Category Archives: Orizaba

Making the List: 90 Great Canadian Explorers

Posted on February 10, 2020 by TA Loeffler

I am humbled once again to be recognized by the Royal Canadian Geographic Society by my inclusion in their 90 Greatest Canadian Explorers List. Of course, whenever a list is made, many noteworthy, awesome, & deserving folks are left off … Continue reading →

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Revisiting an Adventurous Decade Countdown 2012: What Comes, Comes… Orizaba for Oma and Beyond

Posted on December 20, 2019 by TA Loeffler

This post comes on the heels of our attempt on Orizaba, the highest peak in Mexico and the third highest in North America. It was originally posted on October 29, 2012. Three words. One comma. A philosophy of life. Oma’s … Continue reading →

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What Comes, Comes… Orizaba for Oma and Beyond

Posted on October 29, 2012 by TA Loeffler

Three words. One comma. A philosophy of life. Oma’s favourite advice. And…the words I am taking solace in to cope with the disappointment that ice conditions on El Pico de Orizaba forced us to abandon our summit bid on Mexico’s … Continue reading →

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Check-in/OK message from TA SPOT Messenger

Posted on October 27, 2012 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:19.11476 Longitude:-97.42093 GPS location Date/Time:10/27/2012 17:33:13 NDT Message:TA’s location on her Sea to Summit Expedition in Mexico…from the Sea of Cortez to the summit of Orizaba Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/ABsAa/19.11476N/97.42093W If the … Continue reading →

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Check-in/OK message from TA SPOT Messenger

Posted on October 26, 2012 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:19.05749 Longitude:-97.26971 GPS location Date/Time:10/26/2012 18:23:40 NDT Message:TA’s location on her Sea to Summit Expedition in Mexico…from the Sea of Cortez to the summit of Orizaba Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/ABAUV/19.05749N/97.26971W If the … Continue reading →

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The Ixtaccihuatl Times

Posted on October 25, 2012 by TA Loeffler

Climbing at extreme altitudes is somewhat indescribable. It is humbling, challenging, and according to one author, akin to hitting your head against the wall (they both feel good when you stop). As our trip leader JJ said the other day, … Continue reading →

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The Team Summits Ixtaccihuatl!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by TA Loeffler

From the RMI blog today-on the actual page you can hear the phone call…http://www.rmiguides.com/blog/2012/10/24/mexico_volcanoes_jj_team_summit_ixtaccihuatl Posted by: J.J. Justman | October 24, 2012 Categories: *Expedition Dispatches *Mexico Elevation: 17,340′ Hello RMI blog. This is JJ Justman. I am extremely happy to … Continue reading →

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Check-in/OK message from TA SPOT Messenger

Posted on October 24, 2012 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:19.06461 Longitude:-98.12024 GPS location Date/Time:10/24/2012 20:33:03 NDT Message:TA’s location on her Sea to Summit Expedition in Mexico…from the Sea of Cortez to the summit of Orizaba Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/A9dyY/19.06461N/98.12024W If the … Continue reading →

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Check-in/OK message from TA SPOT Messenger

Posted on October 24, 2012 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:19.16629 Longitude:-98.64624 GPS location Date/Time:10/24/2012 11:38:10 NDT Message:TA’s location on her Sea to Summit Expedition in Mexico…from the Sea of Cortez to the summit of Orizaba Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/A9F_b/19.16629N/98.64624W If the … Continue reading →

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Check-in/OK message from TA SPOT Messenger

Posted on October 24, 2012 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:19.18002 Longitude:-98.64133 GPS location Date/Time:10/24/2012 09:25:17 NDT Message:TA’s location on her Sea to Summit Expedition in Mexico…from the Sea of Cortez to the summit of Orizaba Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/A9BP8/19.18002N/98.64133W If the … Continue reading →

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Check-in/OK message from TA SPOT Messenger

Posted on October 23, 2012 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:19.16632 Longitude:-98.64621 GPS location Date/Time:10/23/2012 19:32:27 NDT Message:TA’s location on her Sea to Summit Expedition in Mexico…from the Sea of Cortez to the summit of Orizaba Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/A8qBd/19.16632N/98.64621W If the … Continue reading →

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Check-in/OK message from TA SPOT Messenger

Posted on October 22, 2012 by TA Loeffler

TA Latitude:19.12041 Longitude:-98.65344 GPS location Date/Time:10/22/2012 17:43:09 NDT Message:TA’s location on her Sea to Summit Expedition in Mexico…from the Sea of Cortez to the summit of Orizaba Click the link below to see where I am located. http://fms.ws/A7-XU/19.12041N/98.65344W If the … Continue reading →

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Orizaba for Oma is underway

Posted on October 22, 2012 by TA Loeffler

Mexico Volcanoes: JJ & Team Enjoyed Great Views on La Malinche Hike Hi all, Here is the fist blog entry from our RMI trip leader, JJ Lustman. You can follow along on the RMI Blog: http://www.rmiguides.com/blog/ as I’ll be posting … Continue reading →

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A Small Rock of Many

Posted on October 9, 2012 by TA Loeffler

With a visit to some of Mexico’s most famous (and the world’s third largest) pyramids, Teotihuacan today and the National Museum of Anthropology yesterday, I am feeling like a small rock in a sea of many. Viewing the remains and … Continue reading →

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Mexican Book Ends

Posted on October 6, 2012 by TA Loeffler

I remember my first arrival in Mexico City more vividly perhaps than any other expedition start. I was 21, spoke no Spanish, and arrived three days earlier than the rest of my climbing group. The plane was several hours late … Continue reading →

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Orizaba for Oma

Posted on August 7, 2012 by TA Loeffler

I often announce my next climb with a guessing game. It’s pretty fun and I’ve enjoyed having folks become detectives to decipher my clues. My summer’s been pretty tough, filled with grief in losing my precious Oma and having a … Continue reading →

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