PICO DE ORIZABA LOGISTICS
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:50 pm
Questions regarding Pico de Orizaba:
1. How technical is the labyrinth and the Jamapa Glacier?
2. Are ropes absolutely necessary?
3. Assuming no altitude problems, is Mt. Whitney (overnight 30 degree ice/snow chute summit w/o guide), Jebel Toubkal (30 degree snow field ascent), Kilimanjaro, Quoyoritty (in Peru), etc. sufficient experience?
4. How difficult is Orizaba? Is it relatively straightforward?
5. How risky is it to attempt Orizaba without a guide?
6. How cheap can the trip be done if organized on your own? Do you recommend doing this? Thoughts?
I have a pretty good idea of my trip logistics, but I want some outside input regarding safety, technicality, pricing, and anything else you feel worthy of contribution. Thank you very much in advance! I look forward to your response.
Ryan
1. How technical is the labyrinth and the Jamapa Glacier?
2. Are ropes absolutely necessary?
3. Assuming no altitude problems, is Mt. Whitney (overnight 30 degree ice/snow chute summit w/o guide), Jebel Toubkal (30 degree snow field ascent), Kilimanjaro, Quoyoritty (in Peru), etc. sufficient experience?
4. How difficult is Orizaba? Is it relatively straightforward?
5. How risky is it to attempt Orizaba without a guide?
6. How cheap can the trip be done if organized on your own? Do you recommend doing this? Thoughts?
I have a pretty good idea of my trip logistics, but I want some outside input regarding safety, technicality, pricing, and anything else you feel worthy of contribution. Thank you very much in advance! I look forward to your response.
Ryan