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El Potrero Chico

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About El Potrero Chico:

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 it's 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 than $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 "Overhyped". Strong climbers that have visited and loved it include: Steve McClure, Tommy Caldwell, and Dave Hume, not to mension it is where Kurt Smith has choosen to reside (not anymore though). Bring warm clothes because even though it is Mexico, it can get cold (40 degrees one day, 85 the next). I would also recomend wearing comfortable climbing shoes and maybe bringing another pair for back up; the rock will eat your shoes!
Nearest town or city: Monterrey (Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon)
Directions: Fly to Monterrey Airport and get a Taxi to Hidalgo Nuevo Leon (don't say "potrero chico" because the taxi driver won't know where you are talking about). Or you can Drive. From San Antonio Texas it is a mere 6 short hours south and you'll be pulling on the classic Mexican Limestone!
Latitude, Longitude: 25.56000, -100.28000
Access Issues:
Camping: Yes
When to Climb: Winter
Quantity of Climbs: Lifetime
Books: http://www.potrerochicoclimbing.com
http://elpotrerochico.com
New guide book out by Dane Bass. Available at potrerokrew.com
Potrero Select by Magic Ed available from climbingcentral.com
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Forum Discussions (70)

  Subject Author Replies Last Post
With Replies climbing partner El Potrero Chico jem122 5 Nov 26, 11:10 AM
With Replies Potrero Camping davidbr 4 Nov 24, 11:38 AM
No Replies ??Driving to Potrero?? orangeclimb09 0 Nov 10, 10:36 AM
With Replies El Potrero Chico Moderate Multi-Pitch Suggestions ncrockclimber 9 Oct 16, 12:20 PM
With Replies Lost Job, Going To El Potrero Chico ncrockclimber 13 Sep 25, 10:07 AM
With Replies El Portrero questions rastafarout 12 Sep 08, 6:43 AM
With Replies Moderate spot at EPC? pjj8321 4 May 27, 8:58 PM
With Replies Is weekend climbing feasible if staying in Queretaro, MEXICO ? cacalderon 9 Apr 13, 7:04 PM
With Replies Where to get EPC guidebooks? Rondicko 3 Mar 14, 6:09 AM
With Replies Gear storage at EPC? dlintz 5 Feb 26, 8:20 AM
With Replies Going alone to el Potrero Chico. Can I find a partner ? sosophia 5 Feb 27, 6:56 PM
With Replies ¿Single gal camping? ¿Rain season? leeannmex 2 Feb 26, 7:22 PM
With Replies number of draws per route nplattii 1 Feb 19, 1:45 PM
With Replies El Potrero lodging/climbing/etc? climbhigh2005 2 Feb 11, 10:59 AM
With Replies Monterrey - Potrero jan.2 share a cab? imcd 1 Dec 22, 5:35 PM
With Replies What else to do in EPC besides climbing? chenchilla 2 Dec 20, 9:43 AM
No Replies anyone need a ride to el protero ralphie 0 Dec 17, 2:49 PM
With Replies Ride share to the Potrero 12/15/07? jewells 14 Dec 10, 8:52 AM
No Replies Going From Las Vegas to Potrero Cuddy 0 Nov 30, 9:07 PM
With Replies Ride To/from S.Texas to El Potrero jcinco 1 Nov 30, 5:49 PM
With Replies Getting there from Laredo mojojojobarberjo 1 Nov 22, 2:07 PM
With Replies Guidebook chenchilla 1 Nov 10, 4:34 PM
With Replies Dirt-bagging in Mexico icc 13 Nov 14, 6:02 PM
With Replies Is there any good 5.10-11 tufa climbing? ticklistjunkie 1 Mar 19, 11:14 PM
With Replies Climbing EPC in August verdon_forever 6 Apr 27, 9:37 AM

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