Climbing Ecuador Ilinizas

Ilinizas North

Prehistorically, they were one volcano but today the two peaks are

separated by a saddle of about 1km in width. Both peaks offer some

of the more enjoyable climbing in Ecuador. For the hiker or soft climber,

the North peak is a truly fun climb with some heart- stopping scrambles

thrown in. South peak has experienced some deglaciation changes induced

by global warming, now affecting its ice conditions. South Peak is thus

reserved for experienced ice climbers and expertise in ice techniques is requested.

The South peak provides several challenging and demanding routes as well. If you are unsure as to

if this trip suits you, please contact us for advice prior to booking.

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FIRST DAY: We departure from Quito or Baños at 8am. It will take us about

3 hours to arrive to the place named “La Virgen O Bosque Encantado de Polilepis”.

Our first stop is at the parking. From there we will have a walk in a

ground full of sand. We will walk for about 3-4 hours until the refuge.

There, we will eat a delicious box lunch, and after that the guide is going to explain you about the mountain and will teach you how to use the equipment ant the different technical ands safety instructions. Finally the guide will check the equipment, you have dinner and then you go to sleep.

SECOND DAY: We wake up at 3 am to get ready, take a coffee and start the climbing. It will take you about 5 to 6 hours to reach the summit. Depending on the climate and the snow conditions you will be able to reach the Maximum pick or the Ambato 's pick. If you arrive at the summit, it will take you approximately 2 hours and a half to descend until the refuge.

On arrival you will have breakfast and after that continue walking down until

the parking for about 1 hour and a half. Finally we take the car to go back to Quito or Baños.

ANNOTATIONS: Equipment for a minimum temperature of 10 C below zero.

Sun block for 25 C. Lip balm. Protection for cameras against low temperatures.

Small back packs to climb to the summit. Minimum one liter of bottled water.

YOU WILL NEED:

• Passport (original)
• Warm clothes - Small backpack
• Extra batteries for the flashlight.
• Camera / Film (200/400/800 ASA)

WE PROVIDE YOU:

• Plastic boots
• Special Pants and Jacket
• External, internal gloves mask and hat
• Caps, ice axes, gaiters and harness
• Flashlight, Sun-glasses
• Sleeping bag and extras

DISTANCE: 3 hours to the Refuge (1 st day); and 5-6 hours to the summit (2 nd day)

ALTITUDE: 5248 m Maximum pick and 5120 m at the Ambato 's Pick

TIME: Minimum 2 days - Maximum 3 days

GROUP SIZE: Minimum 2 people - Maximum 8 people.

INCLUDES:
Transportation from Baños to Baños or Quito to Quito food, equipment,

Guide certified by the Association of Mountain Guides of Ecuador (2),

every guide carry his communication equipment
Entrance fee (10 $) and Refuge ( 20usd )

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