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Volcanoes of Mexico team at basecamp

Posted on January 1, 2024

 

The team is acclimatizing in style and gearing up for a summit attempt of Orizaba. Stay tuned!

 

 

Rest Day

Posted on December 31, 2023
Hola!We slept in today and enjoyed a leisurely breakfast at the El Sueño Hotel in historic downtown Puebla. Late morning the team went on a walking tour of Puebla lead by Arnoldo, which included a visit to the first library in all of the Americas as well as old churches and markets. Afterwards we enjoyed some very authentic tacos and fresh fruit juices on the town square. After lunch we jumped in the van and made our way to Zoapan at 10000’ where we will stay the night in Orizaba Mountain Guides compound and enjoy an elaborate New Year’s Eve dinner. Wishing you all a wonderful end to 2023! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

The Team climbs La Malinche

Posted on December 30, 2023
Hello! Today our team had a beautiful and successful summit day on La Malinche! We woke up early, had a quick breakfast, and then hit the trail. We spent a full day under blue skies walking up to the 14,500’ summit of Malinche. The trail started from out little cabanas and wove up braided trails through the forest to tree line then continued on rocks and sand to the summit ridge. It snowed a few days ago which made for muddy trails in the forest and snowy/icy conditions near the summit. Our team practiced solid footwork and demonstrated some athleticism to get up and down safely in those challenging conditions. After our 8 hour climb we jumped in the van and headed to the historic center of Puebla where we went for a beautiful dinner of traditional dishes. We are looking forward to our rest day tomorrow!

Volcanoes of Mexico team calls in with an update

Posted on December 29, 2023

 

 

The crew leaves Mexico City

Posted on December 28, 2023
Hello!   Today we left our hotel in Roma, Mexico City after a lovely breakfast buffet. We went to the National Museum of Anthropology and were treated to a very interesting tour lead by Arnoldo, our cultural and logistics guide who is based in Mexico City. We saw ruins, carvings, and sculptures made by Pre-Columbian peoples of Mexico and listened to some captivating stories from Arnoldo. From there we went east to the town of Tlaxcala, where we enjoyed a fabulous lunch of traditional Mexican food and went for a walking tour of the city center, including a church that was built in 1520. Afterwards we continued on to the flanks of La Malinche at 10,000’ where we are now nestled into cabanas that are our base for the next two days. Thanks for reading!

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CYBERCASTS

Alpine Ascents provides family and friends the opportunity to follow our climbs as they proceed. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, we receive regular audio dispatches from the climbers and post them on our website. Not only does one feel the excitement of watching a team as it moves up the mountain, the archived cybercasts provide an excellent resource and learning tool when researching expeditions. Enjoy the show!

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Just a quick note to tell you what a wonderful time I had on the Mexican Volcanoes Expedition. The program was excellent throughout, and exceeded my expectations. Willi is a fine guide and leader, and I would not hesitate to climb with him again.

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High camp on Izta at the Otis Mcallister hut
Final push on the summit ridge of Orizaba
Looking over the Valley of Mexico and Mexico City from high camp on Izta
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Photo: Mario Simoes
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Summit ridge of Izta
Street artist in Cholula, Mexico
The Aztec calendar on display at the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City
Climbers on a day hike to acclimate near Izta
High camp on Izta at the Otis Mcallister hut
Summit ridge on Izta with Popo in the background
Early morning sunrise with Orizaba castings its shadow
Looking down the summit ridge of Orizaba
Architecture in Mexico City
Mesoamerica artifacts at the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City
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Volcanoes of Mexico BLOG

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    2025 – 2026 Mexico Volcanoes Webinar

    Missed our live session? No worries — we’ve got you covered. Join Alpine Ascents senior guide Hannah McGowan for an insider’s look at our Mexico Volcanoes expedition. In this recording, Hannah breaks down the logistics and itinerary of this high-altitude adventure, from acclimatization climbs on La Malinche and Sierra Negra to standing on top of […]

  • Mexico Volcanoes Webinar

    Mexico Volcanoes Webinar

    Check out this informative webinar hosted by Alpine Ascents senior guide Hannah McGowan, where she shares her insider knowledge on the Mexico Volcanoes expedition!  Hannah covers the logistics and itinerary of this high-altitude adventure, giving you a detailed look at what it takes to summit El Pico de Orizaba (18,491 ft / 5,636 m), the […]

  • Top 5 Questions: Mexico Volcanoes

    Top 5 Questions: Mexico Volcanoes

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