Mexico Climbers Ready For Ixta!

January 15, 2026

Mexico team enjoys breakfast (Tyler Nachand)

Tyler reports that the team had another good day of acclimatization hiking to over 14,000 feet yesterday. Now they are ensconced at the high camp, ready to ascend Ixtaccihuatl (7^th highest peak in North America) via the “Knees route”.

: Acclimatization day hiking on Ixtaccihutl (Matthew Cave)

: Iztaccíhuatl from Amecameca showing the knees route from the right

This will be a long day at altitude, as the climbers traverse the knees, stomach, and breasts of the Sleeping Lady.

Best wishes, team!