Because of the Earth's bulge, the summit of this mountain is the furthest point from the center of the Earth.
On this mountain is the village of Pogyos, which lends its name to a route used to scale this mountain's northwest face. Guaranda is the closest city to this mountain, and gets its drinking water from this mountain's glaciers. Melt ice from this mountain creates the Ambato, Chimbo, and Chambo rivers, which are tributaries of the Pastaza River. This mountain gives its name to the province in which it is located. A common route used to climb this mountain is named for the first man to scale it, Edward Whymper. Earlier, an unsuccessful expedition to scale this mountain was led by Alexander von Humboldt. Because of the Earth's bulge, the summit of this mountain is the furthest point from the center of the Earth. For 10 points, name this tallest volcano in Ecuador.
On this mountain is the village of Pogyos, which lends its name to a route used to scale this mountain's northwest face.
Chimborazo