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A Different Concept to Mountaineering Trips - Bring Your Family
Papallacta Hot Springs
Last April at the request of one of our customers Mountain Link created a trip profile to suit a family of three In Ecuador. The country is rich in amazing places to visit, the Galapagos Islands with their uniue flora and fauna as well as some of the highest volcanoes in the world. We visited historical haciendas near 12,000 feet to enjoy hiking, horse back riding, and fishing while acclimatizing for the climbs. One of the haciendas we visited was having it's annual round up of wild horses. Once they round them up into a large corral they trim their hooves with machetes and vaccinate them for disease. In order to trim the hooves they need to get these wild ponies on the ground. This is where the real rodeo begins. It's basically a rope and tackle affair. I have a lot of respect for bull-riders but watching these gauchos work gave new meaning to the phrase "cowboy up".
The great thing about Ecuador is that the actual climbs are only one or two nights in huts to stage for the summit climb. From an early morning summit you can be back down with your family enjoying a dinnner and shower in one of the local haciendas. While we were on the mountain the rest of the group enjoyed their own adventure with a private car and personal guide. As far as the fun-meter rating went they are planning another visit to Ecuador with us in the fall.
The climbing remains good through the summer months so if you are looking for uniue adventure off the beaten path please let us know. more details
Mount Bachelor - Guided Mountaineering Schools
Mountain Link ran its first official Denali Prep trip on Mount Bachelor last month. The weather was a real mixed bag tricks which added to one of the most important aspects of a Denali expedition, survival. We are looking forward to creating more options for climbers and non-climbers alike to enjoy all the activities that our home town has to offer. Our summer programs begin June 6.
Upcoming Trips:
Elbrus North-side - No crowds beautiful scenery this is a great way to experience the Caucasus Mountains. We are one of the only North American guide services to have done this trip. If off the beaten path appeals to you, come join us, there are just a few spots left. If you are interested, you must act now due to obtaining a Russian tourist visa. more details...
Europe Mount Blanc - We traverse the mountain by climbing the Italian side and descending through the crowds on the French side. Enjoy the beautiful and popular Alps by avoiding the traffic. If you are looking to climb in September, this is a small custom trip might be what you are looking for. Mount Blanc Traverse...
Cho Oyu - The Olympics will be over and our in-country liasons tell us that the mountain will re-open for the fall season. We are looking forward to another successful trip on this popular 8000 meter peak Climb Cho Oyu
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