shadow of chimborazo

volcan chimborazo

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June 26th 2009
the climbing refuge at 5000 meters (16400 feet) was the starting point for the guide and I. we started climbing at 11 p.m. and soon ecountered soft snow that resisted the grip of crampons, sort of two steps up and slide back down one step. also we there were frequent areas of snow where you could hear water running underneath the snow surface...so we detoured to avoid these areas and this didn´ ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre » Baños

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more