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Mexico Volcanoes: RMI Guide Zeb Blais & Team Acclimate on La Malinche

November 10, 2014

Posted by: Zeb Blais, Robby Young

Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico

Elevation: 14,636'

Our crew is on our way to a big buffet breakfast and Ixtaccihuatl after our first day in the mountains. Yesterday's acclimatization hike on La Malinche was a tough introduction to altitude. Dark clouds had gathered at the top as we started and we watched them closely as we pushed up into thinner air. With a short summit window, our entire group pushed hard and worked together to make the top. The weather gods smiled on us and clouds cleared briefly as we scrambled up the last bit of rock to the top. After a few photos, it was time to get ourselves down to thick air and a warm dinner. La Cabana restaurant set out a generous spread for us and we ended our day with great food and full bellies. We'll be checking in soon from Ixta. Cheers from RMI Guides Zeb Blais, Robby Young and the crew!