Cybercasts

Our 2024/25 Mexico Volcano climbing season was a tremendous success, and we’re happy to share that 100% of our expeditions reached the summit of Pico de Orizaba, the third-highest peak in North America. Our 4 expeditions enjoyed the best of Mexico’s highest peaks and the richness of Mexico’s culture, for a whirlwind season that brought fun, growth, and an unrivaled sense of accomplishment. Thanks for following along, and happy climbing!

Team Waiting for Wind and Truth got up in the early morning hours and started hiking in some light snow.  The weather cleared for us and we got great stars and eventually a beautiful sunrise, complete with a mountain shadow! Everyone did great and we all summitted! It was a new altitude record for two of our members, which is always exciting. We are now back down at 10k ft and enjoying showers and a delicious celebration dinner. Thanks for following!

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Today we had a delicious breakfast at the compound, then drove to Sierra Negra and got in a good acclimation hike up to 15000 ft! We got to learn a bit about the unique telescope at the summit as well. We then drove back for lunch before packing all our gear into hardy vehicles and driving the challenging dirt roads up to Orizaba Base Camp at 14000ft where we will spend the night. Everyone is feeling good with acclimation and excited to try sleeping a bit higher!
We will check back in tomorrow, thanks for following along!

We have finally settled on a team name: Waiting for Wind and Truth. Today there was a relaxing morning before going on a walking tour of the historic city of Puebla, visiting many sites including the oldest library in the Americas, a huge and beautiful cathedral, and more of the interesting squares in town. We had lunch with a view of the main cathedral and then drove to Orizaba Mountain Guides compound at the base of the mountain. Here we will stay tonight and get to play with a new puppy and eat some delicious food!
We will check back in tomorrow,
Team Waiting for Wind and Truth