El Potrero Chico Climbing Retreat
Fly yourself to Monterrey, Mexico and we’ll do the rest! Food, lodging, and expert instruction are all included! We’ve got a private villa booked at the base of the cliffs complete with comfy rooms, a full kitchen, a pool, an outdoor lounge, a fire pit, and a covered patio. We’ll spend six days climbing to our heart’s content on the big walls of limestone. Our unbeatable ratio of 2:1 will ensure personalized instruction and optimal challenge for a new or experienced climber! We’ll spend the evenings enjoying the local and international scene alike with great food and drink before getting ready to do it all over again! Join us!
Day 1: Arrive at Monterrey International Airport where we will pick you up and take you to our home for the week. We’ll get settled and possibly go do some climbing or just check out the town.
Day 2: Multipitch climbing day! Those new to multipitch climbing will start with a clinic covering commands, belay transitions, and rappelling and then practice on a few pitch route.
Day 3: Climb a classic multipitch route with your guide and one other participant! Route length and difficulty will depend on skill level.
Day 4: Rest(ish) day. We may do a skills class and then go to the hot springs, explore town on market day, go for a hike, grab a massage, etc.!
Day 5: Time to step it up! After the first two day initiation part of the trip, it’s time to tackle some of the longer, more challenging routes in the area!
Day 6: Depending on how fatigue and fingertips are doing at this point, we’ll either cool down on some more mellow single pitch climbing or keep getting after the big walls! We’ll end our trip with a celebratory barbeque and drinks for our last night together!
Day 7: Shuttle back to Monterrey and fly out! Or choose to stay and find climbing partners!
Included:
- 6 Nights Lodging minutes from the climbing
- 3-4 days of Multipitch Climbing
- All food for the duration of the trip
- Professional Climbing Instruction
- Ropes/Technical equipment
- Airport pickup and ground transportation
- The best climbing trip of your life!
Not Included:
- Harness, helmet, climbing shoes, belay/rappel device (available for rent)
- Alcohol
- Flights
- Harness
- Helmet
- Comfortable Climbing Shoes (You’ll be in them all day!)
- Assisted Braking Belay Device (GriGri, Jul, etc)
- Tube Style Rappel Device (ATC, Reverso, etc)
- Chalk Bag
- Belay Gloves (optional)
- Small Pack to carry on route (>25 liters)
- Extra Locking Carabiner or PAS
- Passport
- Headlamp
- Toiletries + Medications
- Water Bottle
- Laptop, camera, chargers, outlet adapter
- Earplugs
- Debit Card, Cash, or Pesos
- Sun Glasses
- Sun Shirt
- Sun Hat
- Thin Pants for climbing
- Solid Shoes for approaches
- Warm Puffy Jacket
- Rain Coat
- Bathing Suite
Here are some prerequisites to consider:
- Previous outdoor climbing experience.
- Competent belaying skills.
- Fitness for multiple days of rock climbing.
- Enjoy climbing on 5.10 routes.
**We highly recommend insuring your travel arrangements!**
You will fly into Monterrey International Airport (MTY) where we will pick you up personally or arrange for a ride 1.5 hours to our villa in the small town of Hidalgo, the gateway to El Potrero Chico. Travel to and from climbing and shopping will mostly be short distances on foot throughout the week but we may arrange some trips by car to the hot springs. At the end of the retreat, we will offer a shuttle returning to the airport in Monterrey.
Hidalgo/El Potrero Chico is a popular climber tourist destination with a large police presence. The locals are very welcoming and kind people! Common travel sense is all you need to stay safe in this area.
**It is highly recommended to purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance**
If a participant cancels more than 180 days before the start of the trip, they will receive a full refund minus the card processing fees.
If a participant cancels between 180 and 90 days before the start of the trip, they will receive a 50% refund
If a participant cancels less than 90 days before the start of the trip, they will NOT receive a refund.
Fly yourself to Monterrey, Mexico and we’ll do the rest! Food, lodging, and expert instruction are all included! We’ve got a private villa booked at the base of the cliffs complete with comfy rooms, a full kitchen, a pool, an outdoor lounge, a fire pit, and a covered patio. We’ll spend six days climbing to our heart’s content on the big walls of limestone. Our unbeatable ratio of 2:1 will ensure personalized instruction and optimal challenge for a new or experienced climber! We’ll spend the evenings enjoying the local and international scene alike with great food and drink before getting ready to do it all over again! Join us!
Day 1: Arrive at Monterrey International Airport where we will pick you up and take you to our home for the week. We’ll get settled and possibly go do some climbing or just check out the town.
Day 2: Multipitch climbing day! Those new to multipitch climbing will start with a clinic covering commands, belay transitions, and rappelling and then practice on a few pitch route.
Day 3: Climb a classic multipitch route with your guide and one other participant! Route length and difficulty will depend on skill level.
Day 4: Rest(ish) day. We may do a skills class and then go to the hot springs, explore town on market day, go for a hike, grab a massage, etc.!
Day 5: Time to step it up! After the first two day initiation part of the trip, it’s time to tackle some of the longer, more challenging routes in the area!
Day 6: Depending on how fatigue and fingertips are doing at this point, we’ll either cool down on some more mellow single pitch climbing or keep getting after the big walls! We’ll end our trip with a celebratory barbeque and drinks for our last night together!
Day 7: Shuttle back to Monterrey and fly out! Or choose to stay and find climbing partners!
Included:
- 6 Nights Lodging minutes from the climbing
- 3-4 days of Multipitch Climbing
- All food for the duration of the trip
- Professional Climbing Instruction
- Ropes/Technical equipment
- Airport pickup and ground transportation
- The best climbing trip of your life!
Not Included:
- Harness, helmet, climbing shoes, belay/rappel device (available for rent)
- Alcohol
- Flights
- Harness
- Helmet
- Comfortable Climbing Shoes (You’ll be in them all day!)
- Assisted Braking Belay Device (GriGri, Jul, etc)
- Tube Style Rappel Device (ATC, Reverso, etc)
- Chalk Bag
- Belay Gloves (optional)
- Small Pack to carry on route (>25 liters)
- Extra Locking Carabiner or PAS
- Passport
- Headlamp
- Toiletries + Medications
- Water Bottle
- Laptop, camera, chargers, outlet adapter
- Earplugs
- Debit Card, Cash, or Pesos
- Sun Glasses
- Sun Shirt
- Sun Hat
- Thin Pants for climbing
- Solid Shoes for approaches
- Warm Puffy Jacket
- Rain Coat
- Bathing Suite
Here are some prerequisites to consider:
- Previous outdoor climbing experience.
- Competent belaying skills.
- Fitness for multiple days of rock climbing.
- Enjoy climbing on 5.10 routes.
**We highly recommend insuring your travel arrangements!**
You will fly into Monterrey International Airport (MTY) where we will pick you up personally or arrange for a ride 1.5 hours to our villa in the small town of Hidalgo, the gateway to El Potrero Chico. Travel to and from climbing and shopping will mostly be short distances on foot throughout the week but we may arrange some trips by car to the hot springs. At the end of the retreat, we will offer a shuttle returning to the airport in Monterrey.
Hidalgo/El Potrero Chico is a popular climber tourist destination with a large police presence. The locals are very welcoming and kind people! Common travel sense is all you need to stay safe in this area.
**It is highly recommended to purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance**
If a participant cancels more than 180 days before the start of the trip, they will receive a full refund minus the card processing fees.
If a participant cancels between 180 and 90 days before the start of the trip, they will receive a 50% refund
If a participant cancels less than 90 days before the start of the trip, they will NOT receive a refund.
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