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Ecuador Volcanos - Expedition News - 3rd January 2026
Leader: Rodrigo Pérez
17th January 2026 - Abandoned attempt of Chimborazo
Unfortunately, the team had to abandon their summit attempt after reaching a maximum height of 5800m due to exhaustion. Everyone has since made it back to Quito safely.
13th January 2026 - Summit Success on Cotopaxi
10th January 2026 - Summit Success on Cayambe
8th January 2026 - Summit Success on Iliniza Norte
3rd January 2026 - Departure day
Today the team make their way to the airport to embark on their Ecuador Volcano expedition.
About Nathan Bursnell
Nathan is a passionate hiker and climber who discovered a love for the mountains despite originally hailing from the famously flat lands of Norwich. Now rarely far from steep ground, he spends much of his time trad climbing in the local area, with regular trips to the Peak District to enjoy classic British rock routes.
Beyond the UK, he has experience sport climbing in Greece, Spain and even Thailand, alongside a growing passion for high-altitude and alpine environments. His mountaineering highlights include summiting Island Peak in Nepal and visiting Everest Base Camp, as well as completing a range of alpine climbs around Chamonix, including successful ascents of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
£2,845
6,268m
Grade: 2B
14 Days With Flight