Ascent to Guagua Pichincha Volcano at 4794m

You don't need to be an expert climber. You just have to be brave and discover all the secrets of Guagua Pichincha volcano with Alejo, IFMGA certified guide

Andes

1 Day

All year

Description

At only 10 km from Quito, you will find a magical surprise: 3 enormous peaks. In fact, anyone who wants to challenge himself can climb these peaks in Ecuador. They form the Guagua Pichincha Volcano, which highest summit reaches to 4794 m. Local people call it Guagua.

Despite its altitude, climbers don’t need any technical preparation. This is because the surface and the volcano’s activity is under control and doesn’t mean a danger for hikers.

If you like this exciting program you just have to get in touch with me. Remember we can do it in one day. I am waiting for your call!

Price includes

Guiding fee

About the guide

Alejo

Mountain Leader

UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide from Ecuador.

Alejo fell in love with the mountains in his early years as a boy scout, and became a proficient rock climber in his youth. Through these activities, he met the friends that helped him summit Ecuador's famed peak Cotopaxi at age 14. Since then, Alejo has spent countless days in the mountains and has shared this love with many aspiring climbers.

He has climbed in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and recently did some serious alpine climbing in the Alps as part of his training to obtain his UIAGM certification. Alejo is the second Ecuadorian guide to achieve full UIAGM certification, one of very few US-certified Wilderness Emergency Medical Technicians (WEMT), and a certified member of the ASEGUIM.

He also works as a climbing, rescue, and outdoor medicine instructor. He enjoys traveling, hiking, scuba diving, running and is a pretty darned good cook.

Languages

English

Certificates

ASEGUIM

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