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With
almost 20 different defined adventures to choose from,
we want to be sure you find the one that is right for
you.
Our
Trip Rating system ranks each trip from Easy
to Strenuous according to the degree
of activity and general travel rigors. Normally our
trekking activities are rated from easy to moderate
and the climbing from intermediate to strenuous.
With
each trip description, there is also an Itinerary
in Brief with a basic summary of how the trip
will be done.
The
following scale reflects the difficulty of the trip
considering the technical specifications, experience
required, altitude and duration of the ascent or trek.
The grades are roughly estimated and you have to take
into account the difficulty varies depending on your
personal fitness and experience.
TREKKING
Easy
Trekker
should expect easy 4 hours of hiking a day. You should
be in good shape.
Moderate
A
typical day consist of 4-6 hours of walking with an
elevation gain of 500 to 800 m / 1,600 to 2,624 ft.
A good condition is a must.
Intermediate
No
previous mountaineering skills are required. Climbers
should be in acceptable physical condition and it is
highly recommended that participants have some backpacking
experience. In some cases a rope may be used to belay
some exposed places.
Advance
Basic
mountaineering skills required, experience in high altitude
and use of climbing gear such as crampons, rope and
ice axe is preferred, but not required. A moderate climb
usually is on a glacier, you may have to cross some
crevasses, the slopes are not so steep (max. 40%) and
full gear is used on all climbs. Very good physical
condition is required.
Strenuous
More
than 6.000 m / 19,600 ft technical climbs with steep
snow slopes and exposed ridges, you may encounter some
crevassed sections. Experience in high altitude and
proper use of equipment as well as some knowledge of
mountaineering techniques are required. Climbers should
be comfortable on snow and ice up to 50 degrees. An
excellent physical condition is a must.
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CLIENT
REFERENCES |
"On
my long awaited return to Ecuador after 17 years, I
was fortunate to be part of a group using the local
company Andeanface. Every detail of the expedition was
meticulously organised." Claire Marvin,
UK.
"The
guide offered exceptional service in terms of mountaineering
safety, and high quality adventure. He also affords
invaluable understanding of the people and culture of
Ecuador." Reverend Doctor Bob Gram, New
Jersey, USA.
"I
had the good fortune to climb with professionals in
Ecuador. Javier, the head guide is an international
high altitude climber with experience world-wide."
Carol Masheter, Utah, USA. |
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Tailor
made service
We understand that each
client deserves a special treatment and therefore
we can tailor our programs according to your experience,
interests, time schedule, and budget.
Tailor-made itineraries are our speciality, allowing
us to create a unique and exclusive adventure
that meets your specific needs and requirements.
Clients
We provide different types
of services depending on the needs of our clients,
who may be an individual climber, a group of
mountaineers, school groups, or an outdoor organisation
who is including Ecuador as one of their destinations
and needs a local manager for their operations.
We have
been guiding and providing logistic and back-up
services for several international hiking and
climbing organisations from Europe and the United
States.
Prices
Only our Expedition prices
are shown in our website. We understand that
every group of hikers or climbers have specific
interests, and their itineraries may vary substantially
one from another. Prices will be given upon
request according to the services and final
itinerary required by our clients.
Type
of Services
Our services are described
in four main categories that cover a wide range
of options, which extend from a single ascent
of a high mountain to an all-inclusive multiple
day climbing or trekking itinerary.
Please
click on an image below to access each category
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Our
speciality is the organisation of
multiple day, multiple activity expeditions
custom made for specific groups or
organisations. Logistical support
services for independent groups are
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All
of our Excursions are based on itineraries
from one to two days, and have been
designed to be combined between each
other depending on your requirements,
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These
longer journeys are suited to make
the most out of the time your group
has available. These are all-inclusive
itineraries that range from Glacier
School to hiking expeditions. |
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We
have expanded our options with an
array of complimentary activities
such as rafting, mountain biking,
horseback riding and speciality trips
to some of Ecuador's most spectacular
destinations, like the Amazon Basin
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