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 and for those who want to summit North America's third highest peak.
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 the proper acclimating and rest and
to give you a taste of the rich Mexican culture and history. We also include three peaks, instead of two, in a 9-day itinerary. Be very wary of companies advertising trips up Orizaba of 5 or less days...that is simply not enough time to safely acclimate.
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 resort
right at the trail head. Our summit of this fun peak has rewarding views of our
next two climbs - Izta and Orizaba. On the way to La Malinche, we visit the famous and spectacular pyramids of Teotihuacan.
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. After climbing Iztaccihuatl we spend two days, and a full day of rest, in the cosmopolitan colonial city of Puebla enjoying some of the finest cuisine Mexico has to offer.
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. Our route is up the spectacular Jamapa Glacier to the summit at 18,491 feet. (many others have incorrectly exagerated the summit elevation to be hihger). The central Mexico plain spreads out 11,000 feet below.
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 highly-trained professional American guides with local logistics support is by far
the best way to climb internationaly.
This seasons Mexico Volcano trips are being led by CAG/IAG owner and IFMGA/UIAGM internationally certified guide Dave Miller.
We specialize in climbing the peaks of Mexico. Our groups are small which allows us to give personilzed attention. Join us
on an expedition this season!
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
Jan 17-25 (confirmed departure, space still available!)
Nov 10-18
Custom Orizaba dates also
available
Cost: $2375
Includes:
- Professional American mountain guides at a low
ratio of 1:3.
- Private ground transportation within Mexico.
- Full Local logistical support with camp guard at Orizaba
- All Lodging (except the 1st night in Mexico City).
- Breakfast and dinner (see itinerary) & group
camping equipment while on the mountain
- Cost based on a total group size of 3 or more. Surcharge of $500 per person for a total of 2 registrants.
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