Introduction:

Marcelo Puruncajas Sr. has been climbing since 1968, and created Andes Trek Expeditions in 1980. He is one of the original founders of ASEGUIM, the Ecuadorian Mountain Guide Association, and is the current Vice President of the organization (2007-2009). He has summited all of Ecuador's volcanoes and most of South America's main peaks, including over 250 ascents of Chimborazo and Cotopaxi. He is an ASEGUIM certified guide and is fluent in English. He is excited to share his experiences and mountain adventures with you.