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Dates: Feb 7 – Feb 27
General Information: “AMAZING climbing from 5.6 to 5.14. There is enough climbing here for a lifetime, and enough untouched five start rock for the enthusiastic First Ascentionist to bolt new lines for the rest of his life! This place is praised for its multi-pitch sport routes, but the single pitch routes can compete with those of Southern France and Spain!! The cost of living is so cheap you can live comfortably for less then $70 a week, and it is one of the only area's to climb at that you do not need a car to get to the crag. Other areas within driving distance include the Culo De Gato (Cat's Ass) 20km, La Husteca in Monterrey about 50km. Mexico is not "Over-hyped"”.
Decision: “Amazing”, “cheap”, “five star rock”- these are all the right words, and it’s not often that you will find these words describing one place. What else does a traveling climber need. As you can see my decision to visit this place was easy. In fact this is one of the initial reasons I wanted to go on this Road Tour.
Time:We will be spending 21 days in beautiful Mexico - the longest stay during the trip.
Classics: 5.9 – Aguja Celo Rey (2p), Jungle Boy (2p); 5.10 - Black Cat Bone (9p), Jungle Mountaineering (4p), Snott Girlz (7p), Space Boyz (11p), The Rattler (3p), El Toro (18pt) Argos, Jungleman, ; 5.11 – El Sendero Diablo (6p), Thunderkiss (9p); 5.12 – El Sendero Luminose (15p), Hey Buddy, Nice Cock (3p), Yankee Clipper (15p 5.12 or 5.10+ A0), Mexico in Flames, Fit for Life, Cyclops; 5.13 – Pride (3p), Roman Holiday (4p), Palm Sunday.
Websites: http://elpotrerochico.com , http://ranchopotrerochico.com/
Afterthought: my experiences here so far has been amazing... I’m sure I’ll be back here... Mexican people are kind and warm people... facilities are incredible... weather is awesome... the climbing is superb... food is cheap... what else do you need?
One thing I have to state: If you do come to climb here and are looking for a quite place to stay with incredible facilities check out the Cerro Gordo Ranch!!! It's located a little further away from the busy and noisy main street... huge amount of land you can camp on with almost private camping spots... the Pavilion is great hang out place right in the ranch with electricity, stoves, full assortment of pots, pans and cutlery, slack line, couches, fridge, three showers with hot water, three bathrooms, Mel (the owner) has a beer cooler always stocked with beer that he actually will let you to put on tab and pay later, and of course he will also fire up a Mexican barbecue whenever you ask... is this enough or should I continue...? OK it has a mirror ball and a dancing platform... and if you are not rugged enough for camping he has three bungalows for rent…
Prices are: Camping $3 US and $10, $20, $30 for the bungalows (depending on the size of the bungalow)
Bottom Line: if you climb in Potrero you stay at Cerro Gordo
Routes Sent: Sleepwalking 5.9, Tuloc 5.10b, Motovation 5.11a, Time for Living (1st pitch) 5.12b, British Invasion 5.12a, Hurdy Gurdy Man 5.12a, Mothership Connection (1st pitch) 11d, Gumby 12a/b, Space Boyz (11 pitch) 5.10d, Palm Sunday 5.12d, Flim Flam Man 5.11b, Silver Fish, 5.11c.
Projects: Nemo 5.13b, Surfa Rosa 5.13a, Bottom Feader, 5.12d
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