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Ecuador 2020

Chimbo Climb: “Lower Summit”

Veintimilla. Higher than Denali. A Fantastically Brutal Day. The snow surface is Goldilocks good—firm enough that we’re not burning energy breaking trail (or flirting with avalanche terrain), soft enough that we’re not skating on hard ice. Just enough grip to allow more switchbacks to eat into this mountain’s infinite steepness. Perfect for long, forgiving switchbacks […]