CLIMBING BAJA'S EL MATOMI '95
also: Mesa el Avion in 2003 & Matomi Canyon in 2004

Matomi Peak (Pico Matomi or Cerro el Matomi) is a desert mountain in the center of Baja California, between San Quintin and Puertecitos.
Approx. GPS is N30°22'/ W115°07.5' and an elevation near 5,000 feet. Located several miles from any road, requiring much difficult hiking before the climb begins. Baja Almanac Map 14 http://www.baja-almanac.com/

Baja Nomad 'Mexitron' and his cousin (Hudson) made the climb in 1995, approaching from the south.

All photos from Mexitron are protected by copyright c2004


This photo is from the 1958 Lower California Guidebook by Howard Gulick.


A gate is here, about 8 miles from Matomi, on the road to La Huertita
('Cowcamp' in the '69 climb article).
Photo by David K, all others following from Mexitron...

MAN VS. THE MOUNTAIN


Matomi up close... and personal!

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