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Created: Edgar Parra
Last update: 21 Nov 2017
Climbing Chimborazo 6.310 m. in 2 days. “The closest point to the sun”
| Activity type: | Mountaineering |
| Activity level: | Moderate/ Challenging |
| Availability: |
28 Aug 2019 - 27 Aug 2020 |
| Duration: | 2 Day(s) / Tour with flexible start dates |
| Price: | from $390 |
Full description
Best guide of Ecuador lead you to the closest point to the sun!
In a row of volcanoes that is literally called the avenue of volcanoes in Ecuador, Chimborazo (6,263m) stands tallest. Everything from the height, shape and sheer size of the Chimborazo volcano is impressive. And when you reach the permanently snow covered summit, you will have the chance to look up and feel like you can touch the sun!
Price includes
- Superior service
- A registered and fully licensed Tour Operator
- Technical mountain equipment (crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet)
- Private transportation to the whole tour
- Professional IFMGA or ASEGUIM Mountain Guide (ratio 2 climbers -1 Guide)
- Meals on the mountain as mentioned above (B: Breakfast; BL: Box Lunch; D: Dinner)
- Accommodation in Whymper Refuge
- Chimborazo entrance fee, and permit registration
Not included in price
- Personal mountain gear (warm cloths, sleeping bags, sun glasses, head lamp, etc.)
- Extra drinks at the refuge
- Tips
- Insurance of any kind
- Other non-specified expenses
Guide
Verified Profile
- Email address
- Phone number
Edgar has a great experience of more than 17 years of mountain climbing in Ecuador, and around the world, like Colombian, Bolivian, Peruvian and Argentinean Andes; in the Italian, Swiss, German and Austrian Alps, in northern Himalayas the KhanTengri peak, and recently successfully Mount McKinley in Alaska, such experience allowed him to lead challenge routes and expeditions with much success.
He is passionate traveler, photographer, rock and ice climber and more.., He spends most of his free time and vacation “discovering” new mountains, new destinations, new cultures.
As a complement of his 6 years of University studies in Tourism, He has attended important courses, such as:
* Mountain Guide and updates courses by ASEGUIM (Ecuadorian Association of Mountain Guides), in April 2000, in April 2009, in September 2014.
* Mountain Guides Evaluation by ENSA (Ecole Nationale de Ski et d'Alpinisme) in October 2006. An event organized by the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador and ENSA of France.
* Wilderness First Responder, updated in April 2016.
He is charismatic, friendly, smart and very patient. His desire of personal growth and professional excellence has led him to be part of " www.lonelysummits.com as “CEO”, Chief Executive Organizer, and one of the coo-owners. He speaks fluent Spanish, English, German, Italian, and some Russian.
Location
Ecuador, Chimborazo Province
Day 1
Quito - Chimborazo Refuge (16,400ft /5.000m)
We will drive south from Quito (9,186ft/2.800m) towards the city of Ambato (8,858ft/2,700m) through the Avenue of the Volcanoes for about 5 hours until we get to the Chimborazo`s reserve. We will drive right to Hermanos Carrel refuge (15,744ft/4,800m), where we will have dinner and get some rest until 10 pm. There will be an early light breakfast served just before we get our gear ready and start hiking up(-/BL/D)
Day 2
Refuge - Chimborazo Top (20,702ft/6.310m) - Quito
Before midnight, we will start our climb to the top of Ecuador’s highest mountain, Chimborazo, which will take us about 9 to 11 hours. We will get to the top (20,702ft/6.310m) early in the morning. It is a perfect place for resting and pictures of the beautiful Andean surroundings. After some rest, we will start our descending to the Refuge. It will take us 4 to 5 hours. Once in “Hermanos Carrel Refuge” we will pack our gear, where our transportation will be ready to take us back to Quito (B/BL/-)
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Last update: Edgar Parra
(28 Aug 2020)