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Chimborazo 6270m

Chimborazo is the highest peak in Ecuador and a reasonably straightforward ascent, though it can be icy in some years. The summit is the farthest point from the centre of the earth due to the earths equatorial bulge!.


Crossing the plateau towards the summit of Chimborazo

The summit of Chimborazo on a cold and stormy day.

Midnight feast at 5400m on Chimborazo, 1999

We organise expeditions to Chimborazo most years. For details of how to climb Chimborazo please see our guidebook.

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