An Inside Look in Pictures: Alpenglow’s Ecuador Expedition

In case you’re wondering what it’s really like to be on an expedition – and in particular our introductory climb on Cotopaxi in Ecuador – here’s your chance! Below is a collection of photos from the past six months of Alpenglow’s Ecuador Climbing School trips. They’ll give you insight on what you’ll climb, what you’ll see, who you might meet, and all the adventures in between.

To find out info on our Ecuador expedition or to join one, check out Alpenglow’s Ecuador Climbing School page.

Yes! We’ve arrived in Quito and this city is AWESOME!

The Alpenglow Expeditions team on the summit of Cotopaxi. Yahoo!

Good morning from Chimborazo! Waking up on the mountain to the sunrise is one of the best parts of climbing Chimborazo, where we get to sleep in tents.

Looking into a crevasse on the glacier. How many times can you say you’ve done that in your lifetime?

Alpenglow Expeditions climber Quinn snaps a selfie with Cotopaxi in the background.

Riding the gondola to Rucu Pichincha for Alpenglow’s acclimatization hike

Fun times on the glacier practicing with the team. See, learning skills is fun!