What it takes to climb Mexico's highest volcano | Pico de Orizaba 5,636m

[@TraintoSummit]

The way down was brutal :) Please share and subscribe if you enjoyed the video

[@TraintoSummit]

@@robogarden5723 In the sense that we were running on very low energy after summiting and had to muster the will to get down 😅

[@wolfvonderr4487]

Your moment with the guy smoking a cig is the most Mexican thing ever. I could feel Mexico right there!. Amazing that you guys made it.

[@TraintoSummit]

I absolutely loved that moment hahaha. He also made it to the summit! Thanks for watching 🙌

[@jamesrogers98]

That shit was tuff lol

[@hectorjcm800]

I'm glad that you guys enjoyed your adventure, and I'm also glad that you got to understand some of the complexities of Mexico. It surely can depress you at times, and sometimes it really makes you want to run far far away. But there's two sides to the same coin, and the other one is full of light, and places and experiences like these, that remind you how beautiful it can be. After 2 yrs of lockdown in Mexico City, I found solace in hiking and mountaineering, and I guess I'm lucky to have such amazing volcanoes at less than 3 hours from home. I'm just about to do my first attempt to Iztaccihuatl this weekend, after summiting Nevado de Toluca and La Malinche. Let's see what happens. I'm glad that you guys made it to both summits. In the end common sense, being a conscious, respectful traveller, and not venturing alone into some places is what keeps you away from danger. Having said that, don´t try Popo, because Don Goyo is constantly erupting, and being stuck up there during an eruption is very bad news, of course. A girl just died a couple months ago during such an event.

[@TraintoSummit]

Good luck on Izta mate, you got this 💪🏽 I can't wait to go to Nevado de Toluca, it looks amazing. It really is great that you have so much nature so close from CDMX, you can really escape in no time. Thanks for watching and keep on exploring brother ♥️

[@andybortega]

Thanks for sharing the beauty of the Mexican volcanoes!

[@joenevins]

Great video that really shows the reality of that climb. I made it to the glacier in about 3:40 and was done in by altitude and my legs giving out. I couldn't really breathe well and could barely stand. I'd recommend to anyone doing this climb to get the fitness up and try to get more than a couple days above 10k ft/3k meters if you can. Hoping to be back very soon. By the way, I never encountered unsafe conditions in Mexico and have been all over as a gringo for almost 20 years. The people are all so friendly and nice and I feel much safer there than in my hometown of NYC.

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks! It was an awesome experience. You'll get it next time 💪🏽

[@blueshadow3794]

The shadow of the mountain was simply beautiful. I could feel your struggle, if Viv says that it's hard, then it's hard. Good job man!

[@TraintoSummit]

Hahah, you're right about that!!

[@richh650]

This was beyond unbelievable! What a monstrous mountain!!! Very well done!

[@TraintoSummit]

It was crazy how the conditions changed and allowed us to get to the summit. During the night I honestly didn't think we'll make it. Thanks for watching!

[@Ichika_Misaki]

Welcome to Mexico, and come again, from Puebla with love!! ❤️

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks!

[@paperandpavement]

thank you for this video~

[@tt-designs124]

Solid and cheers! Thanks for creating this video. I'm looking forward to climbing Orizaba in the near future.

[@TraintoSummit]

You'll love it, it's a beautiful mountain. Thanks for watching!

[@theluckiestwomanalive]

This is so inspiring. Amazing footage and kudos to both of you for summiting. WOW! This one's on my list. Thanks for the video!

[@TraintoSummit]

I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for I!

[@KBROOKS-xu3du]

thank you for this video. i love volcanoes and always wanted to climb one but never have. thank you and congrats.

[@robsancar]

Great journey to Orizaba's Peak, what a challenge,great video as well. I am learning a lot with your video.

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks mate. Orizaba was an incredible experience🙌

[@AlejoLarrea-qh8dw]

Great job!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks for watching!

[@felipegodinez5298]

A guys great video , I am actually in your video at minute 4:55 ( guy with beanie ) you summitt a day before . Glad you enjoy your trip to my country .

[@TraintoSummit]

I remember you mate, we had a nice chat! How did your trip go, did you end up reaching the peak the next day? Hope you're keeping well 😁

[@felipegodinez5298]

@@TraintoSummit I did summitt the peak and was as tired as you and Viviana . Planning to hike Iztlaccihualt and Pico De Orizaba on march 2023 . I wll be 61 years old by then 😁😁

[@TraintoSummit]

@@felipegodinez5298 Well done!! Keep on summiting my friend 💪🏽🏔️

[@alexcs558]

2:08 I would have been uncomfortable if they asked me that,but I don't blame foreigners who think that about Mexico.

[@alisultan6459]

Great video! Me and my friend were one of the teams that went up after you that night! If you remember, we actually slept in the cabin just below you at the hut. Anyways, congratulations on the summit. We hope to attempt it again in November!

[@TraintoSummit]

Of course I remember you mate! We had a good chat😁 I hope everything goes smoothly the second time around, have fun!

[@klimzjabowa.1950]

Nice Video i really enjoyed watching this.Did you say that you were four nights for acclimatization in the shelter ?

