Outdoor Research

Iztaccihuatl (5 230 m / 17 159 ft)

Iztaccihuatl (5230 meters) is one of the most accessible volcano in Mexico, offers a wide choice of routes to its four summits. It is a legendary mountain, firmly rooted into mythology and culture of the region. The name itself in the Indian language means "White Woman" that reflects the unique characteristics of the mountain's profile - looking at the mountain from different angles, one can clearly see the "head", "neck" and other "body parts" of this mountain. Plenty of options for climbing to the top, from quick ones to the ones designed for a few days - climbing the "White woman" is an interesting task at any time of year.