I climbed Orizaba, Popo, and Izta back in 1993. You've probably heard this before, but it's hard to believe how much the Jamapa Glacier has receded! No doubt global warming is taking place. The day before we climbed Orizaba, 4 climbers died in an avalanche (late November)and the glacier started around 17000', maybe lower. Still looks like a great climb, wish I were there.
Thanks for the comment John! Senor Reyes said the mountain was quite different when the glacier extended over what is now called the Labyrinth. Easier climbing but more dangerous. Take care.
Well done! Excellent TR and congrats on the summit. Sounds like you had a great trip. I'm looking forward to getting back to Orizaba one of these days.
I enjoyed reading your TR. It looks like the snow conditions are even worse than when I climbed it last year (Feb). The Mexican volcanoes were my first taste of higher alitude too. Thanks for posting!
Woodie
to the point, trip report. very good basic info about pico without the usual ad nauseum details of getting there and back (mind you those can be good stories and are good reading if you are planning your first trip.)
Thanks ktnbs, our host in Tlachicuca remarked how silly he thought mentioning the traveling details into a mountian report was. Although I believe it can be very valuable for certain places, it didnt seem so for Mexico, so I followed his advice. Apparently its going over well.
The Defiant One - Apr 20, 2007 1:16 am - Voted 10/10
Nice Trip ReportWe were there about a month and half before your trip and the change in conditions is alarming. That hill melts fast.
Thanks for posting!
doumall - Apr 20, 2007 9:18 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice Trip ReportThanks you for your comment
Dean - Apr 20, 2007 11:13 am - Voted 10/10
Excellenttrip report. Your pics are terrific as they give a feel to going up the mountain. Nicely done.
doumall - Apr 20, 2007 9:18 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ExcellentThank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
shknbke - Apr 20, 2007 5:44 pm - Voted 10/10
awesomeGreat report, doumall and congrats on a new altitude record! I am hoping to do Orizaba next year, so your report is timely.
doumall - Apr 20, 2007 9:19 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: awesomeThank you shknbke. Glad it helps, good luck, its makes for a fine trip.
JohnDP - Apr 23, 2007 3:45 pm - Hasn't voted
Glacier DisappearanceI climbed Orizaba, Popo, and Izta back in 1993. You've probably heard this before, but it's hard to believe how much the Jamapa Glacier has receded! No doubt global warming is taking place. The day before we climbed Orizaba, 4 climbers died in an avalanche (late November)and the glacier started around 17000', maybe lower. Still looks like a great climb, wish I were there.
doumall - Apr 24, 2007 6:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Glacier DisappearanceThanks for the comment John! Senor Reyes said the mountain was quite different when the glacier extended over what is now called the Labyrinth. Easier climbing but more dangerous. Take care.
bajaandy - Apr 23, 2007 5:15 pm - Voted 10/10
Great ReportWell done! Excellent TR and congrats on the summit. Sounds like you had a great trip. I'm looking forward to getting back to Orizaba one of these days.
doumall - Apr 24, 2007 6:51 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great ReportThanks bajaandy for the vote and comment. It makes for a fine vacation. The food is so good! yum
Woodie Hopper - Apr 25, 2007 12:12 pm - Voted 10/10
NiceI enjoyed reading your TR. It looks like the snow conditions are even worse than when I climbed it last year (Feb). The Mexican volcanoes were my first taste of higher alitude too. Thanks for posting!
Woodie
doumall - Apr 26, 2007 7:00 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: NiceGlad you liked it Woodie!
vancouver islander - Apr 25, 2007 7:18 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice reportGreat pictures. Thanks for sharing.
doumall - Apr 26, 2007 7:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice reportThank you vancouver
morrison_ryan - Apr 26, 2007 11:14 am - Voted 10/10
Congrats!Congratulations on a successful summit. Great trip report!
doumall - Apr 26, 2007 7:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Congrats!Thanks!
Joerg Marretsch - Apr 26, 2007 3:07 pm - Hasn't voted
Good trip report ...and nice pictures. Thanks!
doumall - Apr 26, 2007 7:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Good trip report ...Good to hear most people are enjoying it ;)
ktnbs - Apr 27, 2007 12:41 am - Hasn't voted
excellent andto the point, trip report. very good basic info about pico without the usual ad nauseum details of getting there and back (mind you those can be good stories and are good reading if you are planning your first trip.)
doumall - May 2, 2007 7:26 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: excellent andThanks ktnbs, our host in Tlachicuca remarked how silly he thought mentioning the traveling details into a mountian report was. Although I believe it can be very valuable for certain places, it didnt seem so for Mexico, so I followed his advice. Apparently its going over well.