Ecuador

January 8–21, 2026

Trip Open

Trip Details

South American Clean Water Climb (Ecuador)
January 8-21, 2026
Trip Leader: Kevin Talley
Status: OPEN TO REGISTRATION

Trip Brochure

Trip Purpose:

7th Annual South American Clean Water Climb.

Join us as we summit five incredible volcanoes in Ecuador’s Andes region, including some of the most breathtaking and technically challenging peaks on Earth.

Itinerary:

Mt. Pasochoa (13,779’)
Mt. Pichincha (15,728’)
Mt. Cayambe (18,996’) – the highest point on the equator
Mt. Cotopaxi (19,347’) – the highest active volcano in the world
Mt. Chimborazo (20,548’) – the closest point to the sun
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Day 1 (Jan 8): Depart USA → Flight to Quito
Day 2 (Jan 9): Arrive in Quito → Transfer to hotel
Day 3 (Jan 10): Quito city tour → Explore cultural sites
Day 4 (Jan 11): Hike Mt. Pasochoa (13,800’) → Acclimatization
Day 5 (Jan 12): Hike Mt. Pichincha (15,600’) → High-altitude prep
Day 6 (Jan 13): Drive to Cayambe → Glacier training at Cayambe Refuge
Day 7 (Jan 14): Summit Mt. Cayambe (18,996’) → Drive to Otavalo
Day 8 (Jan 15): Visit Otavalo market → Travel to Cotopaxi region
Optional: Short trip return after Cayambe
Day 9 (Jan 16): Hike to Cotopaxi Refuge (15,400’) → Overnight at refuge
Day 10 (Jan 17): Summit Mt. Cotopaxi (19,347’) → Drive to Banos
Day 11 (Jan 18): Rest day in Banos → Explore hot springs and shops
Day 12 (Jan 19): Drive to Chimborazo → Hike to high camp (17,384’)
Day 13 (Jan 20): Summit Mt. Chimborazo (20,548’) → Return to Quito
Day 14 (Jan 21): Depart Quito → Return flight to the USA