katsiris.com

For all your oogling needs.


Home Login
Album list Last uploads Last comments Most viewed Top rated My Favorites Search
Home > 2010 > South America > Cotopaxi Summit

Most viewed - Cotopaxi Summit
IMG_4748.JPG
84 viewsPaul and our ice axes.
IMG_4809.JPG
84 viewsThe lights of Quito were yet another source of light besides the full moon. And then there was the lightening.
IMG_4722.JPG
83 viewsWe weren't the only ones hoping to climb Cotopaxi that night.
IMG_4817.JPG
81 viewsJose, our guide, Dan, and myself made it to the summit. Why am I the only one who looks beat?
IMG_4857.JPG
80 viewsPart of the glacier was like being in a cave full of stalactites.
IMG_4876.JPG
80 viewsIcicles point the way down.
IMG_4889.JPG
80 viewsWe've just crossed the most deadly part of the glacier and I'm all smiles. Maybe the best thing I've ever done.
IMG_4841.JPG
78 viewsCotopaxi: Covered in icing sugar.
IMG_4821.JPG
77 viewsCotopaxi Crater Panorama. The distant mountain is the furthest point from the centre of the earth.
IMG_4839.JPG
77 viewsDean, Dan, and two equally impressive mountains.
IMG_4847.JPG
77 viewsOur guide Jose gives us each a thumbs up while he appears to walk on clouds.
IMG_4808.JPG
76 viewsCotopaxi just before bedtime.
IMG_4825.JPG
76 viewsI thought this would look cool in black and white. And I was right.
IMG_4816.JPG
75 viewsThis hole goes a long way down - well below the 6000m we climbed above sea level to get here.
IMG_4835.JPG
75 viewsI'm at the top of the world looking down on creation...
IMG_4859.JPG
75 viewsThe altitude was mind boggling, especially in person.
IMG_4864.JPG
75 viewsI guess this is the next best thing to skiing.
IMG_4865.JPG
75 viewsWalking towards yet another volcano
IMG_4888.JPG
75 viewsEven without the euphoria it felt like walking on the clouds.
IMG_4811.JPG
74 viewsThe bottom of the glacier was the first chance to take photos while crampons were being assembled.
44 files on 3 page(s) 2