THANKSGIVING DAY
- Day 1 Arrive in Mexico city airport and transfer to our lodge in San Miguel Zoapan. Dinner and lodging. (10 000 ft)
- Day 2 We move to Orizaba southside! We climb Sierra negra 15 200 ft and return to our lodge San Miguel Zoapan.
- Day 3 Transfer 4×4 to our base camp Piedra Grande at 13 900 ft, litle hiking from 12 500 ft.till base camp. Spend night in tents.
- Day 4 Hiking day until 15 700 ft and return to base camp. Spend night in tents.
- Day 5 Orizaba Summit day!!And return to our lodge, dinner and spend night in Zoapan.
- Day 6 Breakfast and transfer straigh to aiport.
Sierra Negra & Pico de Orizaba
6 Days!!
24 – 29 November, 2024ANNUAL PROMOTION
650 USD by person
All inclusive
CLIMBING EQUIPMENT
- Ice axe with leash (A general mountaineering/glacier tool with a leash—70cm is a good length)
- Climbing helmet (Adjustable fit to be worn with beanie and/or balaclava)
- Alpine climbing harness (Adjustable leg loops and big enough to fit over all clothing)
- Carabiners (One large locking carabiner and one non-locking carabiner)
- Trekking poles (Collapsible poles; snow baskets required)
- Ascenders and/or Prussik ropes for crevasse rescue
FOOTWEAR
- Light hiking boots (For acclimatization hikes—lightweight and waterproof)
- Lightweight hiking socks – 2 pair (Wool or synthetic fiber only—no cotton)
- Double plastic mountaineering boots (Plastic shells with inner boots)
- Crampons with anti-balling snow plates (Anti-balling snow plates are required)
- Gaiters (Expedition-grade gaiters—large enough to fit around bulky boots)
- Heavyweight mountaineering socks – 3 pair (Wool or synthetic fiber only—no cotton)
- Liner socks – 3 pair (Thin wool or nylon socks worn under heavyweight socks—no cotton)
TECHNICAL CLOTHING
- Nylon trekking pants (These are nice for the acclimatization hike—no cotton)
- Short-sleeve t-shirts – 2 (CoolMax® polyester or similar—no cotton)
- Underwear – 3 pair (Synthetic fabric only—no cotton)
- Midweight long underwear (Tops and bottoms of wool or synthetic—no cotton)
- Microfleece pullover or vest (100-weight fleece pile for layering/extra warmth)
- Softshell or fleece jacket
- Softshell or fleece climbing pants
- Waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex® parka (A roomy fit is important in order to fit over other clothing layers—hood should fit over helmet)
- Waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex® pants (Full-length side zippers are required)
- Insulated parka with insulated hood (Down or PrimaLoft®; hood should fit over helmet)
HEADWEAR
- Wool or fleece beanie (Beanie should cover ears)
- Balaclava (Midweight—balaclava and beanie should fit under helmet if worn together)
- Sun hat with visor and neck protection (Synthetic with visor to shade eyes/nose)
- Glacier glasses with side covers and neck leash (Lenses designed for mountain use—regular sunglasses are insufficient; a nose guard is helpful)
- Ski goggles (Required in case of blowing snow/ice)
- Buff or bandana (To shade neck and cover mouth; protects respiratory system/lungs in dusty conditions)
HANDWEAR
- Softshell gloves (A medium-weight synthetic glove that has a light shell exterior)
- Lightweight fleece liner gloves – 2 pairs (Worn alone or as layering inside mittens)
- Shell mountaineering mittens with removable insulation liners (Waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex® with removable insulation liners for fast drying; big enough to be used with liner gloves)
- Insulated mountaineering gloves or mittens (Waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex®; required as back-ups)
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
- Backpack (Approximately 50-55 liters—keep it simple and light)
- Waterproof compression stuff sack for summit clothing (Insulated parka, etc.)
- Nylon stuff/compression sacks (Several different sizes to organize and/or compress clothing/gear)
- Headlamp (Bring spare batteries; lithium batteries withstand cold better)
- Sleeping bag (A down bag rated at least to 0°F)
- Self-inflating or closed cell sleeping pad (Full-length pad)
- Nalgene® water bottles – 3 (32-oz. wide-mouth bottles; no water bladders, as they will freeze)
- Insulated water bottle parkas – at least 1 (To help prevent water from freezing)
- Eating gear (Insulated mug with lid, cup, spoon, fork, bowl with lid)
- Toilet paper (in plastic bag), wet wipes, and Purell® hand sanitizer (2-ounce size)
- Personal first-aid kit & medications (Simple and light—to include Band-Aids, ibuprofen, ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin, Imodium®, etc.)
- Personal toiletries, contact lenses, contact solution, etc.
- Pee bottle (Wide-mouth bottle with leak-proof lid—at least 1-liter capacity; mark it well!)
- Sunscreen and lip protection (SPF 30 or better)
- Earplugs (For noisy, windy nights)
- Small repair kit (Duct tape, Gore-Tex® patches, Leatherman® tool, etc.)
- Snacks for summit days (Please bring your own favorite high-calorie, high-carbohydrate snacks for the summit days; all other food on the mountains is provided)
- Camera (Small point-and-shoot—keep it simple and light)
TRAVEL GEAR
- Large duffel bag with lock (For transporting all gear on plane and to basecamps)
- Small duffel for travel clothes
- Travel clothes (Casual clothes for before and after the climb)
- Swimsuit
- Walking/running shoes and/or sport sandals (For wearing in towns—lightweight and comfortable)
NOTES
- No cotton clothing on the mountain—cotton kills!
- Cotton can rob your body of heat if you get wet from weather or exertion/perspiration.
- Choose synthetics which retain heat even when wet.
Orizaba Mountain Guides or OMG, founded in the year 2000, is an adventure guiding company. It is one of the foremost Mexican guide services, counting years of experience with adventurers and climbers from all over the world.
Specialty: We specialize in climbs of the Mexican volcanoes and expedition climbs in the Andes range of South America, including Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru. At last count, we have organized and led more than 500 climbs and expeditions. We offer the best designed programs for your personal success and abilities, because we adapt each program or adventure to your specific, individualized needs.
Experience and Safety: Due to our experience and many years of guiding, we offer the most experienced and professional mountain guides available—and an experienced guide is the key to personal safety and a high rate of success for any excursion, adventure, or expedition. Our guides are members of the renowned Mexican Mountain Guides Association or AMGME, and all are emergency first-responders, trained in mountain rescue, and experienced in logistical, contingency, and evacuation plans. We offer all possible support and have communication capabilities to Tlachichucha or Mexico City for any emergency.
Acclimatization: For climbs of Pico de Orizaba, we offer you the best acclimatization program available, beginning at our new mountain lodge situated at 3,000 meters (10,000 feet). At our lodge, we provide you a restful atmosphere, comfortable accommodations, and tasty meals. From our lodge, we then transfer you to Piedra Grande hut located at 4,175 meters (13,700 feet).
Transportation: We offer transport for both big and small groups—and you can customize your transportation needs. Whether your transportation needs be from airport to airport, Mexico City to Tlachichuca, or Tlachichuca to Piedra Grande hut, we can get you there. We have 4×4 vehicles for the mountain roads.
Success Variables: Some variables are out the hands of both the climber and OMG.
- The personal limit of physiological adaptation to altitude of each climber
- The individual health and physical conditioning of each climber
- Adverse weather conditions
COME WITH US AND LIVE THE ADVENTURE!
