Covid measures in Ecuador

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Ecuador, please refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or Ecuador’s Ministry of Health. Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure: An experienced, local mountain guide with extensive knowledge of the area 15 days of hiking depending on your chosen itinerary All transportation and logistics Airport transfers All gear and equipment Accommodation during the entire trip in mountain refuges and lodges All national park permits Porters Camping gear Meals as described in the itinerary Snacks for the climb Drinking water First aid and emergency insurance (rescue) What’s not included: Transportation to Quito Accommodation for the first and last night

How fit do I need to be?

This adventure is for intermediate to experienced climbers. You will need a good level of fitness and backpacking experience to accomplish this climb. These are tough climbs, which require specific skill sets. Building effective storm camps, crevasse navigation and rescue techniques, climbing with full packs, fixed rope ascension, and formulating a climbing strategy are all necessary topics to cover. Participants should arrive with a healthy desire for enduring mountain conditions.

What if I’ve never climbed before?

This 15-day expedition is geared for intermediate to advanced climbers who are comfortable climbing and moving for 7-8 hours every day, have backpacking experience, are in very good physical condition and have snow and glacier travel skills. This is technical climbing and this course is meant to develop existing skills that will take your existing skills to the next level. If you’re new to alpine climbing, there are plenty of options to prepare you for an expedition like this. Mount Superior in the Wasatch Mountains makes for a great training ground to get the experience to move on to an expedition of this level.

What do I need to bring?

All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need: Helmet Climbing harness with a locking carabiner, belay device and chalk bag Perlon Ropes Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.) Ice axe, steel crampons with anti-bot plates Trekking poles For personal items, we recommend bringing: Fleece or wool hat Balaclava and a buff Neck gaiter Hardshell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or equivalent) Expedition-weight bottoms Lightweight wind shell Down or synthetic jacket with hood Long-sleeved base layer Gloves: lightweight synthetic, windstopper gloves, big mountain gloves and mittens Long base layer pants Lightweight trekking pants Expedition-weight bottoms Hardshell pants Softshell pants (wind-proof or wind-resistant) Quick-dry shorts Leg gaiters Liner socks, hiker socks and warm socks Mountaineering boots that work with crampons Hiking shoes Climbing shoes Two internal frame backpacks (one 35-45L and one 65-75L backpack) Two duffle bags One small duffle bag Sleeping bag and pad Compression stuff sacks Chemical hand and toe warmers Glacier glasses and goggles Water bottle or hydration pack Plastic bowl, spoon and coffee mug Food you can eat on-the-go Pocket knife Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, blister kit, toilet paper, pee bottle, etc.) Headlamp Camera — optional

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: For this private adventure, the max client to guide ratio is 2:1. The cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to hike with friends and family! Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to the Ecuadorian Andes, most people fly into Quito International Airport. From there, you can rent a car or take a taxi to the hotel. Flights generally arrive late in the evening on Day 1 of the itinerary. Once you arrive at your accommodation, you will arrange other details of your itinerary and make further plans in more detail. Please note that flights departing Quito may be booked for any time on the final day of the program.

Grand Triple | Ecuador

Alpine Climb Four Peaks in Ecuador

Guided Climbing in Ecuador: Training for Everest

Ecuador is the ideal alpine climbing destination with over thirty peaks

After a brief moment on the summit enjoying the views, you will descend back to the refuge to have breakfast

Once you land in Quito, your guides will meet you at the airport and transfer you to a hotel

Explore Quito’s old town and colonial sights with your guides and go over the details of your trip

Enjoy the spectacular sunset as you summit the majestic Cayambe

After an early and hearty breakfast, you’ll head to Antisana, about 2.5 hours away by car

Enjoy the magnificent views of Ecuador’s peaks on your free day

Start a short climb to the 5300m (17400ft) location where the geo-domes of high camp are located

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Season

March to April

Ecuador is the ideal alpine climbing destination with over thirty peaks and magnificent alpine terrain! With some of the most epic peaks in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the perfect location for mountaineers looking to up their game. This expedition will take you to four different volcanoes: Cayambe, Antisana, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to acclimatize in different locations—Quito, Illinizas Ecological Reserve, Riobamba, and Baños. Ecuador might not be a big country, but its rich history and varied ecology make it unique and bucket-list worthy. Enjoy the local hot springs, gain experience and skills at high altitudes and feel the thrill of climbing the incredible Ecuador peaks. Travel to Ecuador and undertake an extensive and unique 15-day training program expedition for mountaineers prepping for bigger objectives like Denali, the Arctic Regions, or 8000m peaks—especially Mount Everest.

