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
Fit
Beginner
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.
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Lift tickets
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Mountain guide expenses
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 / - / -
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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.
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