Ascent of Volcán Pichincha - Ruku on 2017-01-16| Other People: | Solo Ascent
| | Date: | Monday, January 16, 2017 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Volcán Pichincha - Ruku | | Location: | Ecuador | | Elevation: | 15354 ft / 4679 m |
Ascent Trip ReportSE Ridge, Class 3. This scramble is on solid rock and is more of a sustained climb 3 climb than the N Ridge or NW Ridge.
Cubre Rucu Pitchincha "Old the good that cries" 4,698 meters. Beautiful views today in all directions. I can see everything I climbed this trip (14 peaks). Hawks at the summit. Solo 4 peak traverse.
The Approach: Pitchinchas Traverse from 'Refugio Volcàn' (workers hut).
Logistics:
Take the Teleferico from the end of the trail (called Cruz Loma) down to Quito. From here take a wire van $5 and $1 per person to your Quito destination.
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| Summary Total Data | | Grade/Class: | Class 3 | | Quality: | 5 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Unmaintained Trail, Scramble | | Gear Used: | Ski Poles | | Ascent Statistics | | Route: | SE Ridge (solo ascent) | | Descent Statistics | | Route: | SE Ridge | Ascent Part of Trip: Ecuador Jan. '17 (6 nights total away from roads)
Complete Trip Sequence:
Total Trip Gain: 16949 ft / 5166 m Total Trip Loss: 16949 ft / 5166 m |
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