Antisana
A technical snow-capped peak between Napo and Pichincha. Not recommended for beginners.
Description
Between the provinces of Napo and Pichincha, Antisana (5758 m) is one of the most technical mountains in the country. Not recommended for beginners.
It is done over two days: the first night is spent in tents at a camping area at 4800 m and the summit climb starts in the early morning hours. Because of the technical skill it demands, the equipment includes technical ice axes.
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Technical equipment provided by Greenstep
Essentials
What you need to bring.
You bring it; it is not included. Without these items the summit climb cannot take place.
Itinerary
Approximate times. The departure time is agreed in advance with the guide team.
Departure from Machachi
We meet in Machachi at the time previously agreed with the guide team and head to Píntag.
Park checkpoint and camping area
We continue to the park checkpoint. Once the entry process is complete, we head to the camping area (4800 m), where we set up the tents.
Technical briefing and dinner
Technical briefing on the use of the equipment, and dinner. Food is not included: you bring it and we cook it with the camping stoves we provide. Then, rest.
Summit climb
In the early morning we begin the summit climb: about 960 m of elevation gain from the camp, with a climbing time of about 7 hours.
Return to Machachi
After the summit we return to camp, break camp and head back to Machachi, our meeting point.
