Ecuador Volcanoes Team 3 Gets Started!

Hi folks! Team members Sarah, Matt, Richard, Mark, Andrew and Eric have started their acclimatization proccess in the Ecuadorian Andes. Their expedition goal is to try to climb the three highest mountains in Ecuador: Cayambe, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.

They visited the beautiful Colonial District of Quito and summited Pichincha volcano (15,413 feet). They are in high spirits. The team is currently enjoying the hot springs in the cloud forest and tomorrow will go on another acclimation hike.

They send their best to family and friends. Thanks for following. More soon

 

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