Ecuador Volcanoes Team 5 Now Team Vaca Vengers

 

Yesterday, Team “Vaca Vengers” left the Cayambe camp after breakfast for a thorough glacier skills training at 6,000ft on Cayambe glacier. Everybody had fun and is acclimating well to the altitude. Today, the “Vaca Vengers” move up to the Cayambe hut, where they will spend the afternoon resting and preparing for the upcoming climb tonight.
All team members say “hi” to family and friends. Please stay tuned and wish us luck for the Cayambe climb!
 

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