Mountains in Ecuador
Cayambe: 18,997 feet
Cotopaxi: 19,348 feet
This course is designed specifically for those who want to learn and improve mountaineering basic techniques while getting high altitude experience. In 12 packed days we cover the following:
- Basic Snow and Ice Seminar
With, summit attempts of
- Cayambe (18,997 feet)
- Cotopaxi (19,348 feet)
On-The-Mountain Curriculum
Our guides will teach you the skills to climb efficiently, minimize risk and maximize your opportunity for success. The seminar includes basic climbing techniques such as rope travel, ice axe arrest, crevasse rescue, anchors, cramponing and ice climbing.
A portion of the evening is spent discussing related topics including glaciology, high altitude physiology and mountain medicine.
To view photos from one of our seminars, click here.
Check out our specialized family focused trips for the entire family to enjoy.
Come and enjoy a great Ecuadorian adventure! These seminars are limited to eight participants.
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Questions about our trips? Please call us at (800) 408-8949. Or, email us here.
