Climb and Ski Pico de Orizaba

Any recommendations on time of year to climb and then ski Pico de Orizaba. I'm looking for optimum snow coverage/ski conditions.

Any other recommendations on where to stay, other things to see, what to watch out for, ect. would be greatly appreciated.

Check out this blog of some guys I know that did a traverse that inlcuded climing orziba. This may give you an idea of when to go and what not.

thingstolucat.com/orizaba-t…

I'm not much of a skier but it seems that the "optimal" time to ski and the climbing don't really go hand in hand. I was there in early Jan 2013 to climb. Great climbing conditions with rock hard ice and snow. While you could have skied it I don't think it wold have been too....errr...pleasant. It would have been fast though.

Typical climbing season is Mid Nov. thru February'ish. Definetly, hands down, without a doubt drop these people an email.

summitorizaba.com/

They were wonderful people and will take care of you and your needs. Maribel will also shove so much food in front of you you'll never want to leave :)

if you aren't familiar with this site.....

mountain-forecast.com/peaks…

you can keep an eye on the weather there.

Thanks for the links guys.