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Conquering Cayambe: Latest Photos From the Planets Only Snowcapped Volcano on the Equator

Volcano Cayambe, the third highest mountain in Ecuador standing proudly at 5,790 meters (18,996 feet) tall, is the only mountain on the planet’s normally tropical Ecuatorial line that is coverted in snow. Its towering presence dominates the skyline, drawing climbers from the Ecuadorian capital Quito eager to conquer its icy slopes and reach its breathtaking …

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