Mountaineering, Cayambe, Ecuador, 6-day Introductory course

Join Jaime, an IFMGA certified guide, on this mountaineering introductory course in Cayambe, Ecuador. And follow him to the summit of this majestic volcano.

Private

Andes

6 Days

All year

High

Beginner

Highlights

Learn all the basics for mountaineering with an expert guide
Practice constantly as you explore Ecuador’s famous volcano, Cayambe
Reach the summit of Cayambe and put to test all your new acquired skills

Description

There is no similar feeling than the one experienced when conquering a summit. However, reaching the top of a mountain is not an easy endeavor. So allow me to be your guide on this mountaineering introductory course in Cayambe. And welcome you into the magical world of mountaineering.

Over a period of 6 days, we will be learning and practicing everything you need to know for a successful expedition. We’ll cover different techniques and skills, from rock to ice climbing, and from the use of the equipment to having a safe ascent. For instance, some of the things we will learn are:

Basic, theoretical and practical mountaineering notions
How to read a map
Reading the weather
Mountain hygiene
Movements on rock, snow and ice
Crevasse safety and rescue procedures
Glacier travel techniques
How to tie a knot and use a snow anchor
Techniques for sport climbing
Rope team
The use of ice axes, crampons and screws
Resistance to fatigue, hunger and cold

Moreover, our classroom will be one of the most beautiful and exciting places in Ecuador, the Cayambe Volcano. So, during our course, not only will we be constantly practicing each one of our lessons, we’ll also get the chance to explore this magnificent place.

What’s more, our final test will be climbing Cayambe itself. Hence, you’ll get the opportunity to stand at the top of this colossal volcano, while using all the techniques we learnt through out our course.

So let me guide on this mountaineering adventure. And share with you my passion for this marvellous sport in one of the most dazzling places on Earth. Request to book this trip and stand with me at the top of Cayambe.

Looking for a more challenging ascent? Test your skills and join this 13-day mountaineering trip from Quito to Chimborazo.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Transport during the trip
Permit and entrance fees
Mountain guide expenses
Lifts tickets

Price details

Pick up on the first day and drop off on the last day can be arranged according to your accommodation within Quito.
day 1: rock climbing techniques in Quito, artificial wall / boulder, rope techniques etc. other theory, night in hotel Vieja Cuba, catering: / LB / -
day 2: Rucu Pichincha via Paso de la Muerte, technique for ridges, night in hotel Vieja Cuba, catering: B / LB /
day 3: Iliniza Norte rope techniques, weather, maps, training out in the field, night in Ilinizas Lodge, catering: B / LB / D
day 4: glacier training Cayambe, night refuge, catering: B / LB / D
day 5 & 6: glacier training and Cayambe summit, night refuge, catering day 5: B / LB / D, day 6: B / / -
return to Quito end of service

Meeting point

Your hotel

About the guide

Jaime

4.8

(64)

Mountain Guide

Certified IFMGA - ASEGUIM Mountain Guide, National guide, Rescue Team Member GRA & Lawyer.

As passionate mountaineer and with almost 20 years of guiding experience, I worked with clients from all over the world. Each tour is a unique experience and I will pleased to guide you to the marvellous summits of Ecuador and South America. My journeys have allowed me to guide and summit several mountains in Peru, like Alpamayo, Chopicalqui & Tocllaraju amongst others and to experience some mountain climbing in the Alps of Austria and Italy.

I’m based in Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador’s famous piece of heaven, where we run together with my Austrian girlfriend a small tour operator and a consulting office.

Continuous improvement and keeping up with the State of the Art is our mission:in 2017, I completed the IFMGA certification and, recently, in 2018, I received the National guide certification from the ministry of Tourism.

President of Baños Trail Running Club, I run every week with my team. My achievement of 2018 : Finishing 1st of my category for the 100km Ruco Ultra Trail.

I’m looking forward to exploring our beautiful mountains together with you.

Languages

German | French | English

Certificates

ASEGUIM | IFMGA

What people are saying about Jaime

Zubin

Quick updates/responses from Elisabeth even before I decided to join the group. All my questions were answered clearly regarding the climb, gear, and usual logistics. Once I was in Quito, I could see the team (Andean Summit Adventures) have been doing this very well, for a while. All their contacts (accommodation, rentals) were able to make this trip very worthwhile. I had some minor but important health issues during the acclimatisation period, but this was well managed by Jaime and the caretaker at Iliniza lodge, Luis. I will never forget this trip, it was my first trip ever to South America, and I must say everyone who I met were very friendly and happy to help. Cotopaxi was not too technical, some minimal ice axe work only near the peak, crampons all the way from the start of the ice-field, and short roping with Jaime. The altitude and elevation gained made things honest, as you do have to be fit and have some experience with this altitude. Jaime was a great guide, always there to help, made things easy for me on the way down from Cotopaxi peak - lifesaver. Riding on his trusted Toyota Fortuner 4WD, there was always lessons on South American/Ecuadorian History/Geography/Socio-politics. Will gladly go again if there is time and energy left in this 50+ yr old body !!

Bálint

Everything was fine, thank you so much for the professional work! We enjoyed every moment of it! The communication, the management and the tour guide was all perfect!

Jeremias

Well thought-about trip. 8-days seems to be very fast time to get acclimatized for 6300 m but it worked perfectly fine. Guide was professional and knew what he was doing. Would recommend to people who are in an excellent physical shape as the itienary is physically very demanding.

Julia

Priscille

I can only highly recommend Andean Summit Adventure to lead you to the best hikes of Ecuador ! Our guide Jaime was perfect, both funny and highly qualified, leading to the best ascents 🙌 Thank you very much for everything, all was smooth from the preparation of the trip to the regular communication and daily hikes 😎

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