Scrambling up the last of the Class 2 and 3 slopes on the north face of Illiniza Norte.
Sometimes climbs are better with friends; other times, they really test your limits!
Finally reaching the summit was a huge mental and physical victory!
My guide and me looking shocked as we catch our first glimpse of the towering peak toward the end of the long descent.
As the clouds broke over the valley below, we were greeted with a stunning view of the Illinizas Ecological Reserve.