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Suggestions for Mexico climbing areas?

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CathyO · · Catalonia · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 0

I'm meeting friends in El Potrero around Xmas but want to see some more of Mexico beforehand. I have plenty of climbing experience, I lead around 5.10a, I do lead trad but am out of practise and am likely to gravitate towards bolts or easy trad. I prefer multipitch. I don't do well on overhanging rock. And if I can't find partners beforehand, I'm going to have to go to crags where there is a reasonable chance of meeting people. Any suggestions of good crags to visit? Also any suggestions of other sites where I can post for partners? I do speak Spanish.

Brook Wager · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 100

El Potrero Chico- assuming it's still safe in that area *(check first). Was there years ago- amazing multi pitch sport with easy access and size like Yosemite- well not quite but pretty tall aka 15p (100ft each). Plenty of 1 pitch stuff around. I'm not sure about the bouldering there... good luck.

Paul-B · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2011 · Points: 115

Guessing he did not read much of your post...

FrankPS · · Atascadero, CA · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 276
Paul-B wrote:Guessing he did not read much of your post...
Ha! Just my thoughts.
Brook Wager · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 100

It was just a comment, more aboutsafety in Mexico not really an answer to the "other sites"question. That depends on what type ofclimbing shewants to do.

Charles Vernon · · Colorado megalopolis · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 2,655

I'd recommend Guanajuato, Guanajuato first and foremost because it's an amazing city, but also because it has good sport climbing within walking distance of town.

CathyO · · Catalonia · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 0

Thanks, I'll check it out.

rpc · · Portland, OR · Joined Dec 2005 · Points: 775

Check out Pena de Bernal in the state of Queretaro - 6-7 pitch routes, 5.8 to 5.10, bolted. Cool village at the base. Also, parque el chico in the state of Hidalgo offers many multipitch lines on conglomerate formations. Did a road trip last winter and it was a blast.

CathyO · · Catalonia · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 0

Those sound really good, I'll have a look. Thanks!

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