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Expeditions to South America

Antisana

Altitude 5,703m/18,709ft » Duration 15 Days » Grade 2B

A two-week climbing adventure in a wild area of Ecuador

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Antisana Photo: © Mark Ward

Introduction

Antisana is a rarely climbed peak in a remote and interesting part of Ecuador. It rises impressively above the grasslands of the altiplano, surrounded by herds of wild horses, wolves, llamas and condors. The expedition is more 'backcountry' than our popular Ecuador Volcanoes expedition, as most of our nights in the mountains are spent in tents rather than huts. The greater difficulty and remoteness of our objectives, combined with their scenic beauty, make this an inspiring alpine climbing expedition... read more
Ecuador's highest mountain, Chimborazo can be climbed as an extension to this expedition.

You can round off your trip with an optional extension ... read more about Antisana extensions.

  • Chimborazo Extension 4 days - £650
  • Galapago Extension 4 days - price upon application

Availability of this expedition

If you are considering booking this expedition, please click here to contact us with any questions that you have.
If a trip is nearly full (limited), we advise you to book as soon as possible.
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Experience Required

Antisana is suitable for climbers with good cardio-vascular fitness and previous experience on climbs of Scottish grade II/Alpine PD/AD.
This expedition is graded 2B... read more about grades
Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.

Team Composition

Dave Walsh will be leading the 2008 Antisana expedition. Dave is one of our most experienced leaders and is also our Senior Course Director on our Scottish Winter Courses and Rock Climbing and Scrambling Courses...read more
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There are 12 places available on the expedition.

Leader Dave Walsh (Oct '08).

Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: Fly UK to Quito... read more

Pre-Expedition Meeting

Prior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more

Equipment

To join the Antisana Expedition you need the following specialist equipment... read more
We have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service

Insurance

Special travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
  • +44 (0) 845 345 8848
Alternatively, you can contact us by email

First Expedition
Nov 2003
Summits
3
Total
4
Latest Reports & Photos (Nov '07)
Trekking low down on Antisana - mind those Llamas!Climbing high on AntisanaOn the summit
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Dates

Click to book a place online
Sat 25 Oct - Sat 8 Nov '08 limited
Pre Expedition meeting
3-5 Oct '08

Prices (choose currency)

UK full cost
price without taxes
£2,495
£2,341
From Quito£1,740
Single Trip Insurance£60

Altitude Profile

Courses

To get the most from your expedition, Jagged Globe offer courses to make sure you have all the skills and the fitness you need [more]

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