5 articles tagged with mountaineering
Standing at 4,200 meters on the flanks of Chimborazo, watching Andean condors ride thermal currents above páramo grasslands, I realized why Ambato remains Ecuador's best-kept mountaineering secret. While tourists flock to Quito and Baños, this central highland city offers access...
The mountains of Wangdue Phodrang aren't just geographic formations—they're living deities wrapped in prayer flags and mist. As someone who's chased summits across four continents, I can tell you that nowhere else have I felt terrain so deeply infused with...
Standing beneath the Matterhorn for the first time is a humbling experience. This iconic pyramid-shaped peak has captivated mountaineers for centuries, its imposing silhouette both a challenge and a siren call. As someone who grew up studying the architectural marvels...
The moment my plane descended toward Quito International Airport, I knew this business trip extension was the right decision. Surrounded by a crown of volcanic peaks and nestled in a high Andean valley at 9,350 feet, Ecuador's capital presents an...
The morning sun had just begun to paint El Misti's perfect cone with golden light as I stood at 16,000 feet, my breath forming small clouds in the thin air. Twenty-six years after my first Himalayan trek sparked my love...