Ecuador Volcanoes Expedition Dispatch
October 7, 2018 – Summiting Ruca Pichincha
Our original goal today was to climb Guagua Pichincha but due to road conditions we decided to climb the other side of the volcano, Ruca Pichincha, at an elevation of 15,728 ft / 4,794 m.
Transfer to Ruca Pichincha trailhead
Time to prepare our lunch
Climbing route of Ruca Pichincha
Approaching the gondola that will carry us up from Quito, 9,400ft to 13,000ft
Photo op in front of the poster of the Volcano Ruca Pichincha
Finally, we are inside the gondola!
Climbing Ruca Pichincha
Flowers of Ecuador
Osvaldo and Joaquin – Berg Adventures Ecuador guides
Adriana enjoying her lunch
Teddy is back! This is the second time that Teddy climbs Ruca Pichincha along with Margaret
Joaquin, Wally and Osvaldo- Berg Adventures super guide team
Kale looking happy and strong
Team on the summit
Now it is time to go back to Quito