Camille and I have been climbing in Potrero Chico for a week now. Today is the first day of rain, hence why I'm finally updating the blog. Until now I've climbed every day and a rest day was definitely necessary.
Although there's the occasional loose rock here and there, the climbing here is really fun. It's mostly comprised of grey limestone which offers a huge variety of holds and climbing styles, depending on where in the park you decide to climb.
We're staying a La Posada, camping in the car amongst many tents and vans. The view of the mountains every morning hasn't gotten old yet.
Camille and I have climbed lots of single pitch routes over the week. So much variety all over.
I've also climbed with some other people for a few days. Here's Marino following me up a pitch of Treasure of the Sierra Madre, 7 pitch 5.10c.
Here's Dave towards the beginning of our send of Yankee Clipper, a 15 pitch 5.12a. We linked up most of the pitches and finished the route in less than 4 hours. It was also the first time I tried simul-climbing. A proud accomplishment for me for sure.
The view from the top was spectacular.
Here's the entrance to the park. It's a couple minute walk from the camping. Feeling quite spoiled here.
Camille and I also climbed up a few multi-pitches. Here she is during the very exposed traverse on Dope Ninja, 6-pitch 5.10b.
Tongue selfie to celebrate getting to the summit.
Awesome views during the rappel back down.
Celebratory margaritas at Edgardo's food and beer truck. The warmth of the fire was warmly welcomed.
The cold and rainy day today isn't fun, but the low hanging clouds are nice to look at.
The light here is consistently amazing.
Sometimes the moon says hello.
We're here for at least a couple more days. Temps have dropped considerably and there is now ice forming on everything. We'll see how the next couple days go!
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