"Despite ridge looking very gradual from a distance, but given its sizes it's a very false impression. The climb is somewhat 30-40 degrees, quite steep. Had to bail 100-120m below the summit due to avi concerns 😔 We had all kind of snow: new snow, old snow, deep snow, faceted and multiple layers, dry loose sugary one. Different types, the same shit pile, literally. We were post-hauling and trail breaking for 2-2.5 hours at least. Well, till the next time." — alexp • Feb 5, 2025

"The most demanding thing I've done to the date so far. But sure it is a beautiful climb! There was ~40 ppl in the Refuge that night, ~10-12 groups or so. About 50% of them turned back midway." — alexp • Feb 1, 2025

"Ascended the regular route from High Camp, which starts around 5,300m. The route was snow free so scrambling was easy, although very loose in some areas. Crevasses were visible and the few snow bridges we crossed were solid. 4 hours to Veintimilla, and another 30 minutes to Whymper (Chimborazo summit). I asked Chelsea to marry me at sunrise, with Sangay erupting on the horizon! " — ivo • Oct 7, 2023

"Began our approach at 2:30am and Carihuairazo was covered by a lightning storm. The storm moved on light snow remained for our climb. At 4:30am, we roped up for climbing steep snow and a loose scramble section. On the summit by 5:30am. " — ivo • Oct 4, 2023

"Via the normal south ridge route. Descended the eastern gulley. We found some fun scramble sections that never felt overly exposed. The real challenge was managing the impact of elevation on our second day in Ecuador. The was a greatly enjoyable day in Reserva Ecológica Los Illinizas. " — ivo • Oct 2, 2023