An adventure to central Mexico with a taste of high altitude mountain climbing and Mexican culture. A perfect first-step for those with high altitude mountain climbing goals. After a brief tour of Mexico City, we will travel to the ancient and mysterious pyramids of Teotihuacan as we begin our acclimating. Then it's on to the volcano La Malinche near the historical city of Puebla for an acclimating climb of this 14'er. After a brief rest and exploration of Puebla (and it's fine cuisine), we journey to Pico de Orizaba (Citlatepetl) for an attempt of North America's third tallest mountain.
We provide private ground transportation and our lodging choices are among the finest with your comfort in mind. A great trip for those with limited time and high altitude goals.
Level: Previous ice axe and crampon experience required.
Dates 2009: Jan 10-18
Cost: $2150
Includes: Professional American guides at a low ratio of 1:3. Private ground transportation. All Lodging. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on most days (see itinerary). Group camping equipment. All technical gear (except footwear).
Itinerary:
Day Zero: Arrive in Mexico City (7,000 ft)
Day One: Morning meeting and tour of Mexico City, Travel to Teotihuacan.
We meet the group for breakfast at our hotel in Mexico City and then embark on
a morning tour of some of Mexico City's historical landmarks. In the afternoon,
we drive north out of the city to overnight near the ancient pyramids of
Teotihuacan. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day Two: Tour the pyramids and travel to La Malinche
We spend all morning exploring the ancient pyramid city of Teotihuacan and then travel east of Mexico City to overnight at a rustic mountain resort (10,000 ft) on the flanks of La Malinche to continue our acclimating. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day Three: Acclimating climb of La Malinche (14,600 ft)
We make an attempt of this easy hiking summit with incredible views of the
highlands of central Mexico. Late afternoon we travel to the colonial city of
Puebla to overnight in the historical downtown area. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Four: Explore Puebla & Travel to Tlachichuca
After spending the morning exploring Puebla we travel to Tlachichuca, our base
for Orizaba. We overnight at the historical climbers hostel, Servimont,
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day Five: 4WD adventure to the Piedra Grande hut on Orizaba
In the morning we take an exiting four wheel drive trip to the Peidra Grande hut
(14,200 ft) on the flanks of Orizaba. On the way we make a brief visit of the
highest village in North America. The afternoon is spent resting and acclimating.
We set up our own camp (the hut can be noisy) utilizing tents while using the hut for meals and socializing. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Six: Acclimating on Orizaba
Today is spent acclimating...either resting or making an easy acclimating hike to
15,500 ft. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Seven: Summit Attempt of Orizaba (18,500 ft)
We wake up very early for our attempt of North America's third highest peak. In
the afternoon we catch our 4WD ride back to the climber's hostel in Tlachichuca
for a celebratory dinner and a good nights sleep. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day Eight: Travel back to Mexico City and the flight home (36,000 ft)
After breakfast we travel back to the Mexico City Airport for the flight home.
(Breakfast)
Itinerary subject to change.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Includes: Professional American mountain guides at a low ratio of 1:3. Private ground transportation within Mexico. All Lodging. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on most days (see itinerary). Group camping equipment. All technical mountain climbing gear (except footwear).
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