Ecuador Volcanoes: Beren & Team Hike to Top of Rucu Pichincha
What a day! After breakfast the rain let up for a bit and we boarded the teleferico for a ride up to 13,200 feet. Nice way to travel. We caught a quick glance at Cotopaxi before the clouds rolled in and enjoyed perfect walking temperatures up to the ridge of the extinct volcano Rucu Pichincha. With a weather window to work with, we roped up and climbed to the summit, everyone standing tall at 15,700 feet above the sea. The team did great and we even managed to get down to the trail before the rain came in. The rain stayed with us until we got back to town, but everyone's spirits remained high and now we are relaxing before dinner. Tomorrow we leave Quito and head for even higher ground. Wish us luck!
RMI Guide Jake Beren
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Comments (6)
Hi Mark, we are glad to see you with your team. We hope you will continue to have a good trip and we will follow your adventure via this blog!!
Posted by: Wally Rappe on
Looks like you are doing well and should I say, even “rested”. hope you are keeping a log so we can hear all about the climb. Push your limits!!! jL
Posted by: John Lind SR on
Best of luck. Wish I was there.
Posted by: John Loschky on
Looks like the beginning of a really fun trip! Good luck and be safe!
Posted by: LeiMomi on
Looking good Mark Loschky! Hope the Achilles is holding up. Looking forward to seeing more pics on the blog!
Posted by: Brian McInnes on
Congrats! Love the smiles! Keep going!
Posted by: Patsy on