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Ecuador Volcanoes Expedition Climb Illiniza Sur
After getting hammered by winds on Cayambe the team moved on to Illiniza Sur and met with success. Some excellent snow conditions allowed for a great day before the group moved on to Cotopaxi.
Will follow-up shortly with a report about the Cotopaxi climb. In the meantime, here’s a quick look at what’s upcoming in Ecuador:
Volcanoes Expedition
July 20 – 30, 2014
November 17 – 27, 2014
December 24, 2014-January 3, 2015
January 22-February 1, 2015
February 23-March 5, 2015
Mountaineering School
July 16 – 27, 2014
November 13 – 24, 2014
December 20 – 31, 2014
January 18 – 29, 2015
February 19-March 2, 2015
Cotopaxi Express
August 2 – 10
November 1 – 9
November 22 – 30
December 13 – 21
December 21 – 29
January 10 – 18, 2015
February 14 – 22, 2015
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Heading up Sur with Illiniza Norte in the background.
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Nice exposure on some steeper terrain.
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Nearing the summit of Sur.
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Summit shot with Cotopaxi in the background.
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Panorama of the Avenue of the Volcanoes.
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Wahoo- nice job team!