Ecuador and Galapagos Expedition Dispatch
October 8, 2017 – Last Climb before Flying to Galapagos: Guagua Pichincha
Today is our last climb in Quito before flying to Galapagos; Guagua Pichincha volcano is situated 10km from Quito at an altitude of 15,672ft. (4,780m). Great views of Quito from the summit.
It was a really nice and exciting climb. Once back in Quito, we met the other members of our team and we all went out together for dinner at a great restaurant with amazing views of the Old Town.
Rob Macdonald at the local market
Shopping at street market
Team at the trailhead of Guagua Pichincha
Starting the climb
Rob Macdonald climbing Guagua Pichincha
Climbing Guagua Pichincha
Team reaches the crater of Guagua Pichincha
Approaching the summit of Guagua Pichincha
Paula Comisar on the trail
Flowers on the trail
Leah Brulotte and Chuck Tattrie at the summit of Guagua Pichincha
Team on the summit of Guagua Pichincha
Descending from the summit of Guagua Pichincha
We saw a beautiful Peregrine Hawk during our hike
Bird Pinche Hembra
Paula Comisar back at the trailhead
Our first meal together on this trip and our last meal on the mainland for a while