We are getting too old for this.
Welcome to Silver Summits, a mountaineering and trekking community and a place to share our experiences as we climb into our 50's and beyond. More silver these days, but feeling wiser all the time. - Carlos, Miguel, and David
Latest Trip Report:
Pico de Orizaba
January 10-13, 2026
We attempt the highest peak in Mexico... what a beast! See more...
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...
Trip Report
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...
Trip Report
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...
Trip Report
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!
Read more...
Trip Report
Mt Rainier, WA
June 4 - 8, 2023
Our first attempt at a glaciated mountain, we cut our teeth and learned a lot. Read more...
Trip Report
Nevado de Toluca, MX
December 12, 2022
Two of us take on the 4th highest volcano in Mexico. Read more...
About Us
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...
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.
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.
Scheduled Climbs
Pico de Orizaba
Mexico
01/2026
Le Dôme de la Sache
France
06/2026
Mt Katahdin, ME
United Sates
12/2026
Sites We Like
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Incredibly researched Youtube channel with great videos on gear, saftey and testing etc...
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