Normal Route (Iliniza Norte)

This is the standard and best-documented mountaineering route on Iliniza Norte, the higher of the two Iliniza summits. It is generally climbed as a non-technical alpine ascent, but it is not a hiking trail and requires glacier-free mountaineering movement on steep volcanic terrain. The route is usually done from a refuge or high camp area on the mountain. Conditions can include loose rock, steep scree, and exposure to wind and cold at altitude. In wet or icy conditions the route becomes more serious and may require crampons and an ice axe. The summit is commonly climbed as an acclimatization objective in Ecuador.