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Dream Trips: Scale a Volcano in Ecuador
Source Article: Scale a Volcano in Ecuador
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Close to the crater, a valley dotted with ponds offers a glimpse of one of El Altar's snowy peaks. (Ryan Heffernan)
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Many farmers hike for hours each day to tend to their crops. This man, who lives outside Candelaria at the base of the volcano, wisely wears rubber boots. (Ryan Heffernan)
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Making the final ascent to the crater lake on a ridge near El Refugio. (Ryan Heffernan)
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A resident of the town of Candelaria. (Ryan Heffernan)
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Horses roam wild in the feathery pastures on the mountainside. (Ryan Heffernan)
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The top of El Altar collapsed after an eruption long ago, and the crater become a surreal lake. (Ryan Heffernan)
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For much of the hike, the trail cleaves to a hillside overlooking spectacular valleys. Even in the dry season, clouds often hang low over the volcano. (Ryan Heffernan)
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Hacienda Releche, a working ranch that also hosts travelers. (Ryan Heffernan)
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A sign points the way to the top. (Ryan Heffernan)
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One of the cabins at El Refugio with views of the summit. (Ryan Heffernan)
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