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Antisana

Altitude 5,703m/18,709ft » Duration 16 Days » Grade 2B

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

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Antisana Photo: © Mark Horrell

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

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

  • Galapago Extension 4 days - price upon application

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

The expedition leader will be supported by local Ecuadorian Guides...read more
read more about leaders
There are 12 places available on the expedition.

Leader Tony Halliwell (Oct '12).

Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: Fly UK to Quito... 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
6
Total
8
Latest Reports & Photos (Jan '11)
Looking southCotopaxi photographed from AntisanaOn the upper section of the route
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Dates

Click to book a place online
Sun 21 Oct - Mon 5 Nov '12
Pre-Trip Weekend:
Discuss equipment, fitness, health and acclimatisation in Snowdonia

Prices (choose currency)

UK full cost£2,620
Quito£1,740

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]

Other Trips at this Grade

These expeditions have a similar grade and might also suit you. For more information on grading [click here]

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