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| sergejf | First of Seven Volcanic Summits  Date Climbed: Mar 6, 2005 | |
| I will publish a trip report elsewhere on this site, including in my new Volcanic Seven Summits Facebook group. Serge | |
| Posted Nov 10, 2009 1:22 am | ||
| wintermute | October Orizaba Date Climbed: Oct 21, 2009 | |
| 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 | |
| Posted Oct 12, 2009 5:14 pm | ||
| project360 | Happy New Year on Orizaba Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2009 | |
| 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 | |
| Posted Oct 11, 2009 3:24 pm | ||
| logikal | A New Year Date Climbed: Jan 6, 2011 | |
| 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). | |
| Posted Sep 21, 2009 4:10 pm | ||
| rmick25 | Jamapa Glacier Date Climbed: Mar 2, 2009 | |
| 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. | |
| Posted Aug 30, 2009 7:26 pm | ||
| Cheeseburglar | Mexico Spring Break Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2008 | |
| A bit breezy, not a good day for working on the tan. Real nice climb. | |
| Posted Aug 21, 2009 1:00 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. 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. | |
| Posted Jun 22, 2009 4:48 pm | ||
| Grampahawk | A mountain to far Date Climbed: Jan 7, 2009 | |
| 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. | |
| Posted May 29, 2009 5:08 pm | ||
| ivyonup | Tallest Peak to Date Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2008 | |
| 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. | |
| Posted May 4, 2009 9:36 am | ||
| centrifuge | Jamapa Glacier Date Climbed: Mar 18, 2009 | |
| As a first international climb I could not have dreamed of a more successful and beautiful trip! | |
| Posted Apr 5, 2009 4:44 pm | ||
| JB99 | Jamapa Date Climbed: Mar 18, 2009 | |
| 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 | |
| Posted Mar 31, 2009 8:18 pm | ||
| Pablohoney | Standard route | |
| 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! | |
| Posted Mar 27, 2009 6:36 pm | ||
| SawtoothSean | Good Weather Date Climbed: Feb 3, 2009 | |
| 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. | |
| Posted Feb 24, 2009 12:17 am | ||
| jef80 | Standard Route Date Climbed: Dec 19, 2008 | |
| Great day with some cool SPers. Not much snow up there though. | |
| Posted Feb 3, 2009 3:56 pm | ||
| Lips74 | AMS on Orizaba Date Climbed: Jan 6, 2009 | |
| 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. | |
| Posted Feb 3, 2009 5:06 am | ||
| David Jirku | Beautiful day, had the summit for just our group Date Climbed: Jan 23, 2009 | |
| Great climb, slowed down in the last 1000 feet, thin air! | ||
| Posted Jan 26, 2009 11:53 am | ||
| Athos791 | Almost... Date Climbed: Jan 25, 2009 | |
| 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! | |
| Posted Jan 26, 2009 9:29 am | ||
| Mike Mc | Jamapa Glacier Date Climbed: Jan 5, 2009 | |
| Bluebird Day! | |
| Posted Jan 21, 2009 9:46 pm | ||
| benhil | Benhil Date Climbed: Dec 28, 2008 | |
| 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!!! | |
| Posted Jan 19, 2009 9:14 am | ||
| MikeAndMarianne | Epic Climb Date Climbed: Jan 5, 2009 | |
| 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!! | |
| Posted Jan 10, 2009 4:56 pm | ||
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