Adventure highlights

The perfect training ground to gain experience at high alpine altitudes
Chimborazo’s peak is the furthest peak from the centre of the Earth
Climb four volcano peaks in the 20,000-foot range

Alpine Climb Four Peaks in Ecuador

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Ecuador Eco Adventures

Ecuador Eco Adventure is based in Riobamba, located in the “Valley of the Volcanoes” between the active Tungarahua and extinct Chimborazo and El Altar volcanoes. After exploring new routes in the mountains for several years and sharing the off-the-beaten track and trails with backpackers, today they lead climbers and outdoor enthusiast from around the world and were even recommended by the National Geographic. They are also certified by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment — they take their commitment to social responsible tourism very seriously.

Things to know

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Ecuador, please refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or Ecuador’s Ministry of Health.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get on this adventure:
- - An experienced, local mountain guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 15 days of hiking depending on your chosen itinerary
  - All transportation and logistics
  - Airport transfers
  - All gear and equipment
  - Accommodation during the entire trip in mountain refuges and lodges
  - All national park permits
  - Porters
  - Camping gear
  - Meals as described in the itinerary
  - Snacks for the climb
  - Drinking water
  - First aid and emergency insurance (rescue)
What’s not included:
- - Transportation to Quito
  - Accommodation for the first and last night
This adventure is for intermediate to experienced climbers. You will need a good level of fitness and backpacking experience to accomplish this climb. These are tough climbs, which require specific skill sets. Building effective storm camps, crevasse navigation and rescue techniques, climbing with full packs, fixed rope ascension, and formulating a climbing strategy are all necessary topics to cover. Participants should arrive with a healthy desire for enduring mountain conditions.
This 15-day expedition is geared for intermediate to advanced climbers who are comfortable climbing and moving for 7-8 hours every day, have backpacking experience, are in very good physical condition and have snow and glacier travel skills. This is technical climbing and this course is meant to develop existing skills that will take your existing skills to the next level.

If you’re new to alpine climbing, there are plenty of options to prepare you for an expedition like this. Mount Superior in the Wasatch Mountains makes for a great training ground to get the experience to move on to an expedition of this level.
All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:
- - Helmet
  - Climbing harness with a locking carabiner, belay device and chalk bag
  - Perlon
  - Ropes
  - Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.)
  - Ice axe, steel crampons with anti-bot plates
  - Trekking poles
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
- - Fleece or wool hat
  - Balaclava and a buff
  - Neck gaiter
  - Hardshell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or equivalent)
  - Expedition-weight bottoms
  - Lightweight wind shell
  - Down or synthetic jacket with hood
  - Long-sleeved base layer
  - Gloves: lightweight synthetic, windstopper gloves, big mountain gloves and mittens
  - Long base layer pants
  - Lightweight trekking pants
  - Expedition-weight bottoms
  - Hardshell pants
  - Softshell pants (wind-proof or wind-resistant)
  - Quick-dry shorts
  - Leg gaiters
  - Liner socks, hiker socks and warm socks
  - Mountaineering boots that work with crampons
  - Hiking shoes
  - Climbing shoes
  - Two internal frame backpacks (one 35-45L and one 65-75L backpack)
  - Two duffle bags
  - One small duffle bag
  - Sleeping bag and pad
  - Compression stuff sacks
  - Chemical hand and toe warmers
  - Glacier glasses and goggles
  - Water bottle or hydration pack
  - Plastic bowl, spoon and coffee mug
  - Food you can eat on-the-go
  - Pocket knife
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, blister kit, toilet paper, pee bottle, etc.)
  - Headlamp
  - Camera — optional
Group sizes and prices:
- - For this private adventure, the max client to guide ratio is 2:1.
  - The cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to hike with friends and family!
Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to the Ecuadorian Andes, most people fly into Quito International Airport. From there, you can rent a car or take a taxi to the hotel. Flights generally arrive late in the evening on Day 1 of the itinerary. Once you arrive at your accommodation, you will arrange other details of your itinerary and make further plans in more detail. Please note that flights departing Quito may be booked for any time on the final day of the program.
Cancel within 48 hours of booking your trip for free, no questions asked. If you need to change your plans up to 31 days ahead of your scheduled adventure, we offer a full refund on most trips. Within 31 days we offer free date changes or the option to convert your booking to credit to use on any 57hours adventure at a later date.