Edgar Parra
CEO & Lonely Summits Guide
Edgar has a great experience of more than 20 years of mountain climbing in Ecuador and around the world. Place like: Colombian, Bolivian, Peruvian and Argentinean Andes as well as in the Italian, Swiss, French, German and Austrian Alps, in northern Himalayas Central Asia the Khan Tengri peak. Recently 3 successfully Expeditions Mount Denali (McKinley) in Alaska, besides in the Caucasus Range, Kazbek, Elbrus Mountains, and Everest Base Camp Trek, such experience allowed him to lead challenge routes and expeditions with much success.
He is passionate traveler, photographer, rock and ice climber and much more, he spends most of his free time and vacation “discovering” new mountains, new destinations, new cultures, and new challenge routes.
He is charismatic, friendly, smart and very patient. His desire of personal growth and professional excellence has led him to be part of “Lonely Summits”, as “CEO”, Chief Executive Organizer, and one of the Owners. He speaks fluent Spanish, English, German, Italian, and some Russian.
As a complement of his 6 years of University studies in Tourism, he has attended important courses, such as:
- Mountain Guide and updates courses by ASEGUIM (Ecuadorian Association of Mountain Guides), in April 2000, in April 2009, in September 2014.
- Mountain Guides Evaluation by ENSA (Ecole Nationale de Ski et d’Alpinisme) in October 2006. An event organized by the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador and ENSA of France.
- First Aids course, Ecuadorian Red Cross, updated in April 2014.
- WRF (Wilderness First responder) Course updated in April 2016.
- WRF (Wilderness First responder) Course updated in April 2018.
- Successfully Certified IFMGA/UIAGM Mountain Guide in April 2018.
- Updated mountaineering course, By ASEGUIM (Ecuadorian Association of Mountain Guides), in the glaciers, 2021, where he learnt about very important facts of the glacier travel, glacier conditions in our country and possible sceneries in others.
- Updated mountaineering course, By ASEGUIM (Ecuadorian Association of Mountain Guides), about snow, 2021, where he learnt about very important facts of snow conditions, avalanches risks, etc., in our country and possible sceneries in others.
- WRF (Wilderness First responder) Course updated in April 2022.
Ascent of Mount Everest (29,030ft/8.848m) – May 19, 2025
The ascent of Mount Everest is one of the most notable milestones in Edgar Parra’s career as a mountaineer. Edgar took six hours to climb from Camp 4 to the summit and two hours to descend. After a previous attempt on an expedition, he successfully reached the summit while leading and guiding an international team of climbers. He went as a guide, it had always been his dream to work in such an environment, and he achieved it. This accomplishment, carried out as part of an international expedition, required rigorous physical and mental preparation in the mountains of Ecuador, among the most notable of which are Rucu Pichincha, Illiniza Norte, Cotopaxi, Antisana, Antisana and the most important Chimborazo (20,702ft/6.310m) due to its height. This preparation was complemented by strategic planning that enabled him to successfully face the challenges of extreme altitude, adverse weather, and the technical demands of the mountain. Reaching the world’s highest peak as a guide not only demonstrates discipline, resilience, and determination, but also highlights leadership skills, risk management, and teamwork under the most demanding conditions. This international achievement supports his professional experience as an expedition guide and reinforces his commitment to excellence in every challenge he undertakes in the field of mountaineering and adventure.
The ascent of Mount Everest is one of the most notable milestones in Edgar Parra’s career as a mountaineer. Edgar took six hours to climb from Camp 4 to the summit and two hours to descend. After a previous attempt on an expedition, he successfully reached the summit while leading and guiding an international team of climbers. He went as a guide, it had always been his dream to work in such an environment, and he achieved it. This accomplishment, carried out as part of an international expedition, required rigorous physical and mental preparation in the mountains of Ecuador, among the most notable of which are Rucu Pichincha, Illiniza Norte, Cotopaxi, Antisana, Antisana and the most important Chimborazo (20,702ft/6.310m) due to its height. This preparation was complemented by strategic planning that enabled him to successfully face the challenges of extreme altitude, adverse weather, and the technical demands of the mountain. Reaching the world’s highest peak as a guide not only demonstrates discipline, resilience, and determination, but also highlights leadership skills, risk management, and teamwork under the most demanding conditions. This international achievement supports his professional experience as an expedition guide and reinforces his commitment to excellence in every challenge he undertakes in the field of mountaineering and adventure.
