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

Zone 2 Training for Mountaineering: What My Own Heart Rate Data Taught Me

A guide's own heart rate data on zone 2 training for mountaineering. Why every easy run was zone 3, what changed under 135 bpm, and how to use it for Orizaba. ...more

Trip Preparation

September 27, 2026

How to Train for Pico de Orizaba, Iztaccihuatl and Ajusco: The Plan We Send Our Clients

The 12, 8 and 4 week training plans a Mexico City guide service sends its clients for Pico de Orizaba, Iztaccihuatl and Ajusco, with the science behind them and the one test that says you are ready. ...more

Trip Preparation

September 06, 2026

Where to Stay in Mexico City Before You Climb Orizaba

Where to stay in Mexico City before climbing Pico de Orizaba or Iztaccihuatl: four neighbourhoods, specific hotels, and what actually matters when your pickup is at 4am. ...more

Mountains In Mexico ,Trip Preparation

August 01, 2026

Pico de Orizaba Nutrition Guide: Summit Fueling Plan [2025]

Discover tested high-altitude nutrition strategies for Pico de Orizaba (5,636m). Expert mountain guides reveal exact meal plan & tips for summit success. ...more

Mountains In Mexico ,Nutrition &Trip Preparation

February 11, 2025•4 min read

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