MEXICO
6-Day Glacier Ski Trip
DATES
September/October
QUICK SUMMARY
Explore 4 different peaks and shred gorgeous lines for several days!
NUMBER OF GUESTS
2 - 4 with 1 guide
5 - 6 with 2 guides
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate - Expert
FITNESS LEVEL
Backcountry experience
COST
$4,495 per person
A $2,500 deposit per person is required to reserve this trip.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Have you ever thought you could ski in Mexico? Pico de Orizaba (18,491ft/5,636m) is the highest point in Mexico and the third highest point in North America. The glaciers in Mexico make this an objective of any traveling ski mountaineer. This is a popular mountaineering objective on its own, but we chose the fun way down, skiing from the summit! If you're looking to introduce yourself to high-altitude skiing, this is a quality first step. Combine Pico De Orizaba with Mount Logan and Denali, skiing the three highest points in North America. I would recommend a stop at the beach after skiing with us on Pico!
On this trip, we focus on the cultural exchange of our encounters and what they can teach us. This trip is built for the ski mountaineer who enjoys the entire ascent through the elevation bands and their changes. If weather strikes or any unforeseen reasons to take the 4x4 vehicle straight up to 14,000’ camp, this is also a possibility.
ITINERARY
Day 1:
Meet Chris Martin in Mexico City, Mexico. We’ll then drive to the town of Tlachichuca (8500 ft / 2600 m), and stay in the Servimont Lodge, our base for the week.
Day 2:
We will Organize gear and we’ll start an overnight trek and hike to 11,840’ where we will camp for the evening. Carrying light day packs and with a local Servimont hiking guide, we’ll start climbing up the west slopes of Orizaba, and meet our camping equipment at 11150 ft / 3400 m.
Day 3:
Finish the overnight trek to the Peidra Grande refuge (14,000 ft / 4270 m). Thai is where we will stay the next 3 nights. We will organize our ski equipment that was dropped off.
Day 4 :
An acclimatization hike to the Jamapa Glacier at 16,000’ / 4900m. Ski conditions usually begin at 16,000’.
Day 5:
Summit Day! Climb the Jamapa Glacier to the crater rim, and ski from the summit descending the Jamapa Glacier. Then we’ll be met by a driver at the Piedra Grande refuge and be driven back to Tlachichuca for a celebratory dinner and final night.
Day 6:
Travel day to Puebla, and return home.
TRIP DETAILS
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$4,495 Per person*
$2,500 deposit due to reserve spot.
PAYMENT METHODS:• Venmo: @chrispatrickmartin
• Mails checks to:
Chris Martin
PO Box 1096,
Crested Butte, CO 81224 -
You will need to make your own flight reservations to Anchorage, AK. Book airline reservations sooner vs later to secure the best rates to get to our starting point. Book your hotels for arrival if arriving a day early and staying a day late. Everything else on this trip such as lodging night one, ski plane flight, basecamp food, etc. will be included so you can focus on skiing.
We will pick you all up from the Anchorage International airport and then motor over to Talkeetna. A basic Itinerary for the trip is listed below and is subject to change due to weather and logistics. It’s imperative to be flexible in AK and goes hand in hand with having a great time up North. After this trip, you will make it back to work the following week with tired legs and minds at ease from an epic trip skiing on glaciers. -
If you cancel before June 1st of the year you are scheduled to ski with Mindful Mountaineering, I will keep 25% of the cost of the trip and refund you the remainder of your deposit paid. This 25% covers admin time and trip/life prep costs required to schedule the trip.
If you cancel after June 1st, I will keep the 50% deposit. If you cancel with late notice, I will end up with a hole in my schedule. This is a disappointing situation for all involved. For this reason, I highly recommend travel insurance. If you are canceling for medical reasons or an emergency of some kind, you should be reimbursed.
If you cancel within 30-days of your trip, you may lose your entire payment. I will do my best to refund as much as possible, but many of the wheels will have been set in motion. If I am able to not pay for items (such as food and gas) I expected to buy, or some businesses (like hotels or car rental places) don't demand full payment, I will certainly refund this portion of your payment. I will do my best to work with you so you lose as little money as possible. At the same time, I ask that you understand that as a small, high-quality, operation, I am severely affected by cancellations. Again, trip insurance goes a long way toward alleviating financial stress in this situation.
No refunds will be given within 30 days of the trip or while on the trip - all sales are final at this time.
No refunds will be given because of weather.
