David attempts Antisana. Off to Chimborazo now!

 

Hello family and friends. David is doing well and feeling well acclimated before his summit attempt on the highest mountain in Ecuador: Chimborazo.
The team was forced to turn around by high winds on Antisana. Anyway, they fought the strongs gusts of wind up to 16,600 feet on the fourth highest mountain in the country.
They are feeling optimistic for their summit bid on Chimborazo which will start today at midnight.
David sends his best to family and friends.
Stay tuned

Lenticular clouds on Antisana

 

 

 

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