Gregor Uhl

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Ecuador Cotopaxi Summit

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This photo was taken at about 5:30 in the morning on the crater rim of Cotopaxi (5897m above sea level). In the background you can see the eruption of another volcano in the distance.

Photography Tips

Ein Weitwinkelobjektiv bietet sich an. Auf ein Stativ würde ich wegen des anstrengenden Aufstiegs verzichten. Eventuell eine Kompaktkamera mitnehmen.

Travel Information

I took a mountain guide when I was there. The ascent starts at 1am and takes about 6 hours for the average mountain hiker. You start from the Refugio Jose Rivas (at 4864m). The mountain is not technically difficult, but you need crampons and a good level of fitness.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor A decent amount of people

Best Timing Sunrise in summer

Sunrise & Sunset 06:06 - 18:18 | current local time: 05:50

Photo Themes Mountain snow volcano

Locations Cotopaxi Parque Nacional Cotopaxi

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