Grace Hoeman was one of the best mountaineers of the 1960s, but male-dominated climbing groups refused to let her join. When ...

Readers learn about the Humboldt Current, his observations on volcanoes and mines, his thwarted ascent of Mount Chimborazo, the discovery of the Casiquiare canal, his invention of isotherms ...

The point on the Earth which is furthest from the centre is Mount Chimborazo. This is a mount near the equator, which is further from the centre of the Earth than Mount Everest because the world is an ...

sign marking the maximum ascent limit of 5100 meters on Chimborazo Volcano in Ecuador, with the imposing snow-capped summit of the mountain in the background Aerial Panning Shot of the Beautiful ...

From bustling metropolises surrounded by dramatic mountain backdrops to islands teeming with biodiversity, these are the top places to head in Ecuador on your 2025 trip ...

Probably the two most popular to summit are Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, around two hours away from each other near the central part of the Avenue. The latter, which stands at 6,263m, has the unique ...

At least one such foray up Ecuadorian peak Chimborazo failed due to avalanche conditions, but he soldiered on toward the Andes' crown jewel: Mount Aconcagua. Once again, the Squamish native upped the ...

At least one such foray up Ecuadorian peak Chimborazo failed due to avalanche conditions, but he soldiered on toward the Andes' crown jewel: Mount Aconcagua. Once again, the Squamish native upped ...