Guides
Trekking guides & field notes
Practical, first-hand advice from the trail — altitude and acclimatization, the best months to climb, route difficulty and what to pack for a multi-day trek in the Andes.
Planning
Altitude & Acclimatization for Climbing in Ecuador
The single biggest factor in summiting Cotopaxi or Chimborazo isn't fitness — it's how well you acclimatize. Here's how to get it right.
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Ecuador sits on the equator, so there's no summer or winter — just wet and dry. Here's when to come for the best summit and trekking conditions.
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