I´m not dead

Much to the relief of some people who thought I would surely perish attempting to climb the world´s tallest active volcano, I in fact did not die this mornging on Cotopaxi´s slopes. Unfortunately, I didn´t reach the summit either, but neither did all but one climber and guide out of all that attempted this morning. Mostly I remember that it was dark, cold, steep, windy, and entirely lacking in breathable air or drinkable water. I shall tell more later.