An ascent of North America's 3rd highest peak, Pico de Orizaba, for those with
limited time. Our goal is to safely summit Orizaba
with proper acclimating time, but in the shortest time away
from home as possible.
Our Orizaba express itinerary has been refined after many
years of operating climbs in Mexico. We feel we have the
best itinerary to ensure proper acclimating and to give you
the best possible chances for success. Be very wary of companies advertising trips up Orizaba of 5 or less days...that is simply not enough time to safely acclimate.
From Mexico City we travel to La Malinche (14,600 ft) where
we begin our acclimating at a comfortable government-run resort
with easy hikes and a summit of this fun and rewarding peak. On the way, we quickly visit the famous pyramids of Teotihuacan.
Then we journey East to the base of Pico de Orizaba where
we take an exciting 4WD trip to Orizaba base camp. While on
Orizaba we will stay at the Piedra Grande hut at 14,000 ft
on the flanks of Pico de Orizaba.
Climbing Pico de Orizaba involves the use of basic mountaineering
skills with ice axe and crampons on steep snow. While not
a difficult mountain climb, climbing Orizaba does require
good stamina. Your mountain guide will review all the skills
necessary to summit this spectacular Mexican Volcano.
We provide private ground transportation throughout Mexico
and our lodging choices are among the finest with your comfort
in mind. Our trips are fully supported by a local logistics company. We feel the combination of highly-trained American mountain guides and a local logistics company is by far the best way to climb internationally. A great Mexico mountain climbing trip for those with
limited time and high altitude climbing goals.
We guide more Mexico volcanoes climbs than any other international destination. Our groups are small which allows us to give personilzed attention. Go with the guide service that specializes in Pico de Orizaba climbs.
This seasons Mexico Volcano trips are being led by CAG/IAG owner and IFMGA/UIAGM internationally certified guide Dave Miller.
View the Itinerary
for this trip.
View a Slide Show for this trip
For our extended Mexico Volcanoes trip including Izztacihuatl
& Orizaba check out our 9-day
Mexico trip
For travel, arrival & meeting place information view
our Mexico City
Travel Page
For International climbing in other parts of the world check
out our main International
Climbs & Expeditions page.
Level: Participants on the Orizaba
climb should have some previous ice axe and crampon experience.
Dates 2012:
Nov 4-9
Custom Orizaba dates also available
Cost: $1875
Includes:
- Professional American mountain guides at a low
ratio of 1:3. Small group sizes
- Private ground transportation within Mexico.
- All Lodging (except 1st night in Mexico City).
- Food (see itinerary) & group camping equipment
while on the mountain
- Cost based on a total group size of 3 or more. Surcharge of $400 per person for a total of 2 registrants.
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