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 and CPR certified
IFMGA Guide
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The travel logistics, hotels and lodges etc, were all superb. We will certainly climb with Alpine Ascents again and won’t hesitate to recommend your company.