Biography of Patricio Arevalo
Edgar Patricio Arévalo Arévalo
A specialist in risk management and mountain safety, with a career focused on preserving life in hostile environments and social inclusion. Through the “Safe Mountain project, she has led the implementation of prevention and response protocols alongside the Intervention and Rescue Group (GIR), also standing out for her pioneering work in the inclusion of visually impaired people in mountaineering, combining rescue techniques with a strong sense of human responsibility and social commitment.
Curriculum Vitae of Edgar Patricio Arévalo Arévalo
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Personal Details:
- Full Name: Edgar Patricio Arévalo Arévalo
- Date of Birth: August 15, 1984 – Guaranda, Bolívar
- Nationality: Ecuadorian | Blood Type: O+ (Rh Positive)
- Location: Quito, Pichincha (Carcelén District)
- Contact: +593 988308596 | patricioarevalo1984@gmail.com
- Postgraduate Level: Master’s Candidate (Egresado) in Global Change, Risk Management, and Food Security – Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Bolivia Campus.
- Security Engineering: Specialized in Public and Private Security – Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas “ESPE”.
- Risk Management Engineering: Disaster Administration and Risk Management – Universidad Estatal de Bolívar.
- Technical Studies: National Tourism Guide.
- Innovación y Saber Magazine: “Safety in Mountaineering: Conceptualization and Rescue Experiences.”
- Inhepol Magazine: “Chronicles of an Expedition.”
- Safe Mountain Project (2016 – Present): Implemented within the Intervention and Rescue Group (GIR).
- Social Inclusion (2017): Mountaineering for the visually impaired.
- Nepal 2025: Mount Everest (Ascent without supplemental oxygen).
- Russia and Alaska 2024: Mount Elbrus and Mount Denali.
- Africa 2023: Mount Kilimanjaro.
- South America 2021-2022: Aconcagua (Argentina); Sajama and Huayna Potosí (Bolivia); Huascarán, Tocllaraju, and Ishinca (Peru).
- Main Volcanoes: Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Cayambe, Antisana, and Tungurahua.
- Technical Routes: Illiniza Sur (Celso Suquillo, Rampa Vieja, Arista Sur) and Illiniza Norte.
- Trail Running: Active participation in high-altitude and endurance competitions.
- Eng. Iván Vallejo: Mountaineer (14 Eight-thousanders) – 099992007
- Karl Egloff: World Record Athlete – 0992711425
- Lic. Alberto Astudillo: Teleamazonas Journalist – 0992028909
- Eng. Patricio Tisalema: Ecuadorian Mountaineer – 0999820972
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2016 - 2026 Safe Mountain Project Leader in the Intervention and Rescue Group (GIR) of the National Police. Implementation of safety protocols, conceptualization of rescue experiences and risk management in high mountain environments.
- 2017 - 2026 Specialist in Inclusion and Risk Management. Project director for the inclusion of people with visual disabilities in mountaineering and technical columnist for industrial safety and rescue magazines (Inhepol and Innovación y Saber).
- 2021 - 2025 High Mountain Expedition Leader. Guide and expedition leader on elite international summits: Everest (Nepal), Elbrus (Russia), Denali (Alaska), Kilimanjaro (Africa) and Aconcagua (Argentina).
- 2005 - 2021 Engineer in Security and Disaster Management. Consulting in public and private security, disaster management and coordination of emergency brigades in highly complex environments.
- 2012 - 2026 Project Director "Ecuador Crossing Borders". Logistical and sporting coordination for the ascent of the 7 highest peaks on the 7 continents.
- Security and Rescue Officer. Expert in search and rescue operations in hostile terrain, with a mention in Public Security from the University of the Armed Forces "ESPE".
EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSE AS A GUIDE
Edgar Patricio Arévalo Arévalo completed his education and specialized technical training in:
- Master’s in Global Change, Risk Management, and Food Security: Graduate (Egresado) of Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Bolivia Campus (Postgraduate Level).
- Security Engineering (Specialization in Public and Private Security): Professional training at the Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas “ESPE”.
- Disaster Administration and Risk Management Engineering: Degree obtained from the Universidad Estatal de Bolívar.
- National Tourism Guide: Technical accreditation for group leadership and field operations within national territory.
- Specialization in Rescue and Special Operations: Advanced training at the Intervention and Rescue Group (GIR) of the National Police in safe mountain techniques and lifesaving.
- Mountain Safety Training: Conceptualization of rescue protocols, risk management in hostile environments, and leadership of high-complexity expeditions.
- Certification in Sports Inclusion: Specialist in guiding and safety techniques for the visually impaired in high-mountain environments.
ABOUT HIS WORK
International Experience in Asia, South America, Europe, and Africa
Edgar Patricio Arévalo Arévalo has consolidated his career as an elite mountaineering and risk management expert, gaining valuable technical experience in the world’s most critical mountain ranges:
- Asia (Himalayas): Expeditionist on Mount Everest (Nepal) with a focus on high-performance ascent without supplemental oxygen, managing logistics and safety within the “Death Zone.”
- South America (Andes): Extensive experience in Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina, leading expeditions on Huascarán, Aconcagua, Sajama, and Huayna Potosí, in addition to his work as a contributing columnist for the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar.
- North America and Europe: Technical experience on Mount Denali (Alaska) and Mount Elbrus (Russia), specializing in rescue and survival under extreme cold and high-latitude conditions.
- Africa: Leadership of expeditions on Mount Kilimanjaro, integrating risk management knowledge with mountain logistics across diverse ecosystems.
- Ecuador (National): Specialist and instructor for the Intervention and Rescue Group (GIR) of the National Police, collaborating in the training of elite units in mountain safety and technical rescue.
