Ascent to Chimborazo in Ecuador

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Prior climbing experience and skills, as well as a good fitness level, are essential for climbing Chimborazo. Acclimatizing to the altitude before the climb is also absolutely key. The tour itself is 2 days, but acclimatization is the most important thing. We do usually 8-10-day plans with the final goal at Chimborazo and that works pretty well. It's a non-technical but challenging glacier climb. So if you book this 2-day ascent to Chimborazo, you need to do a proper acclimatization beforehand.

Start training at least 6 months in advance to give your body enough time to adapt to the physical demands of climbing.

Focus on exercises that build strength and endurance. This includes hiking, running, swimming, and biking.

Gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts to avoid overtraining.

Listen to your body and take rest days when needed. This is especially important as you get closer to your climb.

You must bring essential gear such as mountaineering boots, crampons, an ice axe, harness, helmet, and warm mountain attire, including gloves and a hat or buff. Don't forget your sleeping bag, sunscreen, sunglasses, a water bottle, headlamp, personal necessities, and some special snacks.

The tour can start from one of the following cities:

Baños, Riobamba, Ambato, Machachi or Quito (and others possible upon request).

After an 8-9 hour climb, you will reach one of the summits of Chimborazo (Veintimilla at 6,230 meters or Whymper at 6,263 meters). The descent to the hut takes another 3-4 hours.

Chimborazo has optimal climbing conditions all year round.