Next to Denali and Mt Logan, Pico de Orizaba in Mexico is the highest peak in North America
We had moonlit, windless skies to light the way for our early alpine start. Within the first 30 minutes, the mountains first casualty caused one member to throw in the towel and head back to base camp.
As we climbed the first few thousand feet we reached the Jamapa Glacier, a 1,500’ snow and ice incline that turned away two more climbers mid way up. After three grueling hours of battling the 30-40 mph unceasing wind in our face, we reached the summit and proudly waived the prayer flags in respect of those whos cause we climb for! 
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