Ecuador

The volcanic peaks Carihuairazo, Cayambe, and Illiniza Sur each saw serious accidents on August 13.

The avalanche on Chimborazo (20,549 feet) is the deadliest Ecuadorian climbing accident in nearly 30 years. We speak with local guides about the incident, the growing trend of unlicensed and illegal guides, and what this means for the local industry.

Apply the passion and dedication it takes to climb 5.14 to doing good around the world, and you get one of the climbing world’s greatest years of travel—ever. Here is the story of Marmot’s Lead Now Tour.