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Everything You Need to Know About Climbing Alpamayo

Everything You Need to Know About Climbing Alpamayo Renowned as one of the most stunning mountains in the world, Alpamayo rises like a dream in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca. With its

03/11/2025

Climb Cotopaxi: A Majestic Return to this Volcanic Summit!

Climb Cotopaxi: A Majestic Return to this Volcanic Summit! Climb Cotopaxi with Summit Stoke! We are thrilled to share the exciting news that the iconic Cotopaxi volcano has once again

03/09/2024

Is Chimborazo really higher than Everest?

Is Chimborazo really higher than Everest? Welcome, adventurous souls, to another exciting exploration with Summit Stoke! Today, we embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries surrounding two of the

01/31/2024

Embracing Sustainable Practices in Mountaineering: A Guide to Leave No Trace Principles

Embracing Sustainable Practices in Mountaineering: A Guide to Leave No Trace Principles In the world of mountaineering, where breathtaking landscapes meet daring adventures, the call for responsible and sustainable practices

11/15/2023

Beyond the Basics: Technical Mountaineering Skills Every Intermediate Climber Should Know

Beyond the Basics: Technical Mountaineering Skills Every Intermediate Climber Should Know Technical Mountaineering skills that we at Summit Stoke consider paramount for intermediate climbers: Hey Adventurers! You’ve had a taste

11/07/2023

5 Beginner Peaks to Kickstart Your Mountain Climbing Journey

5 Beginner Peaks to Kickstart Your Mountain Climbing Journey Mountains truly rock our world: Some remain unclimbed and others offer us short time-windows to experience their immense beauty. If you

10/25/2023

Mastering High-Altitude Mountaineering: Summit Stoke’s Comprehensive Guide

Mastering High-Altitude Mountaineering: Summit Stoke’s Comprehensive Guide Beginner Mountaineering in Ecuador Embarking on a journey into high-altitude mountaineering is a thrilling endeavor, and if you’re wondering where to start, look

10/11/2023

Freedom is a Mountaintop

Freedom is a Mountaintop Mountaineering is such a sacred practice. It shakes you at your very core and makes you feel alive like nothing else all while being the humblest

09/26/2023

What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn’t Fail?

What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn’t Fail? Read that headline once again. ‘What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn’t Fail? What was your first immediate

11/03/2022

Your Next Alpine Dream: El Altar

Your Next Alpine Dream: El Altar A towering, mythical, half-moon shaped formation of nine glaciated peaks at the very heart of the Ecuadorian Andes, where the highlands meet the Amazon

10/26/2022

The Summit Stoke Philosophy: What We’re All About

The Summit Stoke Philosophy: What We’re All About Who is Summit Stoke? We are the people who get excited about newly fallen snow, being above the clouds, the sound of

09/26/2022

” I successfully summited Cotopaxi with Summit Stoke. They made sure I was well acclimatized by including Corazón and Iliniza North in my itinerary. When climbing Chimborazo wasn't possible due to conditions, they were super flexible and I was able to pivot to Cayambe instead. My guide Fatima was attentive and super knowledgeable. Not only does she know the mountains well but she has great relationships with the local climbing community. Would definitely recommend the team at Summit Stoke!!!!”

“The best experience of my life. Professionals and passionate about the mountains. Excellent planning. Very punctual and organized. In those mountains it makes you feel safe. The best.”

“Excellent. Very attentive, helpful and supportive. Impeccable logistics, they adapt and anticipate very well according to sudden changes out of their hands to external events. Personalized, professional in all areas. I would return a thousand and one times to hire them. You can tell they love what they do. 100% Pura Vida”

”Montañas de Ecuador with Summit Stoke y el mejor Guía David. Muchas Gracias para todo. & the biggest challenge so far! On the list: 1: Guagua Pichincha 4776 m 2: Quilindaña 4878 m 3: Cayambe 5800 m 4: Antisana 5750 m”

"10-star experience with Summit Stoke! I traveled with Summit Stoke around fantastic and beautiful Ecuador. Summit Stoke created a very authentic and accomplished experience that I will never forget. It was clearly my best experience in South America and I am so happy that I chose to travel with them. I look forward to returning to Ecuador in the future where I would have no hesitation in choosing Summit Stoke to plan and arrange the trip for me!"

"I hiked Volcan Cotopaxi and my guide was Alberto. He was professional, reliable and a lot of fun. I couldn't have had a better partner for tackling Cotopaxi. Gracias Alberto!"

"Very grateful for so much and for the best birthday gift of my life. Summit Stoke was the best of the best experience"

"I am sooo grateful for Summit Stoke's help in Peru! They got me a spot on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with only a few weeks of anticipation. Normally they are sold out months in advance! In short Summit Stoke is: thorough, reliable, pleasant to do business with, competent and knowledgeable. My easiest recommendations!"

"The best option for tourism and mountaineering in Ecuador. Professional, committed, 100% attentive. Super recommended."

"My partner and I participated in the intermediate expedition in July 2024. From Day 1 of inquiring the itinerary, Amalie (the co-owner) was incredibly responsive and attentive to our questions. She was honest with her responses and provided useful feedback where necessary. Summit Stoke engaged a top-notch, English-speaking guide and cautious driver for our expedition. We felt incredible safe during the climbs as well as the drives across the country. The itinerary is quite unique compared to other similar companies. Notably, the rock climbing sessions and the glacier training were useful in reaching the summits safely. We would certainly consider Summit Stoke for our next Andean adventures."

"We reached the top of Imbabura! Thanks to our guide Pedro, who was patient and careful, we managed to reach the top of Imbabura. For me this was a dream come true, thanks to Summit Stoke for making it possible."

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