Pico de Orizaba north face: Training at the base of the glacier

Have a training experience, learn to use crampons and ice axe while testing your endurance on the highest mountain in Mexico.
Prepare for the challenge with this training hike. Designed for those looking to gauge their performance before climbing Mexico's highest mountain or other mountains, this experience is ideal for improving your endurance and learning essential techniques. We depart from Tehuacán, Puebla, or we can arrange a meeting point. In a 4x4 vehicle, we will arrive at the Piedra Grande refuge (4,250 m.a.s.l.), where we will begin a hike of approximately 5 hours to the base of the glacier. Here, under the guidance of an expert with more than 30 years of experience, you will learn how to use crampons and ice axes in a real high mountain environment.

After enjoying a well-deserved rest, lunch, and photographs, we will begin the descent to the vehicle. This activity is suitable for intermediate level climbers who are in good physical condition and eager to challenge themselves. Includes: • Professional mountain tour guide and support staff (radio communication and first aid kit available). • Transportation Tehuacán – Pico de Orizaba North Face – Tehuacán
• Logistics and equipment (helmet and poles). List of clothing and personal equipment: ● Food (sandwiches, baguettes, etc.)
● Snacks (candy, chocolate, cookies, dried fruit, energy gel, etc.) and hydration (2 liters of liquid, e.g., 1 liter of water and 1 liter of serum/electrolyte, plus 1 600 ml Coca-Cola). ● Sunscreen ● Sun hat ● Cold hat ● Buff ● Sunglasses
● All-terrain sneakers (e.g., Salomon Speedcross 3) or comfortable hiking boots (no hiking boots, no Vans-type sneakers) ● Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex) ● 1 or 2 fleece sweatshirts (depending on how cold you are) ● Dri-Fit T-shirt (breathable)
● Lightweight nylon pants or nylon pants with leggings or tights underneath. ● 2 pairs of gloves, one thin and one thick (cotton/fleece/Gore-Tex). ● 2 pairs of socks, one thin and one thick (allowing you to move your toes).
● Bring a change of clothes to leave in the car (in case of snow, rain, or sweat, you can change on the way back). ● 1 small 30-liter backpack with 2 straps that you can carry on your back. ● 1 strip of green aspirin.


It is recommended not to eat a heavy dinner the night before (excessive fat or meat), not to eat a heavy breakfast, to hydrate well the afternoon before, and to sleep well the night before.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.