ECUADORIAN MOUNTAIN ROUTS




Eastern Cordillera

 Antisana - Main Summit Direct February 1999, main summit direct in great
 shape, lots of crevasses, so be prepared.

 Cayambe - Picos Jarrin: As of February 1999, Route in Great Condition.

Cotopaxi - Normal route, aka comercial route, is in good shape. There are a
 few gaping crevasses spanned by snow bridges, but well maintained and stable.
 New Snow Beware.

 El Altar - Italian Route has changed due to lack of snow and ice, the route
 now crosses a short section of rock between the upper and lower glacier. Poor
 conditons due to small amount of ice/snow.

 Sincholagua - Normal route: very basic, follow cairns, a rope is essential for
 the last 25 meters, aiding a rappel off the summit.

 Tungurahua - Normal route: basic scree slog, with 40 minutes of gentle glacier
 at top, basic gear is need for 100% safety, there are crevasses on the glacier.


Western Cordillera

 Carihuairazo - No new snow -- conditions constantly changing.

 Chimborazo - Whymper Route: Very Dangerous Rockfall; Normal Route:
 Dangerous Rockfall; Direct Recent Success, this has become the comercial
 "normal" route. Lots of Snow.

 Corazon - Route doesn't change - just the weather! Recently landowners have
 been turning climbers away, access is through private property.

 Cotacachi - Despite the rotten rock the route is in good shape with minimal
 snow. Watch out for lightning.

Ilinizas.-  North and South peaks