There is a cable car that runs up the side of Ruco putting near a ridge that will take you right to the mountain. I have climbed it two times using the TeleferiQo (intentional capitalized "Q"). I believe it costs 4 US dollars round trip. It gives good views of Quito, and on really clear days I have see all the way to Chimborazo one way and Cotacachi the other.
There is a distinct path most of the way, but just follow the ridge to the mountain and you should be fine. The path continues on to the "arenal" sandslide if you do not wish to cut up the East Ridge.
Also, this mountain is being climbed more frequently since the TeleferiQo came. The past danger of muggings and armed robberies have died away to almost nothing.
big_g - May 29, 2004 11:55 pm - Hasn't voted
Route CommentAre you sure you did not mix up the routes a little?
summiter - Mar 30, 2006 1:54 am - Hasn't voted
TeleferiQoThere is a cable car that runs up the side of Ruco putting near a ridge that will take you right to the mountain. I have climbed it two times using the TeleferiQo (intentional capitalized "Q"). I believe it costs 4 US dollars round trip. It gives good views of Quito, and on really clear days I have see all the way to Chimborazo one way and Cotacachi the other.
There is a distinct path most of the way, but just follow the ridge to the mountain and you should be fine. The path continues on to the "arenal" sandslide if you do not wish to cut up the East Ridge.
Also, this mountain is being climbed more frequently since the TeleferiQo came. The past danger of muggings and armed robberies have died away to almost nothing.