Day 8: Ski Antisana
I skied Antisana (5758m/18891ft) in perfect conditions and then ran out 14 miles towards Cotopaxi, the next volcano.
Introduction
Welcome to 1000 Miles South America. My goal is to run 1000 miles on every continent and I started my fourth on May 22, 2026. I’m currently attempting to run from volcano to volcano in Ecuador, skiing each one. Charlie McClung from Seattle is joining me for the first three volcanoes. Follow my blog or Instagram for updates.
Trip Report
Summary: I skied Antisana (5758m/18891ft) in perfect conditions and then ran out 14 miles towards Cotopaxi, the next volcano.
Watch my full video of the ski descent here.
The Antisana climb would be just Roberto and I, as Charlie opted to save some cash and sleep in. We woke at midnight and started hiking around 1 am.
Despite feeling weak on all the runs since Cayambe, I miraculously felt better climbing Antisana. I credit Roberto’s cooking with reviving me. I can only eat so much of the junk food we’ve been using for our runs that I usually end up under-fueling.
Can you spot the fox? Hint: look in the very center of the photo.
Carrying the skis up
Practically full moon made climbing in the dark fun
Cool knife’s edge feature near the top. We actually had to turn around soon after this photos, as this never connected to the main summit
fun snow climbing
Roberto climbs the crux section to get to the ice cap summit
Roberto standing on top of the ice cap summit.
Cotopaxi in the distance
Cotopaxi with the Black Diamond skis
@blackdiamond
the view looking back up after skiing
Another day, another rainbow
Charlie and I start the run down after my favorite ski of my life so far.
the fox came back!! Hi fox
Ok stop it. That’s enough rainbows
Charlie and I hike through the paramo (tundra)
We arrive at a beautiful alpine Laguna and set up camp around 5 pm. Another long day for me, starting at midnight and ending 17 hours later.