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To reach the summit of a 5000-meter
peak in the Andes, you don't need to be an experienced mountain
climber. You do need to have good physical health, sufficient acclimatization,
and the will to reach the summit. The professional mountain guides
of the Julio Verne climbing team, who all have many years of climbing
experience, will help you safely climb the mountain of your choice.
Follow these
links to get more info.
Programs
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Cotopaxi (2 days)
One of the highest active volcanoes in the world with a perfectly
cone shaped peak. Not technical, but requires good acclimatization.
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Carihuairazo
(2 days) Extinct volcano, close to the giant Chimborazo. Recommended
as acclimatization trip.
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Chimborazo (2
days) The highest peak of Ecuador. A challenge for experienced
and well acclimatized climbers.
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Iliniza Norte
(2 days) The easiest of Ecuador's `Twin Peaksī. It is a rocky
mountain and quite easy to climb. Good as acclimatization.
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Iliniza Sur (2
days) A challenging mountain with steep ice walls and many
crevasses. Requires technical experience.
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Sangay (7days)
An expedition to one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
Climbing Sangay is a real challenge for adventurous people
who are in excellent condition.
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OUR SERVICES
Our mountain climbing programs include the
following services:
- Mountain guide
- Transport by private
car from / to Riobamba
- Accommodation in
mountain refuge or tent (see description of the tour)
- meals and purified
water (if you are vegetarian or have any other dietary restrictions,
please let us know in advance)
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MOUNTAINEERING
EQUIPMENT
You can either bring your own climbing gear or rent it in our
office in Riobamba. We
have a stock of well maintained climbing equipment, imported from
Europe and the
United States.
On our climbing trips, the guides take ropes, ice screws, pulleys
and other safety
equipment, as well as a cellphone for communication.
You will need the following personal equipment:
- Double-lined plastic
climbing boots
- Crampons
- Ice-axe
- Climbing harness
with carabiner
- Headlamp
- Glacier glasses
- 2 or 3 layers of
warm clothing: thermal underwear, fleece sweater and - pants,
rainproof jacket and trousers (Gore-tex or nylon)
- Gaiters
- Gloves and mittens
- Balaclava
- Warm sleeping-bag
- Thermos bottle
- Big backpack to
carry the gear from the parking lot to the refuge
- Daypack for during
the climb
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ACCLIMATIZATION
Before starting the ascent
of any mountain of over 5000 m. you need to acclimatize. Without
acclimatization there is a serious risk of getting high altitude
sickness. You can diminish this risk if you take your time to
let your body adjust to the high altitude.
Spending about a week in Quito or Riobamba (2850 m.) or making
a trek at 3000 - 4000 m. is an adequate acclimatization for most
people.
If you want to reach the summit of Ecuador's highest mountains
(Chimborazo and Cotopaxi) it is recommended to climb first one
the lower mountains (Ilinizas, Carihuairazo, or Sangay).
If you need advise on your climbing itinerary, please contact
us.
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