The Illiniza is a non active volcano approximately 55km (34mi) in a southwestern direction from Quito. There are actually two summits the Illiniza Sur which is about 5348m (17545ft) high and with a glacier on its top. Compared to the southern summit is the Illiniza Norte with its 5126m (168179ft) not that high and therefore there is only rocks but no glacier.
On a 4700m (15419ft) situated in the middle of both summits there is a refuge called Nuevos Horizontes where most of the climbing tours to Illiniza Sur or Illiniza Norte begin. For experienced climbers the Illiniza Sur will be challenging because its technically more difficult to crest this peak because of the glacier. Of course it is only possible to go there with specialized equipment and a guide.
For the northern peak it is not necessary to have particular glacier equipment but it is recommended to use helmet and rope because of abruptly changing weather conditions.
Gulliver Expeditions is a tour operator for hiking and climbing tours such as the Illinizas tour is one. Of course it is not a tour to start off just after arriving to Quito or heights like this. Gulliver Expeditions therefore offers some acclimatization tours to well-prepare their clients for the next step higher.
Because I am not a well-trained hiker on those heights I will go for volcanos like corazon which is on a more comfortable height for me. But of course it must be a spectacular thing to climb and enjoy the view after reaching the summit.
On a 4700m (15419ft) situated in the middle of both summits there is a refuge called Nuevos Horizontes where most of the climbing tours to Illiniza Sur or Illiniza Norte begin. For experienced climbers the Illiniza Sur will be challenging because its technically more difficult to crest this peak because of the glacier. Of course it is only possible to go there with specialized equipment and a guide.
For the northern peak it is not necessary to have particular glacier equipment but it is recommended to use helmet and rope because of abruptly changing weather conditions.
Gulliver Expeditions is a tour operator for hiking and climbing tours such as the Illinizas tour is one. Of course it is not a tour to start off just after arriving to Quito or heights like this. Gulliver Expeditions therefore offers some acclimatization tours to well-prepare their clients for the next step higher.
Because I am not a well-trained hiker on those heights I will go for volcanos like corazon which is on a more comfortable height for me. But of course it must be a spectacular thing to climb and enjoy the view after reaching the summit.
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