Mexican VolcanoesGlaciar Jamapa (Ruta Normal) Climber's Log
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| SenadR | Viva Mexico.  Date Climbed: Dec 11, 2011 | |
| I was lucky again, great weather, bluebird day, simply perfect, glacier was in great condition and it was easy, but still challenging in some ways. | |
| Posted Mar 28, 2012 9:17 pm | ||
| seth@LOKI | Great trip- stay warm | |
| Be sure and bring warm gear, it was near to Rainier conditions at points. Loved it. If you can scramble, don't get nerved about route finding at all. Glaciers might swallow your wallet. Be cool in Tchlachichuca, don't wear shorts in public... | |
| Posted Feb 9, 2011 4:02 pm | ||
| 7summits | Wonderful and quiet Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2009 | |
| June is not really season, which makes it great. Hut empty, nobody on the mountain. First day to teh hut and lght acclimatisation hike. Second day hike up to the glacier in daylight to scout the route, which is confusing at times, but many possibilities, as long as you go up... 3rd day, leave at 2AM for summit, summit at about 7.30, enjoy the views for half an hour and back doan at 10am. Very recommended mountain, easily accessible and no permit or hut fees. You do need some basic glacier experience, or bring/hire a local guide. | |
| Posted Jun 22, 2009 4:42 pm | ||
| ChristianRodriguez | Nice place Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2007 | |
| Great weather, no wind, clear skies, cold but great. | |
| Posted Jun 5, 2009 10:57 am | ||
| courtpace | sick sick sick Date Climbed: Dec 18, 2008 | |
| Drove all the way from SLC UT. Didnt allow enough time to acclimatize after playing at beach. Spent whole time in hut with AMS trying to sleep. Too bad; but neat experience! | |
| Posted Jun 1, 2009 2:04 am | ||
| skotty | Straight forward Date Climbed: Dec 22, 2008 | |
| Pretty easy route (altitude aside) if you have any crampon experience. The labrynth is over-hyped; there is no one correct route - just go up. | |
| Posted Dec 29, 2008 1:05 pm | ||
| benners | Amazing Climb Date Climbed: Dec 31, 2007 | |
| This was a great climb in terms of scenery, position, and brevity. We summited on the last day of '07 and returned to party in Tlachichuca with the locals celebrating New Years. Great climb. | |
| Posted Dec 10, 2008 1:48 pm | ||
| chicagotransplant | Jamapa Date Climbed: Nov 13, 2008 | |
| Route was in great condition, one step cramponing and snow into the "fingers" of the labyrinth made for easier route finding through that section. | |
| Posted Dec 8, 2008 12:56 pm | ||
| mdostby | Jamapa Glaciar | |
| After summiting Ixta two days eariler I was anxious to attempt Orizaba. After reaching the glacier we turned to the right and ascended a very direct line to just below the summit. Mostly a 30 to 35 degree slope with the upper section getting fairly steep. Maybe a 50 to 55 degree climb. Set protection on the upper part. Descended the normal route. | |
| Posted Oct 27, 2008 10:54 pm | ||
| mmcguigan | Awesome Climb Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2007 | |
| Great climb with a beautiful sunny day. Very windy on top. Skipped the Labyrinth and went straight up. | |
| Posted May 6, 2008 5:52 pm | ||
| rleclair | Great Day Date Climbed: Jan 26, 2008 | |
| Climbed Pico de Orizaba with Mountain Professionals LLC based out of Boulder, CO. El Quatro de Orizaba - Alan, Scott,Patrick and I spent one week in Mexico gradually acclimatizing from Tlachichuca to the Piedra Grande Hut to high camp. Almost perfect weather with a sunrise summit - 5 hours from high camp to summit! Great first mountain at significant altitude!! | |
| Posted Feb 5, 2008 4:40 pm | ||
| eferesen | Fun hike Date Climbed: Nov 21, 2007 | |
| Was pretty nervous the day before, but all worked out in the end. | |
| Posted Nov 30, 2007 11:30 am | ||
| dioid | Very good conditions Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2006 | |
| Climbed with Rinat. Super fast trip. San Diego to San Diego in four days. Very lacky with weather. Great trip. | |
| Posted Aug 7, 2007 2:19 am | ||
| shanahan96 | superb day on citlaltepetl Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2007 | |
| the glacier starts at 16,700' as of late march 2007. the best route seems to be to ascend directly to the "flats". from there, hook a left and climb directly towards the summit. WOW! jamie | |
| Posted Apr 5, 2007 12:19 pm | ||
| Flex | Millenium Solo Date Climbed: Dec 26, 1999 | |
| This was part of a grand adventure when my roommate(climbing partner), Dad, & cousin piled into a 4x4 Scout and drove there from AZ, all the way to Piedra Grande! My partner flaked so I soloed it on the day after Christmas. We continued on to further adventures in Mexico including an ascent of the Pena de Bernal. | |
| Posted Dec 20, 2006 5:49 am | ||
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