Chimborazo guided ascent in Ecuador

I want to invite you to a challenging ascent to the Chimborazo summit (6310 m) in Ecuador! Join me in this 2 day program and let’s have an unforgettable experience.

Chimborazo is the highest peak in Ecuador. It’s an extinct volcano located in the western mountain range of the Andes. It’s 150 km southwest of Quito.

We’ll enjoy stunning views from the summit! On a clear day, we will even have the chance to see down into the Amazon basin. Also, we will have the spectacular scenery of the neighboring peaks.

What I really love about this program is watching the sunrise over the Amazon and the volcanoes around. You can’t miss it!

I offer you an ascent to the summit through the most popular and moderate route, called El Castillo. For this exciting ascent you will need ice-climbing gear and excellent physical condition.

We will have the option of sleeping on High Camp on the second day, and make it a 3 day program. This will greatly increase the summit attempt success, because we would start climbing at a higher elevation. That would make a shorter summit day.

Although most of the time it’s not a difficult climb, sometimes ice conditions make it really challenging. Also, it’s very important to get your body acclimatized to high altitude before attempting the ascent.

Additionaly, I want you to know that in this region avalanches are usual during the day. This is due to a more direct angle of sunlight into the peaks close to the Equatorial Line. So, for safety reasons, we will climb at night. Doing so, we’ll reach the summit by 7:00 am. Climbing at night will let us return safely to base camp before the snow is too soft.

So contact me if you are ready for this exciting adventure! I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about this program. And if you are looking for an even more challenging expedition, check my Illiniza, Altar and Chimborazo 15 day climbing program.