Pico de Orizaba After Rainier or Baker: The Altitude Step Up

Ricardo Guaderrama

Ricardo Guaderrama is a professional mountain guide and outdoor educator based in Mexico. With extensive experience leading expeditions on Mexico's highest peaks, including Pico de Orizaba and Iztaccíhuatl, Ricardo combines technical expertise with a passion for sharing mountain knowledge. As founder of Yacana Outdoors, he specializes in creating transformative mountain experiences while maintaining the highest safety standards. His background in photography and technical writing allows him to document and share the beauty and challenges of high-altitude mountaineering. When not guiding clients, Ricardo can be found ultra running, developing educational content about mountain safety, or exploring new routes in Mexico's diverse mountain ranges.