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks! No. We acclimatised in Mexico City on day one, random hike to 3,700m on day two, did Iztaccihuatl for days 3 & 4. and then went to the Piedra Grande hut for day 5. On day 6 we did Orizaba. In hindsight, I would have added another day at 3,700m before Izta, but we didn't have time.

[@klimzjabowa.1950]

@@TraintoSummit Awesome.Thank you so much for reply.I will go to 26 March for only one week, and would like do what you did.thank you for this hint.

[@TraintoSummit]

@@klimzjabowa.1950 Enjoy!

[@brigittajakic]

Very nice! What camera did you use? I will do the climb in January!

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks! The main camera is Sony RX 100 VII. Most of the summit footage was shot on my phone, Galaxy S20

[@glb_trkkrs2246]

Hello there. What time of the year did you summit and such side of the mountain?

[@TraintoSummit]

Hey. March this year via Piedra Grande (north side). Thanks for watching 😊

[@RFE812]

Do you also plan on climbing the third highest mountains in the other continents(Kangchenjunga,Monte Pissis,Mount Shkhara,Mawenezi Peak,Trikora Peak/Mount Twynam, & Mount Shinn) or just Orizaba?

[@TraintoSummit]

No that's not the plan at the moment. Shkhara is definitely on the list though!

[@Arturo_paez]

Amazing

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

[@andresparis11]

What time of year did you climb? I’m going the first week of October at end of the rainy season. I’m wondering how much ice vs snow I’ll be encountering.

[@TraintoSummit]

We did it in mid-March this year, it snowed so the conditions were brilliant. It made the glacier crossing a lot easier than I'm imagining it would be during the dry season. I wouldn't be concerned about the snow up there. Just make sure they're no thunderstorms and you're good :)

[@Bogsbinny831]

Third highest peak in North America just behind Mt Logan and Mt Denali, really really impressive

[@TraintoSummit]

The whole adventure was amazing... Thanks for watching!

[@vivcristea]

14:36 Mmm Krispy Kremes, great video!

[@blueshadow3794]

What are those?

[@meritamiau98]

Congratulations guys. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks!

[@andresestrada384]

which camera did you use to record? Quality looks great

[@TraintoSummit]

For the majority of the footage I used my Sony RX100 mark VII. For most shots on the glacier I used my phone because my hand was too cold to operate the camera 😅 Phone is Samsung S20. Thanks for watching!

[@ramsesnavarro1170]

Hey! I want to climb it in April 2025; however, I am afraid that I am not ready because I have never done something where I need to use crampons, and I fear falling. The conditioning training and strength training I think I will be good. Any recommendations?

[@TraintoSummit]

It's honestly not a beginner mountain, I'd definitely do a mountaineering course before or go with a guide before jumping onto this one... Thanks for watching!

[@ommba07]

Amazing. Congrats on making it to the summit and sharing your beautiful adventure. How did you prepare for this challenge? I am thinking about attempting it in November. Wonder how the ice and the terrain will be.

[@TraintoSummit]

Thanks for watching. A combination of general strength training (full body) and aerobic training. I ran once a week an average of 10k and hiked with a (15-20kg) backpack for 4-5 hours once a week as well. We did it in March and were lucky with the snow, otherwise, you'd have to have a few ice screws in on the glacier for protection. The biggest challenge I was anticipating was the altitude, that's why we did Iztaccihuatl first and one more day before at 3700meters. Hope this helps, train hard for it and smash it!💪

[@ommba07]

@@TraintoSummit That sounds like a good training regimen! And yes, I am aware of the altitude challenges. I did Kilimanjaro and it was really tough close to the summit. To be honest I wasn't doing much cardio to prepare for it, only strength training. I've learned my lesson now for future mountains! Thanks again!

[@dricarudy7774]

Massive bro!!!

[@antonioparamo2048]

I’m from cordoba and my house was in front of a plain view to the mountain….. that’s literally the only thing I miss form there

[@TraintoSummit]

I bet the view was amazing. Thanks for watching!

[@DM_2025]

The shadow casting is sick

[@pneumichelin2966]

Congrat i made it in 1998 in snowboard scary but magic

[@TraintoSummit]

That sounds amazing 🙌🏻

[@raulamezcuagomez2854]

I thinh that is not advisible to use climbing rope on Jamapa Glacier.

[@TraintoSummit]

Why not?

[@markolajos5200]

Hi Cris, I think I watched your video felt like 100 times before I recently climbed also Pico de Orizaba. It helped me really a lot. Preparing for the climb mentally (though I did this with a local guide, which I guess it makes a bit easier, especially for the labyrinth) and also to get rid of the "fear" to visit Mexico. All the people I met was super nice and helpful and the climb was just great (except maybe the last 200 m which was a bit of struggle and of course going down was just a pain :) but otherwise we had best weather conditions! Thanks again and keep following your dreams! Here is btw a short tribute video inspired by your video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5PYeaeHi8mUnKM

[@carlosvallanzasca3211]

***•~ ❤wow God Bless You guys ❤~•*** pico o de orizaba it’s muy bello

[@TraintoSummit]

Amazing mountain and amazing country. Thanks for watching!