Ecuador, Jewel of the Andes, presents a relatively untraveled paradise for the beginning climber. In eleven days, we will attempt to summit two of Ecuador's highest peaks: Cotopaxi (19,347ft/5,897m), and Cayambe (18,996ft/5,790m). Great effort is required to summit all of these peaks in a relatively short period of time, yet it provides the beginning climber a definitive place to test altitude and fitness limits.

Cayambe offers heavily crevassed glaciated slopes while its notoriously changeable weather provides its own challenges. Cotopaxi, reputed by some to be the world's highest active volcano, is beautifully symmetrical and heavily glaciated. With this amount of varied climbing and high altitude, our Ecuador expedition promises a challenging and rewarding experience. This program of two high altitude ascents is unsurpassed for those interested in a unique climbing experience. Ecuador is such an interesting country and near perfect for the aspiring climber with its wealth of challenging high-altitude climbs. >>> Click here to join