I was inspired to write this blog by an essay written by the late Adam Helman (here). A comment made in my blog on Australia's highest volcano (here) also gave me a push. Adam Helman's essay discussed the fact that it is quite possible to define the Seven Summits differently from the traditional Continue Reading
Video from the summit of Pico de Orizaba
I am getting around to sorting out some of the videos taken on the Mexico/South America trip. Here is one taken by me on the summit of Pico de Orizaba. Sorry about the wind noise which drowns out a little of the commentary. I hope you can get a feeling for the experience from this video - be it Continue Reading
Mummies on Pico de Orizaba
Crikey! I am glad that Derek and I did not find these on our ascent! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKscuXQjdfw Continue Reading
Pico de Orizaba – the climb
We were settled in our tent but the wind rattled it all night pausing only occasionally for breath before resuming its assault. Derek had no sleep and I did little better. Not the best preparation for the day to come. We did not need the 2am wake up call. We were ready to go well before then, Continue Reading
Pico de Orizaba – the approach
I had found Izta hard going. My general fitness had been just about OK but the effects of the altitude had been greater than I had bargained for. Despite keeping well hydrated and popping pills, a combination of painkillers and Diamox, I was a little down. Pico de Orizaba is at a different scale Continue Reading