Digging a Trench

Climb Every Mountain!

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July 22nd 2006
Hello again, just thought I'd write a quick blog before we set off in the morning to start our acclimatization for the mountain climb on Sunday. This week's title is a bit misleading, as we only aim to climb Illinizas Norte, and not every mountain in Ecuador this weekend (something that might take several months, if some lunatic wanted to attempt it). The plan is to set off tomorrow to a hostal ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

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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