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Emily Pennington
Photo Date: 
07/27/2018
Los Ilinizas National Refuge. The climb begins at 3,950 meters above sea level!
Emily Pennington
Photo Date: 
07/27/2018
The beginning of the hike follows a well-maintained trail through high-Andean grasslands up to the Nuevos Horizontes Refuge.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date: 
07/27/2018
Looking up at Iliniza Sur/Iliniza Norte shrouded in clouds.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date: 
07/27/2018
The clouds lifted nearing the end of the Class 3 scramble, and a view of the summit block of this enormous volcano finally came out.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date: 
07/27/2018
Scrambling up in a white out can be so disorienting and so rewarding when the clouds clear.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date: 
07/27/2018
Many guides will have climbers rope up near Paso de Muerte (Death Pass), as the route becomes more high-consequence and exposed.
Emily Pennington
Photo Date: 
07/27/2018
The view of the ridge from the summit block is breathtaking!
Emily Pennington
Photo Date: 
07/27/2018
Many guides will opt to have climbers descend a steep scree slope rather than down-climb the ridge. It's a fun and non-technical experience, and quite the relief after a big climb!
Emily Pennington
Photo Date: 
07/27/2018
In late afternoon, clouds often clear, allowing for a sweeping view of the valley just below Iliniza Norte.

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