PRESENTATION

DECEMBER 9 – 11, 2016

This year, we celebrate the first edition of the unique ULTRA TRAIL in Mexico that will be celebrated in the Pico de Orizaba region!

In addition, there are also a variety of coinciding dates: the 80th anniversary of the foundation of the National Park of the Pico de Orizaba; the 168th anniversary of the North American expedition of Captain Reynolds to the top (summit) of the Pico de Orizaba; and, of course, the first 100K SKY ULTRA PICO MX in this region, reaching the highest point of the aforementioned Natural Park at 4,200 msnm.

ONE EVENT, THREE DISTANCES

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SKY ULTRA PICO MX 100K

The Mountain Range of Zongolica was the last redoubt of the NONOALCAS, crib of the SIERA flag and of the house where coin was minted during the War of Independence, and it is said that QUETZOLCOATL, the man of life, light, and tatiaxca Lord of knowledge, day and wind, he died in the outskirts of the PICO de ORIZABA, or CITLALTÉPETL.

The formation of these two important sites marks the route of the SKY ULTRA PICO MX 100K. It begins in the mountain range of Zongolica, land of the jaguar (tlatlauhquiocélotl) and ends at the Pico de Orizaba, habitat of the mountain lion (kuawmistli). This trail allows the trekkers to enjoy the jungle and the mountain, allowing us all to come together for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the foundation of the National Park of the Pico de Orizaba.

This route travels through paths and breaches with countless landscapes, outlooks, towns, and natural and archeological charms. This trail will start in Zongolica at 1,225 msnm, passing through Reyes, Finca Santa Martha, Tequila, Zoncolco, San Cristobal, Huiloapan, Orizaba, Ixhuatlancillo, Mariano Escobedo, La Perla; San José Pilancón, la Cueva de la Muñeca, el Cráter de Quetzalcoatl, el Centro Ceremonial and La Palapa, finishing in VILLAS PICO DE ORIZABA at the National Park of the Pico de Orizaba. The second half will take its participants through Orizaba, starting from the riverbank bearing the same name, following the same path that Captain Reynolds himself trekked 168 years ago to arrive at the top of the mountain on May 10, 1848, touching the highest point of the SKY ULTRA PICO MX 100K at 4,200 msnm and arriving finally at the “GOAL,” situated in the Villas Pico de Orizaba at 3,400 msnm.

The incline is 6,188 meters (D+6188m), and the decline is set at 2,794 m (D- 2794m)*

Arriving at the Summit of Mexico is testament of your hark work!

*These numbers are estimated right now

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SKY ULTRA PICO MX 50K

This shorter trail could serve as training, or to test your skill so that, in 2017, you are agile enough and comply with the requirements in order to participate in the SKY ULTRA PICO MX 100K. The route begins in the Puente Independencia in Orizaba, Veracruz (1,246 msnm). This trail will take you through the Alta Montaña, following the same trail that Captain Raynolds and his expedition traveled to reach the peak of the Pico de Orizaba 168 years ago. First, you will arrive at the summit of the Cerro del Borrego; afterwards, you will follow through to Tlachichilco, Ixhuatlancillo, close to Tepoztlán in Mariano Escobedo, La Perla, and onwards to FILO by Texmalaca, and arrive at San José Pilancón (3,300 msnm). The return route is almost the same, the only difference being that you will arrive at the “GOAL” through the Paseo del Río Orizaba, at the Puente Independencia (Plaza Río or Plaza Bicentenario).

The positive incline is estimated to be 1,700 m (D+1700m), and the decline is also 1,700m (D-1700m)

SKY ULTRA PICO MX 23K

Finally, the least extensive race is the SKY ULTRA PICO MX 23K. It begins at the Puente Independencia in Orizaba, and you’ll climb to the top of the Cerro del Borrego to later begin your route towards Ixhuatlancillo through Tachichilco, returning through the same trail to arrive back to Orizaba through the Paseo del Río. The “GOAL” will be situated at the Plaza Bicentenario.

The incline is estimated to be _____, and the decline is estimated to be _____.

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