A Mexico volcanoes mountaineering expedition to central
Mexico with a healthy taste of high altitude mountain climbing
and Mexican culture. A perfect first high altitude climb for
those with international high altitude mountain climbing goals.
Our Mexico Volcanoes itinerary has been refined over many
years of operating climbing trips in Mexico. We feel we have
the best itinerary to ensure proper acclimating, rest and
to give you a taste of the rich Mexican culture and history.We
avoid tent camping as much as possible to ensure your enjoyment
and to give you proper rest. That, combined with our carefully
planned acclimating schedule & certified American mountain
guides, gives you the best chances for success.
From Mexico City we travel to La Malinche (14,600 ft) where
we begin our acclimating at a comfortable government resort
with a summit of this fun peak with rewarding views of our
next two climbs.
Then it's on to Iztaccihuatl where we stay at the Altzomoni
climbers lodge which continues our acclimating. We then summit
Izta via the normal route, Arista del Sol, with spectacular
views.
Our acclimating complete, 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, or near, the
Piedra Grande hut at 14,000 ft on the flanks of Orizaba.
Climbing 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 use private ground transportation and a local logistics
company within Mexico. Our guides are highly trained AMGA
and IFMGA certified American guides. We believe the combination
of American guides with local logistics support is by far
the best way to climb internationaly.
We specialize in climbing the peaks of Mexico. Join us
on an expedition this season.
View the Itinerary
for this trip.
View a Photo
Gallery for this trip
Have limited time? Check out our Orizaba
6-day express 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 2008: Nov 8-16
Dates 2009: Jan 10-18
Custom Orizaba dates also
available
Cost: $2350 (discount available
for groups of two or more!)
Includes:
- Professional American mountain guides at a low
ratio of 1:3.
- Private ground transportation within Mexico.
- All Lodging (except the 1st night in Mexico City).
- Breakfast and dinner (see itinerary) & group
camping equipment while on the mountain.
- All technical mountain climbing gear (except footwear).
|
