Ecuador Trip in January 05

[esugi]

Looking for partner(s) for 14 days of climbing in Ecuador this January. Itinerary includes Guagua Pichincha, Illiniza Norte, Illiniza Sur, Cotopaxi, and Chimborazo.

 

E-mail me if interested: eiji.sugi@alaskaair.com

My climbing resume can be found on summitpost.com "esugi"

[chelle]

That's a lot of climbing in 14 days. Don't forget to check out the local towns and the amazing food.

 

Have a great trip. I had friends do Illiniza Sur in 2001 and they loved it. And Coto and Chimbo were great in 2002.

[esugi]

Thanks Chelle, yes that is a lot of climbing in 14 days but Guagua is a short hike and Norte is a short scramble. They almost don't count but its good for accli.

 

We'll be sure to try the food (can't wait!) and will be checking out local markets. We also plan to hit Banos and Riobamba. Maybe squeeze in Otavalo if we have time.

[rbw1966]

I'd recommend foregoing Banos in favor of checking out Otavalo. You can day trip to Papallacta(sp?) which is a much nicer hot springs. We skipped the typical Guagua acclimitazation hike and went right to the illinizas instead and was happier for it.

 

Do the Ramp route on Sur--its a very fun route.

[ashw_justin]

and the amazing food.

 

 

 

 

 

Ok ok, there are a couple good things. Ceviche, tostado, and let's not forget the canelaso.