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That time I climbed 15,000ft up Cotopaxi, saw an egg standing upright at the equator, ate a Guinea Pig and realised I should have packed a warm jacket on my travels.
The climb up Cotopaxi is quite difficult due to the altitude. You’ll become very short of breath quickly and find yourself taking baby steps. I think our ascent with our guide took an hour to reach the refuge point, just below the ice cap. The descent, however, took 10 minutes – as you literally slide down on your heels. Great fun.
There is a medical station at the foot of Cotopaxi but if you go with a guide, they should bring oxygen with them. Is best to take frequent rest stops, catch your breath and carry on. Baby steps.

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