Easy Mountaineering in Mexico

EXPEDITION FULL FOR 2002

Based in Mexico City this expedition will climb the four highest summits in the country. They are all interesting but easy ascents and this expedition is suitable for those with no previous mountaineering experience. After several days of acclimatisation in and around Mexico City at 2250m we will make a short trip to the rocky Nevado de Toluca 4691m. Returning briefly to Mexico City we'll travel to our first two big peaks which rise high above the capital to the southeast. Popocatepetl 5452m and Ixtaccihuatl 5286m are both volcanic peaks. Popocatepetl, an active volcano, is a relatively easy walk over snow but the ascent of Ixtaccihuatl is a more challenging scramble.

After climbing these peaks we'll travel east to the small city of Orizaba to climb our third and highest peak - Pico de Orizaba 5760m also known by the Aztec name of Citlatepetl. This mountain is steeper and more crevassed than our first two summits but still makes a great ascent for those with little or no previous experience on snow and ice.

During the acclimatisation phase of the expedition there will be time to see many of the most interesting sights around Mexico City. The modern capital of Mexico was the ancient capital of the Aztec Empire, which reached its peak of power about the time of Columbus' voyages. We will arrange optional sightseeing trips to many of the impressive ruins in the area including the famous pyramids at Teotihuacan, whose Pyramid of the Sun is over 70m high.

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