Is their a reliable water source near the Ayoloco hut?
Is the hut in halfway decent shape for sleeping in?
We'll need crampons, not just microspices, yes?
Can we rent a stove in Amecameca?
We're 6 people going down next week to climb Ixta by this route, and descend the normal route.
Thanks in advance!!
Ayoloco glacier, Mexico conditions?
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Re: Ayoloco glacier, Mexico conditions?
My brother and I climbed Ixta two weeks ago. There is no water anywhere on the mountain. We brought two giant water bottles that we bought at Walmart in Mexico City. You should not depend on Amecameca for anything aside lodging and lunch. No climbing shops that we saw. There were 4 climbing shops in Mexico City (all closed on Sunday) that supposedly do rentals. That would be your best bet. The hut is in good shape but there were a bunch of people there so bring ear plugs or pitch a tent nearby. The glacier could be carefully done in micro spikes but I was pretty happy with my crampons. It's only about a quarter mile and mostly flat except for the beginning. Pic of glacier attached. Email me at gshalvoy@kforce.com for additional info.
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Re: Ayoloco glacier, Mexico conditions?
Update-a big snow storm took place over the last few days and snow coverage above 15k is good right now. Below 15k', melting quickly and a bit muddy. Beautiful day today. Road is now open to La Joya.
