Today I climbed 3166 feet to get to 13,287 feet, which is about another 3000 feet to the summit of Pichincha mountain. I spent five hours on the trail. That is 
That is the peak behind me. I hope to top it next week (after I rest up!)
That is the peak behind me. I hope to top it next week (after I rest up!) 
The trail is often rutted from the mountain rains.
I had no guide. He didn't show up this morning so I went on alone. This sign is for the evacuation trail. I found it about half way up.
I had no guide. He didn't show up this morning so I went on alone. This sign is for the evacuation trail. I found it about half way up. 
This is Quito from up high.
Both mountains in the background are on the climb list.
Both mountains in the background are on the climb list. 
The trail starts out from Quito as a stone road. Later it turns to cow paths and deadends.
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