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Rising more than 18,400 feet on the border between Mexico's Puebla and Veracruz states, Pico de Orizaba claims two superlatives: the tallest mountain in Mexico, and the tallest volcano in North America.
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It's also very prominent in the landscape, potentially visible from ships in the Gulf of Mexico, about 70 miles away.
Orizaba, also known as Citlaltépetl, "Star Mountain," in the indigenous Nahuatl language, is a logical destination for international climbers. It's majestic, well-traversed, and—near to both Puebla City and Mexico City—very accessible.
Which is not to say climbing Orizaba is a low-risk activity. It's had fatalities as recently as a few months ago.
Climbing partners Jeven Dovey and Carlos Bonilla met while making an ascent of Mount Rainier, and they have summited other peaks in the Cascades. Confident in each other's support, they decided to make a trip to two of Mexico's mountains their first international foray, and their highest attempts to date.
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How Climbers Take on North America's Highest Volcano | National Geographic
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Published May 23, 2018