January 10, 2020. If you are a climber and visiting Ecuador, the Chimborazo Volcano is an experience that you can’t miss! Chimborazo claims that its peak is the world’s furthest point from the earth’s center. You might be thinking that Everest is the highest mountain, and everyone knows that. However, you are right and yes Everest is the highest peak when measured from sea level, but it’s not the closest to the sun. This is because the shape of the earth is not a perfect sphere.

It actually bulges towards the mile further away from the earth’s center than Mount Everest! You literally will not find a point higher than the peak of the Chimborazo volcano. There are several routes to choose from. This makes it a very reachable climb to public across several skill levels and motivating for those with some experience.

Best Time to Climb Chimborazo

Chimborazo climbing Ecuador can be done year-round, but the best times to go are typically considered to be from June to July, and January to February.

For the simpler routes, the best time to go is just before midnight. This will make sure that you have descended before 10 am. The reason for this is that the strong Ecuadorian sun can melt the ice and snow, increasing the chance of rockfalls and avalanches.

The Chimborazo weather is commonly cloudy in the afternoon too, which can reduce visibility on the trail.
Preparing for the Chimborazo Climb

This is actually really imperative if you want to successfully make it to the peak. Aside from bad weather, this is one of the main reasons why groups have to turn around and head back early. You need to be able to handle the altitude.

The nice thing about Ecuador is that there are tons of other peaks and volcanoes to ascend to get you ready! Chimborazo is the highest point on the earth and gives an amazing climbing experience. For more information visit http://sierranevada.ec/en/chimborazo-climbing.

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