Mexico Volcanoes: Team Summits Ixta!
Posted by: Dominic Cifelli, Abby Westling
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mexico
Elevation: 17, 340"
Patience was the name of the game for Ixta. The team awoke multiple times during the night to find various conditions. First snow, then total whiteout, then a menacing cloud cap over the upper mountain. Knowing the patterns of the local mountains we decided to take the cloud cap as our opportunity to climb and we’re rewarded. As we climbed, the cloud dissipated, and team was able to keep ascending under the full moon and cool temps. We reached the summit at 7:50 AM with views of the surrounding peaks and the route we had just ascended. No time to waste though, it was time to descend. We knew of the incoming weather and descended without incident to the parking lot.
Off to Puebla we went to enjoy our much-deserved showers, tacos, and real beds. Great effort by all the team members and we look forward to exploring Puebla tomorrow.
RMI Guides Dominic, Abby and Team
Comments (6)
Congratulation on the summit, Abby you are a badass. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Uncle Chewy on
Congrats team! So psyched for you guys and gals, especially my Z! Enjoy your rest, next stop - summit #2!
Posted by: Jessica Purcell on
Yay!!! Way to go everyone :) Beautiful energy and team!
Posted by: Lauren on
Congratulations, Team! I’m always so proud to see my Abby Westling in her element. Smiling big for all of you!
Posted by: Rae Anglen on
Congratulations! Great to have photos and news☘️
Posted by: Nonnie on
Well done Ixta team!! We’re happy dancing for your summit and loving your happy smiles ❣️
High times rule
Posted by: Deb on