Ecuador 2019 – TEAM “DESPACITO” REACHES THE SUMMIT OF PICHINCHA VOLCANO

 

Hi everyone! Taking advantage of a spectacular morning in the Andes of Ecuador, team members: Jack (A.K.A. Poncho) Oscar (A.K.A. Quimbo) and Shane (A.K.A. Coto) summited Pichincha volcano (15,413 feet) today. By doing so, they all set up a new personal altitude record! Big congrats Team Despacito!

By the way, “Despacito” means “Slowly” in Spanish. The team celebrated by having delicious hamburgers at Chios Restaurant back in Quito. They are all doing well and happy to have enjoyed a fantastic view of the Ecuadorian mountains this morning (including Cotopaxi). They say “hi” to family and friends! Thanks for following! More soon!

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