Pico de Orizaba Climber's Log

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sergejf

sergejf - Nov 10, 2009 1:22 am Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2005

First of Seven Volcanic Summits  Sucess!

I will publish a trip report elsewhere on this site, including in my new Volcanic Seven Summits Facebook group. Serge

wintermute

wintermute - Oct 12, 2009 5:14 pm Date Climbed: Oct 21, 2009

October Orizaba

Hi all,

I will be getting to Piedra grande by the 22th. Hoping to make to Tlachichuca on the 21st. Anybody wants to climb there?

vsoldevil@gmail.com

Cheers
Vince

project360

project360 - Oct 11, 2009 3:24 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2009

Happy New Year on Orizaba  Sucess!

What a better way to spend the first day of the new year on the summit of the highest point in Mexico...

http://projectearth360.blogspot.com/2008/09/pico-de-orizaba-mexico.html

logikal

logikal - Sep 21, 2009 4:10 pm Date Climbed: Jan 6, 2011

A New Year  Sucess!

This was my second attempt at the summit of Orizaba. I attempted this route in Jan 2009 but was forced to turn back due to time constraints. This year we had impeccable weather and I was graced with a beautiful sunny summit with no wind. I was even able to take an hour nap on the crater rim. It was almost as if i were at the beach (if the beach was 18,500ft high and glaciated).

rmick25

rmick25 - Aug 30, 2009 7:26 pm Date Climbed: Mar 2, 2009

Jamapa Glacier  Sucess!

After a warm up on Ixta. We took on Pico. It was one of the windiest summits I've ever encountered, and although we brought all our technical gear it wasn't needed. Hauling all that stuff around Mexico for three weeks was the most challenging part. Trip of a lifetime though. I love Mexico. Not the Federallies though.

Cheeseburglar

Cheeseburglar - Aug 21, 2009 1:00 pm Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2008

Mexico Spring Break  Sucess!

A bit breezy, not a good day for working on the tan.
Real nice climb.

7summits

7summits - Jun 22, 2009 4:48 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2009

Wonderful and quiet  Sucess!

June is not really season, which makes it great. Hut empty, nobody on the mountain. We had already slept at paso de Cortez and had been in mexico for a few weeks, which makes a difference in acclimatizing.

First day to the hut and light 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, on eother climber (Anabella from Spain) arrived with a guide and we ascended together. Leave at 2AM for summit, summit at about 7.30, enjoy the views for half an hour and back down 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.

Grampahawk

Grampahawk - May 29, 2009 5:08 pm Date Climbed: Jan 7, 2009

A mountain to far

We did La Malinche first to get acclimitized. That was easy and went well. Unfortunately we missed our bus to get to Tlaclica (spelling?)and lost a day. So we got on the mountain and had to go up the same day in order to make out flights home. Our team of 6 got split up. One decided not to attempt it. She was replaced with a woman from Austria who's partner had AMS. Three of the guys had later flights so opted for an additional rest day. So 3 of us went up. Things went well until I twisted my knee just as I was getting to the Labyrinth. I tried going on but it was too painful. Turns out I tore a Miniscus. I'll have to go again! to knock this one off the list.

ivyonup

ivyonup - May 4, 2009 9:36 am Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2008

Tallest Peak to Date

Got to the ridge line but was not able to reach the summit. Regardless, it was worth it and I was proposed to at the top (I said yes!). Beautiful views.

centrifuge

centrifuge - Apr 5, 2009 4:44 pm Date Climbed: Mar 18, 2009

Jamapa Glacier  Sucess!

As a first international climb I could not have dreamed of a more successful and beautiful trip!

JB99

JB99 - Mar 31, 2009 8:18 pm Date Climbed: Mar 18, 2009

Jamapa  Sucess!

2nd attempt, got turned back just above the labyrinth in January 09 due to weather. Returned with an added team member; Centrifuge and he and I made the summit. My fiance Jessica made 17,400 before turning around. Trip report here; http://www.summitpost.org/trip-report/502179/Climbing-Orizaba-with-Nan.html

Pablohoney

Pablohoney - Mar 27, 2009 6:36 pm

Standard route  Sucess!

It was some time ago, but a great climb, lots of traffic trashing the huts and surrounding area, hope it's been cleaned up since I was there!

SawtoothSean

SawtoothSean - Feb 24, 2009 12:17 am Date Climbed: Feb 3, 2009

Good Weather  Sucess!

Climbed alone on a really nice late season day. Started at 3am, summitted at 8:20am, and was back to the hut at 11:30am. I saw only the Swiss guys that were in the hut. I never needed my Down jacket and only experienced cold on the glacier. The summit was windless and sunny. Still, my water froze up even in a bottle cozy, and I had to warm up my camera batteries. The glacier wasn't steep, but just long and never ending. Looking into the volcano crater was pretty amazing.

jef80

jef80 - Feb 3, 2009 3:56 pm Date Climbed: Dec 19, 2008

Standard Route  Sucess!

Great day with some cool SPers. Not much snow up there though.

Lips74

Lips74 - Feb 3, 2009 5:06 am Date Climbed: Jan 6, 2009

AMS on Orizaba

Climbed stronger than I had my entire Mexico trip but came down with AMS for the first time at 17,300ft. on the Jamapa Glacier. This was an extremely frustrating end to an otherwise enlightening trip. Thanks to my summit team who aided my descent. I will be returning next year.

Athos791

Athos791 - Jan 26, 2009 9:29 am Date Climbed: Jan 25, 2009

Almost...

Was not able to make the summit due to HAPE at over 16,000 ft. Conditions were very snowy, had crampons on from piedra grande. Cold on the mountain, we all had our down coats on at camp. Trip report coming soon!

Mike Mc

Mike Mc - Jan 21, 2009 9:46 pm Date Climbed: Jan 5, 2009

Jamapa Glacier  Sucess!

Bluebird Day!

benhil

benhil - Jan 19, 2009 9:14 am Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2008

Benhil  Sucess!

Wonderfull climb on Mexico's last ice, Hilde (my wife) was in an excellent shape and we did a fantastic 9 hour trip from hut to hut.
We had the great Lupe as a guide and he and his friends from Orizaba Mountain Guides are highly recommended!!!

MikeAndMarianne

MikeAndMarianne - Jan 10, 2009 4:56 pm Date Climbed: Jan 5, 2009

Epic Climb  Sucess!

My wife and I climbed Orizaba. This is the highest weve gone to date. The weather was perfect! The views outstanding. We went with Colorado Mountain School. There were two guides and two teams from our expedition. It was tough, but after 15 hours, we made it back down, having successfully making it to the summit!!

lefty

lefty - Jan 5, 2009 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2009

New Years Day Climb  Sucess!

What a terrific way to ring in the new year by climbing the Jamapa Glacier. Perfect weather and good conditions made for a great climb.

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