ANTISANA GLACIER
CHALLENGE
Proposed Days: 12
Ideal Dates: Nov-Feb / May-Jul
Base Camp: 4533m
Max Altitude: 5758m
If you are seeking to transition to an expert level in mountaineering, the Antisana Volcano is just for you. In this 12 day expedition we will review all the necessary skills to make you a qualified mountaineer. You will traverse glaciers, learn about their risks, learn crevasse rescues, rope up, use jumars and fixed ropes, learn knots, climb ice walls, rappel, and at the end you will summit this iconic mountain.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Mashpi
Day 2: Mashpi
Day 3: Quito Gangotena Hotel. City/Historical Tour and dinner at a Prize-Winning Ecuadorian Gourmet/Fusion Restaurant
Day 4: Pasochoa (acclimatization/ropes basics)
Day 5: Rucu Pichincha ridge/fixed ropes school
Day 6: Antisana/fixed ropes school (overnight at 4600m)
Day 7: Antisana/fixed ropes school (there is a safe glacier full of features)(overnight en Papallacta)
Day 8: Antisana Summit attempt
Day 9: Antisana Summit attempt
Day 10: Rest day Zuleta
Day 11: Rest day Zuleta
Day 12: Weather Day/San Jose de Puembo
WHAT YOU WILL MASTER
FIXED ROPES
RAPPELS
ICE WALL CLIMBS
SCIENCE
LADDERS
HARDWARE
How Science Will Ensure Your Summit Success
Acclimatization in the past has been something not measured but guessed. With continous pulse oximetry we’ll know when you’re ready for your summit push.
How You’ll
Splurge
CLOUD FOREST
QUITO
FUSION DINING
TOP 50
How We’ll Work
With You
Due to the highly customized nature of our expeditions,
pricing varies based on itinerary, season, or services.
Consultation
We discuss your goals, preferences, and desired level of comfort.
Tailored Itinerary
A custom expedition plan is designed for you.
Exclusive Experience
You embark on the adventure of a lifetime, suported by our elite team.
