Chimborazo & Cotopaxi: A Journey to the Closest Point to the Sun
The final ascent towards the summit of Chimborazo, Ecuador. There is a place in the middle of the world where the earth rises to converse with the stars. Explorers of old named it the “Avenue of the Volcanoes,” a mythical corridor guarded by titans of ice that silhouette against the equatorial sky. Here, two summits […]
How to Choose Your First High-Altitude Expedition
Sunrise during the Ojos del Salado Volcano Expedition, Chile. Taking the step towards a high-altitude expedition, one that surpasses the 5,000 or 6,000-meter barrier, is an exciting moment in any mountaineer’s journey. But it can also raise questions like, which is the right mountain to start with? Am I truly prepared? How does it differ […]
