Ecuador Climbing?

[mhux]

Hey, me and a few friends are studying abroad in Ecuador from June to December, and I definitely wanna get some volcanoes and other climbing in. Does anyone have any recommendations on guides (or the lack of) for the volcanoes, any necessary gear I should bring, or any travel/logistics advice? Also, does anyone know about any cragging near Quito, I'd hate to not climb for 7 months!

Any and all comments are appreciated, thanks!

[CaleHoopes]

Yes. I have a fantastic friend who is a guide in Ecuador. PM me and I'll point you to him - he does everything there. I don't know about costs individually as I met him on a climb up Cotopaxi. But let me know and I'll hook you up.

[rbw1966]

There's a climbing shop in Quito not far from the main square where you can get all kinds of local information and gear. They even rent some. Also check at the South American Explorers Club in Quito.

 

 

[AdrCLark]

I've climbed Cotopaxi, Rucu Pinchinca, and Illiniza Norte. PM me if you have specific questions and I'd be happy to tell you about my experience and give recommendations. I also have the Brandt climbing guide for Ecuador if you want to get on some of the less traveled peaks without a guide, which I would recommend.

[mhux]

Anyone know how I would fare on any and all of the volcanoes with Trango S evos? Too cold? I have plastics but it would be inconvenient...

Also has anyone climbed El Altar? Looks awesome!

[mhux]

Hey been in Quito for a month, just climbed Guagua Pichincha yesterday, cool shit...

Anyway, can anyone give me beta on the non-standard routes on Cotopaxi, Illiniza Sur, Antisana (especially), Cayambe (or any others!) Looking for more than a glacier slog at elevation; there's gotta be some harder stuff already put up!

Thanks in advance