BY Rami Rasamny | April 09 2024

CHIMBORAZO & COTOPAXI EXPEDITION – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

CHIMBORAZO & COTOPAXI EXPEDITION – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

🌍 Chimborazo & Cotopaxi Expedition – Everything You Need to Know! | Talking Outdoors with Rami Rasamny

🏔️🎒 Thinking about climbing Chimborazo and Cotopaxi? In this full-length episode of Talking Outdoors, Life Happens Outdoors founder and veteran team leader Rami Rasamny dives deep into what it takes to climb Chimborazo and Cotopaxi, two of Ecuador’s most iconic volcanoes. From altitude challenges and difficulty levels to best time to climb and guided expedition insights, this episode covers everything you need to know before setting off on this high-altitude adventure. Check out the full episode where we cover:

✔️ How hard is it to climb Chimborazo? ✔️ How long does it take to climb Mount Chimborazo? ✔️ Best time to climb Chimborazo and Cotopaxi ✔️ Chimborazo climb difficulty – What makes this ascent unique? ✔️ How to train and prepare for a Chimborazo and Cotopaxi expedition ✔️ The role of guided climbs and why they are essential ✔️ Chimborazo climb cost and logistics of the trip ✔️ Altitude challenges and acclimatization tips for the climb

📍 What is the Chimborazo & Cotopaxi Expedition? Towering at 6,263m (20,549ft), Chimborazo is the highest point on Earth relative to the planet’s center, making it a bucket-list climb for many mountaineers. Cotopaxi (5,897m/19,347ft) is one of the world’s highest active volcanoes and serves as a great preparation climb before attempting Chimborazo. But is Chimborazo hard to climb? How long does the ascent take? What should you expect on the expedition? We answer all your questions!

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📢 Let us know in the comments: Have you climbed Chimborazo or Cotopaxi? What was your experience like?

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