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| marke | Route Comment | |
Hasn't voted | We summited Pico de Orizaba in late November of 2003. In gathering beta at Piedra Grande we did not find any information on the "Tongue". To the best of our understanding, it seems that most of this snow has melted out over the past couple of years. The new technical crux of the climb is left of where the Tongue used to exit the glacier and is called the "Labyrinth". It is a mixed section of rock and ice gullies. With carefull route finding, this can be kept to a relatively easy class 2 hike. However, it can quickly become more difficult. If it seems to be getting more technical, back up and look for another route, there are many ways to work through this area. I will include a picture of this section. | |
| Posted Dec 10, 2003 5:07 pm | ||
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| Alpinist | Labyrinth | |
Voted 10/10 | Here is a photo of the Labyrinth showing the easiest route. We met a guide at the hut that drew us a map of the best route through the Labyrinth. He said to avoid the chutes going up the right side of the Labyrinth because they get steeper and more technical near the top of the ridge. During our acclimitization day, we explored the Labyrinth and confirmed what he told us. Aim for the low point on the left ridge, just to the right of the white rocks and (seasonal) waterfall. As you get closer, you'll see a large boulder on the top of the ridge. This is your target. There is a very good trail and markers the whole way. If you stay on route, it is very easy. The only problem is that there are multiple trails with markers that go up the other chutes. Why those other trails are marked with wands and ducks, I don't know. The right-hand chutes are much more technical than the route that crosses over to the left side. | |
| Posted Mar 26, 2005 5:13 pm | ||
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Mexican Volcanoes
