Diego Zurita

Diego comes to Alpine Ascents International with a wealth of guiding and climbing experience from across the Andes and around the world. He is also an instructor for the prestigious Ecuadorian Association of Mountain Guides and an active member of the mountain rescue team. In addition to his impressive climbing abilities, Diego is well versed in Ecuadorian history and culture and has near encyclopedic knowledge of local flora and fauna.
Significant Ascents
Denali
Aconcagua
Mont Blanc
Alpamayo, Peru
Quitaraju, Peru
Artesonraju, Peru
Nevado Sajama, Bolivia
Illampu, Bolivia
Janq’u Uma, Bolivia
Certifications
Wilderness First Responder / CPR
IFMGA Guide
Our guides were excellent at making sure I got on track for acclimatization despite arriving an entire 24 hours late due to a flight delay. They were patient teachers, and gave us great motivation as we moved up the mountains. On Chimborazo, they were very relaxed and confidence inspiring. I’m not sure we would have […]