Mountaineering, Cayambe, Ecuador, 6-day Introductory course

Join Jaime, an IFMGA certified guide, on this mountaineering introductory course in Cayambe, Ecuador. And follow him to the summit of this majestic volcano.

Private

Andes

6 Days

All year

High

Beginner

Highlights

Learn all the basics for mountaineering with an expert guide
Practice constantly as you explore Ecuador’s famous volcano, Cayambe
Reach the summit of Cayambe and put to test all your new acquired skills

Description

There is no similar feeling than the one experienced when conquering a summit. However, reaching the top of a mountain is not an easy endeavor. So allow me to be your guide on this mountaineering introductory course in Cayambe. And welcome you into the magical world of mountaineering.

Over a period of 6 days, we will be learning and practicing everything you need to know for a successful expedition. We’ll cover different techniques and skills, from rock to ice climbing, and from the use of the equipment to having a safe ascent. For instance, some of the things we will learn are:

Basic, theoretical and practical mountaineering notions
How to read a map
Reading the weather
Mountain hygiene
Movements on rock, snow and ice
Crevasse safety and rescue procedures
Glacier travel techniques
How to tie a knot and use a snow anchor
Techniques for sport climbing
Rope team
The use of ice axes, crampons and screws
Resistance to fatigue, hunger and cold

Moreover, our classroom will be one of the most beautiful and exciting places in Ecuador, the Cayambe Volcano. So, during our course, not only will we be constantly practicing each one of our lessons, we’ll also get the chance to explore this magnificent place.

What’s more, our final test will be climbing Cayambe itself. Hence, you’ll get the opportunity to stand at the top of this colossal volcano, while using all the techniques we learnt through out our course.

So let me guide on this mountaineering adventure. And share with you my passion for this marvellous sport in one of the most dazzling places on Earth. Request to book this trip and stand with me at the top of Cayambe.

Looking for a more challenging ascent? Test your skills and join this 13-day mountaineering trip from Quito to Chimborazo.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Transport during the trip
Permit and entrance fees
Mountain guide expenses
Lifts tickets

Price details

Pick up on the first day and drop off on the last day can be arranged according to your accommodation within Quito.
day 1: rock climbing techniques in Quito, artificial wall / boulder, rope techniques etc. other theory, night in hotel Vieja Cuba, catering: / LB / -
day 2: Rucu Pichincha via Paso de la Muerte, technique for ridges, night in hotel Vieja Cuba, catering: B / LB /
day 3: Iliniza Norte rope techniques, weather, maps, training out in the field, night in Ilinizas Lodge, catering: B / LB / D
day 4: glacier training Cayambe, night refuge, catering: B / LB / D
day 5 & 6: glacier training and Cayambe summit, night refuge, catering day 5: B / LB / D, day 6: B / / -
return to Quito end of service

About the guide

Jaime

4.9

(46)

Mountain Guide

Certified IFMGA - ASEGUIM Mountain Guide, National guide, Rescue Team Member GRA & Lawyer.

As passionate mountaineer and with almost 20 years of guiding experience, I worked with clients from all over the world. Each tour is a unique experience and I will pleased to guide you to the marvellous summits of Ecuador and South America. My journeys have allowed me to guide and summit several mountains in Peru, like Alpamayo, Chopicalqui & Tocllaraju amongst others and to experience some mountain climbing in the Alps of Austria and Italy.

I’m based in Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador’s famous piece of heaven, where we run together with my Austrian girlfriend a small tour operator and a consulting office.

Continuous improvement and keeping up with the State of the Art is our mission:in 2017, I completed the IFMGA certification and, recently, in 2018, I received the National guide certification from the ministry of Tourism.

President of Baños Trail Running Club, I run every week with my team. My achievement of 2018 : Finishing 1st of my category for the 100km Ruco Ultra Trail.

I’m looking forward to exploring our beautiful mountains together with you.

Languages

German | French | English

Certificates

ASEGUIM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about Jaime

Taher

Jaime is the man. It was an amazing journey. Right from the start to the end, he helped us with everything, guiding in what we should bring, how to approach each mountain and prepare. Shout out to Elisabeth, who was amazing with the planning, always ready with answers to our queries and very efficient and organized. The team made it possible and very easy for us to experience Cotopaxi and Quito

I spent an almost 3 week long holiday with Andean Summit Adventure in Ecuador this November and can totally recommend this agency. As a guest you feel really welcome and our guide Jaime was very experienced, professional and friendly. We climbed some mountains off the beaten track and it was a lot of fun! The organization was perfect as well, both for mountain days as well as for the rest days (hot springs, mitad del mundo and so on)

We summited Cotopaxi with Jamie as our guide. It was an unbelievable and perfect experience. Jamie was very knowledgeable, skilled, and personable. He shared just enough information with us for each part of the trip for us to be prepared but not too overwhelmed. It was very easy to communicate with our guide and the company before the trip. The food was really nice and the whole experience staying at the refuge and meeting other climbers and guides. We were very confident in Jamie’s skills and ability to keep us safe. His saying “never give up!” was very motivating for our successful summit. The gear was all very nice and up to date, we were given every tool we needed. I felt every emotion during this day from excitement, to fear, to fatigue, to gratitude, I cried very much at the summit because it was so beautiful and it was such a big accomplishment for myself and my husband. Overall this experience was our favorite for our time in Ecuador and even one of my favorites of my whole life! Highly recommend Jamie and Andean summit adventure. Worth every dollar as an investment for an experience of a lifetime!

Thanks to Elisabeth, the experience before climb was already great - she provided guidance and all answers right away, even being in different timezone! Jaime was our guide and he is exceptionally skilled guide, with tons of experience, but also we did many great talks about different things! Can't recommend this guides highly enough!

Bill

We weren’t able to attempt Chimbo, but Elisabeth was incredible at helping us change our trip, and Romel was a great guide, we had a great time in Baños!