High up on the slopes of Chimborazo Chimborazo towers above the city of Riobamba in a way that makes you feel dauntingly small. Riobamba already sits at 9000’ elevation, and Chimborazo still rises an additional 11,500’ against the horizon. On the day we were scheduled to begin our climb, the clouds finally cleared enough for…
When traveling 4000 miles to a third world country it’s pretty well accepted that there will be problems that arise along the way and details that don’t go according to plan; especially when you’re trying to accomplish the trip on a reasonable budget. Even when expected however, it can be tempting to allow problems to…
Continue reading ➞ Enjoying the Little Things – Ecuador days 1 & 2
Today I leave for Quito, Ecuador with my brother Levi and his wife Georgia, their two little girls, my cousin Madi, and our good friends Matt and Kayla. This is a trip that I’ve had planned in the back of my mind for quite some time, and it is exciting to have it finally come…
I had never traveled out of the country before. Between school, work, and not having the funds, significant travel had never been a realistic opportunity for me. I spent my childhood climbing mountains and backpacking with my family however and was well equipped for planning trips and responding to unexpected situations as they arose. In…
Continue reading ➞ Climbing Pico de Orizaba; Pt 1: Destination Tlachichuca