David Garcia

Ecuador, Peru

David García is an IFMGA Mountain Guide and Certified National Adventure Guide in Ecuador, specializing in high-altitude mountaineering, alpine climbing, and technical rock climbing. Climbing since the age of 11, he has led expeditions throughout Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Mexico, and Kyrgyzstan. Known for his calm, patient, and safety-focused approach, David combines extensive technical expertise with a passion for helping climbers achieve their goals. Whether guiding a first alpine ascent or a challenging high-altitude expedition, his mission is to build confidence and create unforgettable mountain experiences.

As a member of ASEGUIM and a certified IFMGA/UIAGM Mountain Guide, David lives by a simple philosophy: “My work is the bridge between people’s dreams and reality.”

Take 5 with the Guide

If you could only take one album on an expedition, what would it be?
Agotados de Esperar el Fin by Ilegales (Spain), 1984.

What was your first mountain? When did you climb it, and who were you with?
Ilaló, Ecuador. I climbed it when I was 11 years old with my school’s mountaineering club.

If you could spend a week at base camp with anyone—or anywhere—what would you choose?
Antisana Base Camp, Ecuador… with my dog Bernardo.

What do you do when you’re not guiding in the mountains?
I practice yoga, fly paragliders, and enjoy spending time outdoors with my dog and my family.

What advice would you give to aspiring mountaineers?
The mountains always welcome dreamers. Take your time, move one step at a time, and enjoy every moment of the journey.

Guide For:

Significant Ascents

Cotopaxi – 5,897 m / 19,347 ft
Chimborazo – 6,263 m / 20,548 ft
Iliniza Sur – 5,248 m / 17,218 ft
Iliniza Norte – 5,126 m / 16,818 ft
Aconcagua – 6,961 m / 22,838 ft
Elbrus – 5,642 m / 18,510 ft
Denali – 6,190 m / 20,310 ft
Mount Rainier – 4,392 m / 14,411 ft
Lenin Peak – 7,134 m / 23,406 ft
Artesonraju – 6,025 m / 19,767 ft – North Face
Ranrapalca – 6,162 m / 20,217 ft – North Face
Tocllaraju – 6,034 m / 19,790 ft – West Face
Huamashraju – 5,434 m / 17,828 ft – SW–NW Ridge / Normal Route / Direct Route
Chopicalqui – 6,354 m / 20,846 ft
Pisco – 5,752 m / 18,871 ft
Yanapaccha – 5,460 m / 17,913 ft
Huarapasca – 5,420 m / 17,782 ft
Alpamayo – 5,947 m / 19,511 ft
La Pirámide de Garcilaso – 5,885 m / 19,308 ft – North Ridge
7 ascents of La Esfinge – 5,325 m / 17,470 ft – Route 85 and South Face
3 ascents of Karma de Cóndores – 1,000 ft / 5.11+
Huayna Potosí – 6,088 m / 19,974 ft – West Face
Pequeño Alpamayo – 5,370 m / 17,618 ft – Direct Route
Cabeza de Cóndor – 5,648 m / 18,530 ft – South Face
Illampu – 6,368 m / 20,892 ft – Integral Traverse with Pico Schultz
Mururata – 5,871 m / 19,262 ft – New Route
Sierra Nevada del Cocuy – Integral traverse of 18 summits in 10 days – New Route