Primeros auxilios en montaña para subir los volcanes de México
Qué hacer si alguien se lastima o se enferma en el Iztaccíhuatl o el Pico de Orizaba. Mal de altura, frío, sangrado, RCP y rayos, explicado por guías. ...more
Mountain Best Practices ,Trip Preparation
November 11, 2026
Mountain First Aid Basics for Climbing Mexico's Volcanoes
What to do if someone gets hurt or sick on Iztaccihuatl or Pico de Orizaba. Altitude illness, cold, bleeding, CPR and lightning, explained by mountain guides. ...more
Mountain Best Practices ,Trip Preparation
November 11, 2026
Which Boots Do You Need for Pico de Orizaba?
Which boots work on Pico de Orizaba's glacier, which don't, and whether a La Sportiva Aequilibrium ST GTX is enough, from the guides who fit your crampons. ...more
Mountain Best Practices ,Trip Preparation
November 11, 2026
What Time Do Climbs Start on Mexico's Volcanoes? Rain Is Fine, Lightning Isn't
Why climbs on Mexico's volcanoes start so early. How we read lightning risk (CAPE) in two forecast models and work back to your pickup time. Rain is fine. ...more
Mountain Best Practices ,Trip Preparation
October 27, 2026
How Many Days Do You Need in Mexico City to Climb Iztaccíhuatl?
Why you need nights in Mexico City before Izta: what your body does at altitude, explained simply, the park's Monday rule, and a six-day plan. ...more
Mountains In Mexico ,Trip Preparation
October 03, 2026
Why You Feel Down on the Descent: Carbs, Protein and Mood on the Mountain
Low mood on the way down a mountain is often low blood sugar. What carbs, protein and fat do on a climb, how much to eat per hour, with sources. ...more
Nutrition ,Trip Preparation
September 27, 2026
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