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05.07.2025

Ecuador is a hiker’s paradise, offering diverse trails for all experience levels. From challenging volcanic ascents to lush Amazon paths, the country’s landscapes are breathtaking. This article explores the best hiking trails in Ecuador, focusing on the "5 Volcano Challenge," a 9-day itinerary featuring volcanic peaks. We’ll detail each trail’s...

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  We at Embark always love to see and cheer on other Portlanders working on projects in the outdoors. The...

05.02.2011 Read More

Andy Schiestl has masterfully profiled his February Kili climb with Embark. Check out his step-by-step retelling here: *** Arriving in...

04.25.2011 Read More

Embark is exploring trip options to Ladakh, a trekking region in northern India that borders Tibet and Pakistan. Ladakh plays...

04.05.2011 Read More

Friends Bridget Martin, Amy Mendenhall, and Andy Schiestl faced heavy snow and freezing wind, and watched other groups turn back,...

03.22.2011 Read More

Thanks to Lisa Green for sharing her Embark safari photo, during which she learns some traditional dance moves with the...

02.15.2011 Read More

Stephen and Cindy Koester just sent us this photo from their Kilimanjaro climb at the Furtwängler Glacier near Crater Camp...

02.01.2011 Read More