Acclimatizing on Iztaccihuatl (17,160′)

November 9, 2021

Mexico 2021 Team Photo on Izta (Porter McMichael)

View of Cortez Pass (Porter McMichael)

IMG Senior Guides Dr Emily Johnston and Porter McMichael checked in this morning to let us know they are having an absolute blast with this team!  “Great people, great weather and great climbing.”  The team moved up to Cortez Pass and met our local guide yesterday.  After setting up camp, the team headed out for an acclimatization hike which took them up the same route they will be on tonight.  It is always nice to head up the beginning of the trail in daylight to get familiar with the route; they will be doing it again tonight in the dark.  After returning to camp, it was time to put another important skill to work, making dinner! The team will be up and climbing at 1 am and looking forward to standing on top of Iztaccihuatl (17,160′).

All is well in Mexico!