"Pico de Orizaba, a.k.a. Citlaltépetl, is the highest volcano in North America, and one of the continental Volcanic Seven Summits (fourth highest). This makes it the highest mountain in Mexico, and the third highest mountain in all of North America. On February 16, 2024 we successfully climbed Pico de Orizaba (5,636 m) after climbing Iztaccíhuatl (5,220m) and Volcan La Malinche (4,430m) for acclimatization. We took the normal route, which climbs the Jamapa Glacier on the north side, starting at Refugio Piedra Grande. A storm threatened the planned summit day that aligned with our acclimatization plan, so we kept a close eye on the forecast. Fortunately, the storm was delayed by 24 hours. We only had to deal with extreme wind and the resulting rockfall from the summit ridge. Tragically, 24 hours after we summited, a group of twelve were caught in the storm and three Mexican climbers died. Team: Mike Gonzc, Cam Crosby, Ken Dalton, Chelsea Stedford, Ivo Stedford" — ivo • Feb 16, 2024

"Fantastic day. Left the tent camp at midnight. Cold and windy on the glacier around 6-7am. Had all layers on. gained the summit and were bathed in warm sunlight with a great view above the clouds. No issues with altitude after doing 3 acclimatisation hikes prior. Warm sun on way down caused soft snow on descent and lots of de-layering after a cool morning. 12hrs total. " — MarkJPerkins • Jan 17, 2024

"Ascended the regular route from High Camp, which starts around 5,300m. The route was snow free so scrambling was easy, although very loose in some areas. Crevasses were visible and the few snow bridges we crossed were solid. 4 hours to Veintimilla, and another 30 minutes to Whymper (Chimborazo summit). I asked Chelsea to marry me at sunrise, with Sangay erupting on the horizon! " — ivo • Oct 7, 2023

"My wife and I managed to get the peak climbed despite our short stay in Fort William of only two days and less than favorable forecast. We managed to stay dry on our ascent that accented with blustery winds and multiple rainbows. Down low we enjoyed the expansive views then as we approached the cairns visibility diminished substantially, barely seeing folks ahead of us. Then I realized a good part of the loss of visibility was simply my glasses fogging up. Take off glasses….ah much better…until clouds thicken again. Finally the summit flatten off and we could start to make out the remnants of stone walls and then the obelisk on top of a rocky mound. Photo ops then find a less windy spot for some snacks. Just as we were leaving the rain came in and continued for the next hour and half. With the one two punch of rain and strong winds we were drenched in no time as we shuffled downhill passing the crowds making their way up. At least the rain/wind was at their backs. Fortunately in the final hour the rain gave up, clouds parted and sections of blue appeared making for a more cheery return to our car." — Nimblefoot • Sep 25, 2023

"Carrying an infant and coercing a 4yo w two other non climbers and one climber. It was a bit hard as had to hold umbrella due to the heat. Our guide quit. Two others quit. Could see the Jordan/Saudi border from the top. Almost two hour jeep ride there from Wadi Rum visitor center. Almost two hours up and another 1.5hrs down. " — castrode • Sep 25, 2023