Nevado de Colima in February
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:02 pm
I am visiting some family near Lake Chapala in Jalisco state this February and while I am down there I would love to climb the dormant Nevado de Colima (not the more active Volcan de Fuego which I understand to be off-limits).
Looking around online I am hampered by not being Spanish-speaking but from the looks of it there are a few bi-lingual guide companies out there. I am sure I could solo this but being in a foreign country where I don't speak the language I would be more comfortable with a guide.
Does anyone know any reputable guides in the area that they would recommend? Also, would I be better off bringing my climbing gear with me or renting when I get there? I know it is supposed to be a non-technical climb so I figure layers, shells, axe, crampons and boots should be easy enough to pack along but not sure whether I should bring my trekking poles, snowshoes, harness, etc...
Any recommendations or advice would be very much appreciated!
Matt.
Looking around online I am hampered by not being Spanish-speaking but from the looks of it there are a few bi-lingual guide companies out there. I am sure I could solo this but being in a foreign country where I don't speak the language I would be more comfortable with a guide.
Does anyone know any reputable guides in the area that they would recommend? Also, would I be better off bringing my climbing gear with me or renting when I get there? I know it is supposed to be a non-technical climb so I figure layers, shells, axe, crampons and boots should be easy enough to pack along but not sure whether I should bring my trekking poles, snowshoes, harness, etc...
Any recommendations or advice would be very much appreciated!
Matt.