On 12/28/2017, I climbed Chimborazo, the highest volcano in Ecuador. I climbed with Andean Summit Adventure. They arranged for my guide, Emanuel, who was skilled, strong, encouraging, and very pleasant to be with.

We left the Carente Refuge (elevation 4800 meters) at 11 pm. Our summit attempt was aborted at 4 am at an elevation of 5800 meters (463 vertical meters short of the summit at 6263 meters) due to avalanche potential.

Emanuel took this photo of me on the way down at ~5000 meters at ~ 6 am on the morning. I was thrilled to learn that I was capable of completing this climb – and am looking forward to coming back and doing so.