Anyone know how safe it is climbing in Mexico these days? Violence in Mexico is only getting worse. Despite this, I'm planning a trip up Pico de Orizaba next month (October 2010) but want to take all precautions not get kidnapped or mugged while travelling to/from the mountain. Is there any group going in October? Thanks, Eric

ericd wrote:Anyone know how safe it is climbing in Mexico these days? Violence in Mexico is only getting worse. Despite this, I'm planning a trip up Pico de Orizaba next month (October 2010) but want to take all precautions not get kidnapped or mugged while travelling to/from the mountain. Is there any group going in October? Thanks, Eric

I have a group of 6 going October 22nd to October 30th. Our schedule is the following:

-October 22nd: Arrive MEX and spend night at Hilton inside Airport
-October 23rd: Taking bus to Puebla then to Tlachachuca. Staying night with Senor Joaquin
-October 24th: 12K feet
-October 25th: 14K feet
-October 26th: 14K feet
-October 27th: 16K feet
-October 28th: Summit early AM then head back to Tlachachuca to spend night at Senor Joaquins
-October 29th: Take bus to Puebla then to airport. Spend night at Hilton inside airport
-October 30th: Fly home early AM

If you are traveling alone and want to meet up with us at any point, just let me know.

Thanks

Andy