Volcano Circuit Carihuairazo - Chimborazo - Day 5

From Ecuador

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We ate breakfast, packed and headed up Chimborazo. Getting to the top requirs crampons, an ice axe and climbing experience. We were only going up to the next refuge and then past there as far was we could. Raul went with us to make sure we were safe.

The sun was behind Chimborazo as we headed up. It was cold even though we were heading uphill. We visited the Whymper Refuge. After that Raul gave us a choice - head to the Wymper Rocks or to one of the glaciers. We decided to go to the glacier. We were walking on dirt and snow on top of the glacier but got glimpses of the glacier as we went up. Above use we could see the large glacier and ice cascades. It was very beautiful. After awhile Raul said that we had reached the farthest we could go safely. We all hugged and took photos.

After a bit we meandered down a different way and took a group photo using my tripod and camera timer.

At the bottom we snacked, talked and waited for our transport. I felt like I became good friends with Hans and Dien. We had alot of laughs along the way and I feel really lucky to have been able to do the trip with them. Raul was a great guide we were lucky to have him. Raul works for Julio Verne and for himself. His email is raultenemaza@yahoo.es. He is currently developing a web site and if I find out what that is I will include it here at a later date.