The highest peak in Mexico and the third highest on the North American continent, I found myself sick with AMS as I hit the summit alone, the first of seven people to eventually make the top that day. Rick Kent was only a few minutes behind me, having taken a slightly less-direct variation, and Mike Cressman summited a bit after Rick. 
Taking 6 hours from the hut to the top, and only a couple hours on the way down, a solid nap back at the hut refreshed me.
A terrific (though easy) mountain that had particularly icy conditions for early January.
Wouldn't wanna take a slip!
*Photos courtesy of Rick Kent
Pico de Orizaba (18,490 feet)
