]
No Summit But Not Defeated
November 28, 2010 While we were feeding our faces with Thanksgiving dinner and then again with the leftovers the following weekend, our team in Ecuador has been working hard! — On Thanksgiving day the team left the refugio on Cotopaxi on a great summit day but as Greg said his “mountain senses” were tingling so […]
Ecuador Team Ready For Cotopaxi Tonight
November 23, 2010 Greg reports that all is well in Ecuador. The team had a nice training day yesterday near the refugio on Cotopaxi. After a few solid hours of training (and acclimatizing) they dropped some gear at the hut before heading back down to Tierra del Volcan where they stayed for a second night. […]
Ecuador Team Acclimatized & Well Fed
November 22, 2010 It’s been a busy few days for Greg Vernovage and our Ecuador team. Still wet but all is moving forward. Here’s what Greg had to say about their adventures over the last few days. Follow the teams SPOT progress here. Phil Ershler —————————————————- After meeting with our Ecuadorian partner, Romulo Cardenas, and […]
Ecuador Team Catching Their Breath In Quito
November 19, 2010 Guides have arrived, team has arrived and all the luggage has arrived. It’s time to get this party started! Today, the group get to see a bit of Quito and learn about the culture. Heading to Otavalo this afternoon and a chance to shop for some of the wide assortment of nice […]