The twin peaks of the Ilinizas are remnants of the same volcano after
its cataclysmic eruption millions of years ago, which blew everything else away. The
southern peak at 5230m has a permanent ice field
whereas the lower northern one at 5126m only has occasional snow fields.
Iliniza
Sur was first ascended by the Italian
brothers Juan Antonio and Luis Carrel but this time without their leader Edward Whymper.
If you are interested in climbing the two peaks,
click to the
tour.climbing section
of our Ecuador-Travelnet.
