Chimborazo High Camp

Chimborazo High Camp enhances the chances of reaching the summit of Ecuador´s highest peak, by cutting the effort in almost half, and starting at 5400 m, Vs 4800m which is the altitude of Carrel refuge is located, from where most people start the climb.

That means that our clients will have a 600 m head start, and the attack to the summit is only 900 m and can take 5-6 hours, this is huge leverage over the other climbers.

Ideally, this is a 4-day package where climbers take some time to get better acclimatization prior to the climb, good physical condition is also a key factor in making the summit as it takes endurance and stamina to overcome the difficulties of the climb, even though Chimborazo is not a technical climb, it takes 6-7 hours to reach the summit, trekking in the snow with crampons and special mountain gear.

The high camp enhances the odds of reaching the maximum summit of Chimborazo.

Costs 

4 day package

• If Climbing alone $850
• If 2 climbers $630 per person

2 day Basic Highcamp plan

• If Climbing alone $680
• 2 Climbers $425 per person

We have been using this method since 2018 and it gives us a success rate of 80%

This video is taken at 6 pm by one of our guides, with Austrian clients, this was only possible due to the high camp and perfect weather conditions.

Climbers can add other climbs prior to this expedition, we recommend our clients to prepare appropriately physically and adaptation to altitude prior to the climb, here are some recommendations to start training for Chimborazo

We recommend our potential climbers, adjust their time into preparing accordingly to the altitude prior to the start of the climb, also we have some tips on how to train for Chimborazo here

Climbing smaller peaks such as Cotopaxi or Carihuiarazo can be added to the expedition, as a goal to train for the maximum summit in Ecuador

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