I just returned from Orizaba yesterday after a successful summit on Feb 19th. I am not going to write another report since there is plenty of info out there already. I would be happy to answer any specific questions that anyone has though. Feel free to PM or ask in the thread.
Will
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Congratulations! I sumitted in December. Great hike.
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Re: Pico de Orizaba
Good job, Will! What acclimatization schedule did you end up using?
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I hiked up to about 15,500 both Tuesday and Wednesday. I summited Thursday with no altitude issues. If I had to do it again I would only hike up one day. I didn't know I wouldnt have any altitude issues though so I will change that next time when I go higher.
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When I was there I found it interesting that the norm was to only make one acclimatization hike to 15-16k, then summit. It seems not very conservative and yet it was working for people.
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Although I have used tons of information off this board, just getting around to posting. Lots of trip reports on Orizaba, but summited on Feb. 19th - long day - but a great week. Super cold on top but otherwise a nice day. Well worth the week - and as many others have stated - stay with the Cancholas family for your trip. Happy to answer any questions.
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