ECUADOR
Volcano skiing & splitboarding
Join us in Ecuador this coming November to ski volcanoes in 14 days (*optional extra days)
The trip combines high altitude volcano skiing, Andean culture, and some of the most accessible 6,000 meter ski objectives in the world: Cayambe (5,790 m), Cotopaxi (5,897 m), and Chimborazo (6,263 m).
We start in Quito and spend several days acclimatizing on smaller peaks before moving onto Cayambe, Cotopaxi, and Chimborazo. The itinerary is designed to build altitude gradually while reviewing glacier travel, climbing, and ski mountaineering skills.
A good level of fitness, previous ski touring experience, and confidence skiing variable snow conditions are required.
SETUP
What sets us apart is our groups. We are small. Guide ratios are 4 skiers to 1 ski guide. This enables us to cater each day for the group ability, interest, and experience. We will make this trip “your” experience.
Itinerary
8 Nov (Sunday) – Arrive Quito (2,896 m), transfer hotel, sightseeing & acclimatization
9 Nov – Acclimatization climb Rucu Pichincha (4,785 m)
10 Nov – Drive Otavalo, climb Fuya Fuya (4,263 m)
11 Nov – Drive Cayambe Hut (4,600 m), glacier skills & ski preparation
12 Nov – Climb & ski Cayambe Volcano (5,790 m)
13 Nov – Rest day exploring Otavalo markets & Andean culture
14 Nov – Drive Cotopaxi National Park
15 Nov – Ski Cotopaxi Volcano (5,897 m), drive Baños
16 Nov – Recovery day in Baños waterfalls & hot springs of
17 Nov – Drive Chimborazo Lodge (4,000 m)
18 Nov – Ski tour Chimborazo High Camp (5,502 m)
19 Nov – Ski Chimborazo Volcano (6,263 m), return Quito
20 Nov – Contingency weather day
21 Nov (Saturday) – Depart home
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Optional extra ski days – depending on your timeline we can add extra days (or a week) to this program. Contact us to discuss.
Dates
8-21 November (14 days + extra days on request)
Region
Ecuador
Difficulty
Moderate
Price
Inquire
Trip Deposit:
US$1,000
Leader
To be announced
Group Size
Minimum 4 riders/skiers