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Pico de Orizaba
January 10-13, 2026

We attempt the highest peak in Mexico... what a beast! See more...

About Us

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Carlos Payan

Born and raised in Mexico City, I've spent the last 20+ years traveling the world, trekking and adventuring. I'm visiting some pretty unusual corners as we look for the next climb. Ask me about the accommodations in Bangor, Maine...

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Miguel Payan

​Born and raised in Mexico City, I moved to the states, served in the Marine Corps and have consulted for companies globally for the Mobility and EV industries. Growing up, I climbed the volcanoes of Mexico with my brother, Carlos.

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    David Siegel

    Originally from Connecticut, I spent 20 years in Maine, snowboarding and hiking before moving to NYC. I now live outside DC, frequently flying north for the mountains and snow.

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    Trip Report

    Mt Baker, WA
    May 30 -June 1, 2025

    An incredible, somewhat last minute trip back to Washington to knock off the third highest in the Cascades. Read more...

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    Mt Katahdin, ME
    January 5-8, 2025

    Between Rainier and Baker, we travel to northern New England to tackle the highest point in Maine. Read more...

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    Mt Rainier, WA
    May 30 -June, 1 2024

    After defeat in 2023, we returned to try again, a little wiser, a bit more nervous. Read more...

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    Mt Washington, NH
    December 10-12, 2023

     

    To test our winter skills, we went for a winter climb of Mt Washington. Needless to say, it lived up to it's reputation!
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    Mt Rainier, WA
    June 4 - 8, 2023

    Our first attempt at a glaciated mountain, we cut our teeth and learned a lot. Read more...

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    Nevado de Toluca, MX
    December 12, 2022

    Two of us take on the 4th highest volcano in Mexico. Read more...

    Scheduled Climbs

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    Pico de Orizaba

    Mexico

    01/2026

    Dôme de la Sache vu de la Tovière: Florian Pépellin

    Le Dôme de la Sache

    France

    06/2026

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    Mt Katahdin, ME

    United Sates

    12/2026

    Sites We Like

    600+ climbing tips and navigation resources for the savvy alpinist.

    Incredibly researched Youtube channel with great videos on gear, saftey and testing etc...

    Another great Youtube channel with videos of some amazing ski mountaineering.

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