GlacierCountry - Dec 20, 2018 3:01 pm Date Climbed: Dec 15, 2018
Great easy climb
Had a blast up there in near perfect conditions. Had never been to that altitude before and I'm glad we did Volcan la Malinche as an acclimatization climb and stayed at the hut overnight to adjust. Played my trumpet on the summit! I will be back to use this climb as acclimatization for Denali, June 2020
rossrleone - Dec 12, 2016 8:54 am Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2015
Fun times in Mexico
Sucess
shanahan96 - Mar 20, 2016 5:30 pm Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2007
first glacier
an incredible climb with outstanding views! i absolutely loved being on orizaba and its glacier. i'm addicted to high-altitude climbing!
jamie
Deb - Nov 28, 2013 10:55 am Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2013
Perfecto!
Not a cloud in the way the entire 9 hours hut-to-hut! Quite cold, but that's what wool is for. Climbed with Oso from OMG; we took a very direct line straight up with perfect snow conditions. So jealous to watch 2 Colorado guys ski down! Had climbed Izta 2 days before; altitude was never an issue for me. Awesome trip!
Senad Rizvanovic - Mar 28, 2012 9:17 pm Date Climbed: Dec 11, 2011
Viva Mexico.
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.
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...
7summits - Jun 22, 2009 4:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2009
Wonderful and quiet
June is not really high season, which makes it great. Hut empty, nobody on the mountain. 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, 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.
Great weather, no wind, clear skies, cold but great.
courtpace - Jun 1, 2009 2:04 am Date Climbed: Dec 18, 2008
sick sick sick
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!
skotty - Dec 29, 2008 1:05 pm Date Climbed: Dec 22, 2008
Straight forward
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.
benners - Dec 10, 2008 1:48 pm Date Climbed: Dec 31, 2007
Amazing Climb
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.
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.
mmcguigan - May 6, 2008 5:52 pm Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2007
Awesome Climb
Great climb with a beautiful sunny day. Very windy on top. Skipped the Labyrinth and went straight up.
rleclair - Feb 5, 2008 4:40 pm Date Climbed: Jan 26, 2008
Great Day
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!!
eferesen - Nov 30, 2007 11:30 am Date Climbed: Nov 21, 2007
Fun hike
Was pretty nervous the day before, but all worked out in the end.
dioid - Aug 7, 2007 2:19 am Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2006
Very good conditions
Climbed with Rinat. Super fast trip. San Diego to San Diego in four days. Very lacky with weather. Great trip.
Flex - Dec 20, 2006 5:49 am Date Climbed: Dec 26, 1999
Millenium Solo
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.
GlacierCountry - Dec 20, 2018 3:01 pm Date Climbed: Dec 15, 2018
Great easy climbHad a blast up there in near perfect conditions. Had never been to that altitude before and I'm glad we did Volcan la Malinche as an acclimatization climb and stayed at the hut overnight to adjust. Played my trumpet on the summit! I will be back to use this climb as acclimatization for Denali, June 2020
rossrleone - Dec 12, 2016 8:54 am Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2015
Fun times in MexicoSucess
shanahan96 - Mar 20, 2016 5:30 pm Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2007
first glacieran incredible climb with outstanding views! i absolutely loved being on orizaba and its glacier. i'm addicted to high-altitude climbing!
jamie
Deb - Nov 28, 2013 10:55 am Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2013
Perfecto!Not a cloud in the way the entire 9 hours hut-to-hut! Quite cold, but that's what wool is for. Climbed with Oso from OMG; we took a very direct line straight up with perfect snow conditions. So jealous to watch 2 Colorado guys ski down! Had climbed Izta 2 days before; altitude was never an issue for me. Awesome trip!
Senad Rizvanovic - Mar 28, 2012 9:17 pm Date Climbed: Dec 11, 2011
Viva Mexico.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.
seth@LOKI - Feb 9, 2011 4:02 pm
Great trip- stay warmBe 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...
7summits - Jun 22, 2009 4:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2009
Wonderful and quietJune is not really high season, which makes it great. Hut empty, nobody on the mountain. 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, 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.
ChristianRodriguez - Jun 5, 2009 10:57 am Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2007
Nice placeGreat weather, no wind, clear skies, cold but great.
courtpace - Jun 1, 2009 2:04 am Date Climbed: Dec 18, 2008
sick sick sickDrove 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!
skotty - Dec 29, 2008 1:05 pm Date Climbed: Dec 22, 2008
Straight forwardPretty easy route (altitude aside) if you have any crampon experience. The labrynth is over-hyped; there is no one correct route - just go up.
benners - Dec 10, 2008 1:48 pm Date Climbed: Dec 31, 2007
Amazing ClimbThis 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.
chicagotransplant - Dec 8, 2008 12:56 pm Date Climbed: Nov 13, 2008
JamapaRoute was in great condition, one step cramponing and snow into the "fingers" of the labyrinth made for easier route finding through that section.
mdostby - Oct 27, 2008 10:54 pm
Jamapa GlaciarAfter 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.
mmcguigan - May 6, 2008 5:52 pm Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2007
Awesome ClimbGreat climb with a beautiful sunny day. Very windy on top. Skipped the Labyrinth and went straight up.
rleclair - Feb 5, 2008 4:40 pm Date Climbed: Jan 26, 2008
Great DayClimbed 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!!
eferesen - Nov 30, 2007 11:30 am Date Climbed: Nov 21, 2007
Fun hikeWas pretty nervous the day before, but all worked out in the end.
dioid - Aug 7, 2007 2:19 am Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2006
Very good conditionsClimbed with Rinat. Super fast trip. San Diego to San Diego in four days. Very lacky with weather. Great trip.
Flex - Dec 20, 2006 5:49 am Date Climbed: Dec 26, 1999
Millenium SoloThis 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.