Ecuador Volcanoes Team 5 Acclimates on Pichincha

Hello family and friends. Team members are doing well and feeling enthusiastic and optimistic since the weather in the Ecuadorian Andes has dramatically improved in the last two weeks. Yesterday, they visited the Colonial District of Quito and today they all summited Pichincha (4,698 m / 15,413 feet) in beautiful weather.
The team is currently resting in Termas Papallacta Hot Springs Resort which is located in the cloud forest. Tomorrow, they will take another acclimatization hike.
Team members Malcolm, Daniel, Tim, Zane, Jared, Ryan and Chad say hi to family and friends.
More soon! Stay tuned!

The team at the summit of Ruco Pichincha
Descending from the summit of Pichincha volcano
Traversing during the descent
Taking a break with Pichincha in the background

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