The next day we loaded our gear into an old jeep and took off for the Piedra Grande mountain hut. The women from Colorado had hired a guide and our driver told us that we would be picking him up from another small village on our way to the mountain. We drove through town and…
Continue reading ➞ Climbing Pico de Orizaba; Part 3: The Climb
I had made reservations at a local climbing lodge that offered room and board, transportation to the mountain, and if needed, a guide. I walked down the street indicated by the locals and soon was at the entrance of the lodge. The door was answered by an old Mexican woman and after looking up my…
Continue reading ➞ Climbing Pico de Orizaba; Pt 2: Tlachichuca
I had never traveled out of the country before. Between school, work, and not having the funds, significant travel had never been a realistic opportunity for me. I spent my childhood climbing mountains and backpacking with my family however and was well equipped for planning trips and responding to unexpected situations as they arose. In…
Continue reading ➞ Climbing Pico de Orizaba; Pt 1: Destination Tlachichuca