Illiniza Norte   5.126 m / 16.817 ft.  Duration: 2 Days   Iliniza Norte Photos: CDG                   Introduction The northern peak is rocky without permanent snow. It is a relatively easy climb with various scrambles up rock and a challenging finish due to the loose rocks. Illiniza Norte  can be climbed within 2 days and as mentioned above is very suitable with assisting with accliminzation. During the trip, we will spend the night at the refuge at a height of 4650m and begin the ascent at the break of dawn. Itinerary   Day 1: Quito – Refuge Illinizas           We will leave Quito in the morning and drive approximately two hours to the foot of the Illinizas (La Virgen).  From there, we will start a three hour hike to the Nuevos Horizontes refuge (4650 m), where we will eat dinner and spend the night.     Day 2: Refuge – Summit – Quito             We will rise at the break of dawn and then climb for three hours along the rocky ridge until we reach the summit. On the way back, we will relax at the refuge before returning to Quito.   Additional Information If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone: 593 2 2901 551 (Quito - Ecuador) Alternatively, you can contact us by e-mail Courses To get the most from your expedition, CDG offers a Glacier School on Cayambe to make sure you have all the skills that you need.   Other Simple Mt. Trips  These climbs have a similar duration and might also suit you. For more information click on any mountain. Single Trip Mountains Grade Antizana Intermediate "B" Chimborazo Intermediate "B" Carihuairazo Beginner "A" Cayambe Advanced Beginner "A"  Cotacachi  Intermediate "B" El Altar  Advanced "C" El Corazón Beginner "A"  Illiniza Norte  Beginner "A" Illiniza Sur  Advanced Intemediate "B" Imbabura  Beginner "A" Pasochoa  Beginner "A" Rucu Pichincha  Beginner "A" Rumiñahui  Beginner "A" Sangay  Advanced Beginner "C" Tungurahua  Not Available