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Ecuador's third highest mountain.
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Highest point on the Earth crossed by the Equator line.
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Just 2 1/2 hours away from Quito.
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Excellent site to develop the Mountaineering School
Courses.
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Overwhelming views of the Inter-Andean Valley.
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SUGGESTED
COMBINATIONS |
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though Cayambe is only 107 m / 351 ft smaller than Cotopaxi,
it presents a more challenging climbing scenario.
The
distance covered to reach the summit is longer and more
technical. And the weather conditions are quite more
unstable due to its proximity to the humid jungle plains.
A
good acclimatisation process and knowledge of climbing
techniques will provide better opportunities to face
this beautiful volcano.
Following
is a suggested list of mountains in order of ascent
to gain a good acclimatisation.
1.
Pasochoa
4.200 m / 13,776 ft
2.
Guagua Pichincha
4.797 m / 15,700 ft
3.
North Iliniza
5.125 m / 16,810 ft
4.
Cayambe
5.790 m / 18,991 ft
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Cayambe
is a massive glaciated extinct volcano.
It is located about 68 km North East of
Quito and is the highest point on the surface
of the earth through which the Equator line
directly passes. Cayambe is the third highest
mountain in Ecuador. It is characterised
by good climbing opportunities and interesting
glaciers. With easy access from a comfortable
hut, the glaciers of Cayambe offer an outstanding
venue for our Mountaineering School. Huge
crevasses, complex ice falls and seracs
provide the ideal setting for learning ice
climbing, crevasse rescue, and a variety
of other basic skills.
The
route to the summit follows diverse glacier
terrain to near the summit crater. A gaping
bergschrund presents a challenge in route
finding and an exciting extra obstacle.
The ascent normally takes seven hours and
the descent three hours.
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| Itinerary
in Brief |
Day
1
• Pick up at Quito at around
8:30
• Travel for 2 hours to the
Cayambe Ecological Reserve
• Skills review and safety
talk during the afternoon
• Early dinner at 18:00
Day
2
• Climb Cayambe leaving
at around 01:00
• Descend from mountain
• Rest, lunch and packing
• Return to Quito
Note:
This schedule is subject to
change due to unforeseen difficulties.
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| Logistics |
| Duration
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2
days |
| Access |
Drive
in and drive out |
| Seasons
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Best
from November to February |
| Guide-client
ratio |
1:2 |
| Pre-requisites |
Some
mountaineering |
| Equipment |
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| Accommodation |
Ruales,
Berge, Orleas Hut (4.600 m) |
| Extensions
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Optional
1 day weather contingency |
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