“Before going to Chimborazo, you also have to practice with crampons and axes because it’s a technical climb,” he adds. Valencia, like other Ecuadorian outfitters, offers softer adventures ...

This weekend, Paracyclist Dr. Meg Fisher and two fellow adaptive athletes will embark on a mission to reach new heights: climbing Ecuador’s three highest peaks—Cayambe, Chimborazo, and Cotopaxi.