Orizaba crevasses

[mikefromcraig]

Everything I read preparing for Orizaba said no crevasses.

When I got back I read a book (forget the title, it was a guy who did Elbrus, Acancagua, Kilimanjaro, and Orizaba) and he said he came across a small crevasse on Orizaba and was surprised because everything he read said they don't exist.

[CorduroyCalves]

I'm seriously considering going back again next winter but might try it from the south side.

[Scott P]

FYI, everyone is know who has done the south side says it sucks. If you do enjoy it, let us know.

[CorduroyCalves]

FYI, everyone is know who has done the south side says it sucks. If you do enjoy it, let us know.

I've heard the same thing and who knows, maybe I'll change my mind by then.

Does anyone know if the crevasse is easily avoidable?

[Gabriel]

I have done both routes and prefer the south route. If you like summer class 2 fourteeners you'll like the south route. The best part is that you avoid the guide and logistics dependent hordes on the Jamapa route.

Have fun

[CorduroyCalves]

I have done both routes and prefer the south route. If you like summer class 2 fourteeners you'll like the south route. The best part is that you avoid the guide and logistics dependent hordes on the Jamapa route.

Have fun

Gabriel, I'd love to get some info regarding the south route and the logistics to get there when you have a chance.

[mtn_nut]

Sean had some nice words about it - http://drdirtbag.com/2016/01/02/pico-de ... l-3h40-up/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[CorduroyCalves]

Sean had some nice words about it - http://drdirtbag.com/2016/01/02/pico-de ... l-3h40-up/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Read it. Just trying to gather as much info as possible.

[Gabriel]

The logistics: flying to Benito Juarez in Mexico City. Take the Estrella Roja bus line from the terminal to the 4 Ponientes station in Puebla if you plan to stay in Puebla, or CAPU station in Puebla if heading directly to Ciudad Serdan which is the valley base for the south route. from CAPU get a bus to Ciudad Serdan which usually run on the hour. From Ciudad Serdan hire a standard cheap 2 wheel drive taxi to take you to the saddle between Sierra Negra and Orizaba. If acclimatized and reasonably fit you can hike the summit and return to your taxi in a shortish day. Agree in advance the wait time which should not be more than $20. If you happen to be a kind soul, buy the taxi guy some drinks and take out tacos. The hike is Mt. Democratish. There is a possibility that you will have snow above the rock feature "El Pulpito." You could take microspikes, but many have summitted in tennis shoes, even flip flops. The funny thing is that you'll also see guys fully dressed for actual mountaineering on the summit.

Have fun,

Gabriel

[CorduroyCalves]

Thanks for the info. How far do you think it might be from the saddle to the hut?

[timf]

WHEN I go back it'll be for Ixta only. Less travel time from Mexico City. Bus to Amecameca, taxi to La Joya, done!
Orizaba is certainly a beautiful mountain, but Ixta looks a bit more interesting to me.

[Gabriel]

corduroy: I don't remember how long it took. I was doing afast day trip from Puebla and was focused on quickly getting to the summit and back to Puebla. I'm assuming you want to stay at the hut, which means heavy overnight gear, so probably some time.

Timf: the most convenient way to hike Izta is fly directly in to Puebla from Dallas or Houston and access La Joya from the east. No need to actually go to Puebla as Cholula is closer to the pass.

Gabriel