Thanks and congrats on the race. I used a GoPro Hero 9. I filmed in 4K activity settings which helped.

Congrats on the race! That jacket is Inov8 Raceshell HZ.

Gracias tía por las palabras lindas :)

My pleasure and a big congratulations to you too! That course threw everything at us, but we finished strong.

8,471 ft of elevation gain. Good luck with the run!

Yeah, a lot of zone 2 HR training 👍🏻

Best of luck with the climb! I think what helped me the most was training to develop a strong aerobic base. I did a lot of stair master with a 10 to 25 lb weighted vest for 20 to 60 minutes. I tried to go at a slow pace so my heart rate would stay in mostly zone 2. Managing the breathing under discomfort in high altitude conditions is key. Also, strong calves, quads and glutes will help you work through the volcanic sand, snow and ice, which can all be soft or slippery.

Exactly. I drove to the midpoint to drop the bag off before heading over to the trailhead. I left a note on the bag so people would know to leave the bag alone (ie not throw it out).

@@faguero2 Sweet, appreciate the quick reply.

Haha yes, very icy that day. Luckily, we had crampons so no slipping and sliding.

thanks Maria!

thank you Laura!

Cheers!

Thanks Mike!

Thank you Judy!

thank you :)

Appreciate the comment! Definitely some great memories on that volcano.

That volcanic sand was definitely difficult to walk in. Beautiful volcano all around. I agree - great memories. Thank you!

Early September. Exact dates are in the video. Weather is supposed to be good around that time of year but we got hit with a storm on the mountain.

@@faguero2 Thanks. We're doing it in late April early May..

Awesome! Best of luck

Much appreciated man. Climb and conquer. Best of luck!

Best of luck champ watch out with that sick altitude I did Cotopaxi and tunguragua,But for some many reasons I was able to doChimborazo this last time😏 got sick quick man

Cotopaxi

@@pamelasantander5716 I was meaning to ask: "Ok, how about doing Chimborazo now?"

Chimborazo would be fun to do but I have Aconcagua on my radar now.

Yes, guides are required. For a 2-day ascent for one person, I paid $495 (includes guide and all equipment). This price may be lower if you go in a group of two or more. I booked my guide, Fernando, through explore-share.com. You can contact my guide, Fernando Iza, through his email ([email protected]) to check for availability. I think he's good for solo or small group climbs. If he's not available then I'm sure you can find other qualified guides on that site.

Thanks! Yes you can definitely rent most cold weather gear in Quito or in some smaller rental locations closer to Cotopaxi National Park. I rented a hardshell coat, inner jacket, helmet, hardshell pants, boots, crampons, and ice picks. It made it significantly easier to travel from NY.

@@faguero2 thanks for the reply! Do you you remember the approx price per person to rent gear and pay for a guide to climb the summit?

@@mikecapannelli7731 For a 2-day ascent for one person, I paid $495 (includes guide and all equipment). This price may be lower if you go in a group of two or more. I booked my guide, Fernando, through explore-share.com. You can contact my guide, Fernando Iza, through his email ([email protected]) to check for availability.

Thanks man. Best of luck!

Thank you! I used a Canon t5i rebel. Sturdy camera for travel but a little on the heavier side.

Thank you! I believe a guide is required for Cotopaxi. Either way, I highly recommend using one. My guide was Fernando from Cotopaxi Travel (www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294308-d12083085-Reviews-Cotopaxi_Travel-Quito_Pichincha_Province.html). He was very knowledgeable and helpful on the mountain. The pick up truck was my guide's truck. He picked me up from my hostel in Quito.