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Guided El Potrero Chico Climbing Trip

Guided El Potrero Chico Climbing Trip

Thousand foot Mexican limestone just out your door

Thousand foot Mexican limestone just out your door

Guided El Potrero Chico Climbing Trip

Thousand foot Mexican limestone just out your door

El Potrero Chico delivers long limestone routes, warm winter climbing, and world-class multi pitch sport objectives outside Monterrey, Mexico. This guided climbing trip is ideal for climbers who want big mileage, efficient systems, and an international adventure.

El Potrero Chico delivers long limestone routes, warm winter climbing, and world-class multi pitch sport objectives outside Monterrey, Mexico. This guided climbing trip is ideal for climbers who want big mileage, efficient systems, and an international adventure.

Quick Facts

Location:

Mexico

Mexico

Mexico

Prime Season:

Winter

Winter

Duration:

7 days

7 days

Itinerary Type:

Private

Private

Skill Level:

Moderate-Extreme

Moderate-Extreme

Price:

From $2702

From $2702

Is this a quiet and scenic location?

While the canyon is scenic and has a lot of natural beauty it is located along the highway between Boulder and Nederland. Some crags are quieter than others but most of them have some combination of road and river noise.

Are climbs easy to get to?

Approaches vary but most of them are quite easy making this an ideal climbing trip for families or groups with differing skill levels. Some approaches are a 10 minute steep hike, others you just step out of the car.

What types of climbs are in Boulder Canyon?

There is a pretty balanced mix of sport and trad climbs as well as single pitch and shorter multipitch. This makes climbing in Boulder Canyon an excellent introduction for newer climbers or as preparation for a bigger day somewhere like Eldorado Canyon or Lumpy Ridge.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

El Potrero Chico is one of North America’s great winter multi pitch sport climbing destinations. The limestone walls outside Monterrey rise directly above town, with long bolted routes that make it possible to climb huge amounts of terrain in a single day.

The climbing is known for fun movement, friendly bolt spacing and tall tight canyon walls rather than complicated approaches or remote logistics. It is a strong destination for climbers who want to build multi pitch confidence, move faster, and enjoy warm weather when Colorado is on the chilly side.

Colorado Climbing Company guides can help you get the most out of El Potrero Chico by choosing appropriate routes, managing pacing, and coaching efficient systems. For climbers looking for an international climbing adventure, Potrero delivers in a big way.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

El Potrero Chico is one of North America’s great winter multi pitch sport climbing destinations. The limestone walls outside Monterrey rise directly above town, with long bolted routes that make it possible to climb huge amounts of terrain in a single day.

The climbing is known for fun movement, friendly bolt spacing and tall tight canyon walls rather than complicated approaches or remote logistics. It is a strong destination for climbers who want to build multi pitch confidence, move faster, and enjoy warm weather when Colorado is on the chilly side.

Colorado Climbing Company guides can help you get the most out of El Potrero Chico by choosing appropriate routes, managing pacing, and coaching efficient systems. For climbers looking for an international climbing adventure, Potrero delivers in a big way.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Includes

El Potrero Chico is one of North America’s great winter multi pitch sport climbing destinations. The limestone walls outside Monterrey rise directly above town, with long bolted routes that make it possible to climb huge amounts of terrain in a single day.

The climbing is known for fun movement, friendly bolt spacing and tall tight canyon walls rather than complicated approaches or remote logistics. It is a strong destination for climbers who want to build multi pitch confidence, move faster, and enjoy warm weather when Colorado is on the chilly side.

Colorado Climbing Company guides can help you get the most out of El Potrero Chico by choosing appropriate routes, managing pacing, and coaching efficient systems. For climbers looking for an international climbing adventure, Potrero delivers in a big way.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Nearby Climbing Locations

Below are some recommended climbing locations within the vicinity if you're interested in some alternative destinations. Colorado is home to many climbing areas and we want to help you find the one that is best for you!

Climber in a layback steadies themselves on a climb in Eldorado Canyon

Boulder

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in a layback steadies themselves on a climb in Eldorado Canyon

Boulder

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in a layback steadies themselves on a climb in Eldorado Canyon

Boulder

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber stands on top of ridge in Garden of the Gods with park opening up behind

Boulder

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber stands on top of ridge in Garden of the Gods with park opening up behind

Boulder

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber stands on top of ridge in Garden of the Gods with park opening up behind

Boulder

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in Lumpy Ridge puts gear on their harness with Lake Estes in the background.

Estes Park

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in Lumpy Ridge puts gear on their harness with Lake Estes in the background.

Estes Park

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in Lumpy Ridge puts gear on their harness with Lake Estes in the background.

Estes Park

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Common Climbing Course Options

Some climbing areas are better suited for certain types of climbing classes than others. Below are a few of the classes we commonly do here if you are interested in learning to climb. While we can always figure out ways to make something work these climbing courses work well in this area.

Guide demonstrates to students how to belay

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Guide demonstrates to students how to belay

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Guide demonstrates to students how to belay

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Belayer fixes the rope while a leader places a cam during learn to lead trad course

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Belayer fixes the rope while a leader places a cam during learn to lead trad course

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Belayer fixes the rope while a leader places a cam during learn to lead trad course

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber squats awkwardly in aiders during aid climbing course

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber squats awkwardly in aiders during aid climbing course

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber squats awkwardly in aiders during aid climbing course

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

6435 Garlock Way

Colorado Springs, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

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6435 Garlock Way

C/S, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

Let's Socialize!

Climb with us!

National Park Concessionaire
Bureau of Land Management Authorization
National Forest Authorization
Colorado State Parks Permittee

Copyright ©  Since 2010 The Colorado Climbing Company TM, All rights reserved.

Copyright © Since 2010 The Colorado Climbing Company TM, All rights reserved.