Climb Cotopaxi - Expedition News 24th January 2026

Leader: Rodrigo and Dave Pritt

4th February 2026 - Baños

Unfortunately, due to weather and general mountain conditions, the team could not attempt a summit of Chimborazo and instead headed to Baños for a very different type of adventure, before heading back to Quito.

1st February 2026 - Summit Success on Cotopaxi

Some of the team will now make their way back to Quito over the coming days, whilst the remainder continue on towards their trip extension of Chimborazo.

31st January 2026 - Ascent of Illinizas Norte summit

After some good acclimatization on passachoa, the team, headed over to Illinizas Norte to continue their acclimatization for Cotopaxi and bag another beautifuk summuit!

With a successful climb to summit and a stunning return journey, the team will now head off to Cotopaxi refuge to ready their summit bid on their expeditions main objective.

27th January 2026 - Ascent of Pasochoa

The team climbed their first 4000m peak, Pasochoa (4200m). Although cloudy, it looks like they had a good time. However, it looks like Graham discovered he was carrying Yulia's packed lunch🤣. No change there Graham!

It would seem the evening was spent celebrating in the bar. Dave nearly adhered to the AP no drinks policy, but he is the boss, so we'll let him off...

26th January 2026 - Cultural Tour of Quito

Today, the team have been exploring Quito and adjusting to the new alitutde.

25th January 2026 - Team arriving in Quito

24th January 2026 - Departing for Quito

The team will fly to Quito today.