El Potrero Chico – 9-Day Rock Climbing Adventure

Touch down in Monterrey and let the adventure begin. We recommend arriving at Monterrey International Airport between 1:00–3:00 pm on December 3. A shared group pickup will be waiting during this window to get everyone out of the city and straight toward the canyon.

From airport chaos to canyon calm, we’ll roll together to La Posada campground, our home base for the week. This is where you’ll meet the Squatch Bus — our fully converted school bus and your home on wheels. It’s our kitchen, gear hub, cozy bunkhouse, and post-climb hangout zone, all rolled into one big yellow unit of awesome.

There’s no climbing today. This day is all about settling in, meeting the crew, and easing into the rhythm of EPC. Grab a cold one, soak up the campground vibes, and get ready for the week ahead. We’ll have a proper welcome dinner and walk you through how everything works, including:

• A full trip briefing from your guides
  
• Gear sorting and setup checks
  
• An overview of camp life and safety systems
  
• Local tips and where to find the best late-night tacos
  

You’ll also learn why La Posada is the place to be in El Potrero Chico — climber paradise with palm trees, solid stone, and good vibes built right in.

Rise, shine, and caffeinate — it’s go time. Today we finally get our hands on the rock and ease into Potrero’s limestone flow. We’ll kick things off with a warm-up session at one of the mellow crags near camp. Nothing spicy yet — just moving on the stone, feeling the pockets and edges, and waking up body and mind after travel.

This is a foundational day. We’ll mix top rope climbing with simple lead practice depending on your comfort level, focusing on footwork, movement, and building confidence on limestone. Expect plenty of technique tips, personalized feedback, and a solid safety refresh — belay communication, systems, and everything that makes you a reliable partner.

We’ll pair you up with climbing buddies to bounce ideas off, learn from, and share the stoke with — and we’ll mix things up throughout the week so everyone climbs together at some point. It keeps the energy high and the group dynamic fun.

We’ll also start setting some personal goals for the days ahead, whether that’s smoother movement, cleaner clips, or simply having more fun on the wall.

And most importantly — we climb. A lot. Today is the perfect blend of learning, shaking off nerves, and enjoying easy-flow climbing in the sun.

Now that the rust is off and you’ve had a taste of the stone, it’s time to level up. Today is all about progression — whatever that looks like for you. First outdoor lead? Mock lead with a backup? Cleaning your first route? Let’s go.

We’ll coach you through the systems, the mindset, and the movement. If you’ve already logged a few leads outside, we’ll refine your technique and dial in your efficiency — cleaner clips, smarter rests, less Elvis leg when things get real.

For newer climbers, we’ll keep things controlled but empowering. For those with more experience, expect beta, support, and the occasional friendly heckle from the belay. All of it is about building trust — in your gear, your partner, and your ability to stay calm and climb well when it matters.

There might be a little fear today. Good. That means you’re stretching your comfort zone. You breathe, you move, you clip. You win.

By the end of the day you’ll be buzzing — not from caffeine, but from realizing you’re already climbing stronger than you imagined on day one.

By now you’ve found your groove, and today we build on it. This is a full skill progression day — everything you need dialed before heading into multi pitch terrain later in the week.

We’ll spend the day on lead climbing, cleaning routes, building simple anchors, and learning to rappel safely and confidently. Think of it as your multi pitch prep lab. The climbs stay fun and accessible so you can focus on systems, movement, and mindset without burning out.

You’ll practice clipping with intention, managing the rope, staying calm when things feel awkward, and trusting your systems. We’ll break down route cleaning step by step until it feels second nature. And yes — you’ll get time on the wall practicing rappels in a controlled environment, so when we take it higher later you feel solid.

This is where confidence starts stacking. Maybe you build your first clean anchor. Maybe your rappel finally feels smooth. Maybe you realize you’re way more dialed than you thought on day one.

And tonight? Taco night. The perfect combo of carbs, laughter, and a little too much salsa before tomorrow’s recovery day.

You’ve earned this one. After three days of climbing, focusing, and giving your all on the wall, we’re hitting the brakes — on purpose.

We’ll roll the Squatch Bus out of camp for a little vanlife road trip into the countryside. Windows down, music on, and an easy scenic drive to one of the region’s authentic natural hot springs. Warm water, mountain views, and total reset mode. You’ll soak, stretch, and feel your forearms slowly forgive you.

The afternoon is yours. Lounge in the sun, take photos, explore a bit, grab a coffee, journal, nap — whatever your version of recovery looks like. This is the day to recharge fully, mentally and physically.

A slow day, a good soak, and a full reset.

Tomorrow we go big — multi pitch time.

The reset is done. The stoke is high. Today we step into real multi pitch terrain for the first time.

We’ll head to one of EPC’s classic intro routes — long enough to feel like an adventure, friendly enough to keep things fun. This day is all about applying what you practiced: clean transitions, anchor management, smooth communication, trusting your systems, and staying calm as the exposure grows.

You’ll climb as a small team with one of our guides for a focused, safe, and confidence-building experience. Expect coaching at every stance: how to move efficiently, when to rest, how to manage the rope so it doesn’t turn into a spaghetti disaster, and how to keep your head clear as the walls get bigger.

For many people, today is the moment it clicks — that mix of height, challenge, teamwork, and flow that makes multi pitch climbing feel like magic.

By the time your feet touch the ground again, you’ll be buzzing with accomplishment and ready for what’s next.

This is where everything comes together. The next three days are dedicated to multi pitch climbing — real objectives, real exposure, and real progression. You’ll climb in small teams with our guides, building pitch-by-pitch confidence until the systems feel smooth and the height feels like freedom instead of fear.

Each day builds on the last.

You’ll refine transitions, anchor management, rope handling, communication, and headspace. You’ll move through cruxes with cleaner movement, learn to rest smarter, and start to feel what efficient multi pitch climbing is really like.

As you gain experience, the choices open up.

Together with your guides, you’ll pick a multi pitch objective that suits your climbing style and goals. Want to go hard and follow a bigger, more physical line? Go for it. Prefer a less intense route where you get to take the sharp end for a pitch or two? That’s on the table too. Your climbs become more personal, more intentional, and more aligned with the climber you’re becoming.

These days are about growth, adventure, teamwork, and discovering how capable you really are. Expect moments of focus, nerves, laughter, big views, and even bigger energy when you top out.

We’ll wrap up this multi pitch block with a cozy final group dinner — a chance to celebrate the climbs, the breakthroughs, and the new friends who shared the wall with you.

Time to pack it up — the gear, the memories, and whatever’s left of your shoes after a week on limestone.

After breakfast we’ll head out for a shared transfer back to Monterrey International Airport. We usually leave around 11 in the morning, so if your schedule allows, choosing a flight in that window keeps things smooth for the whole crew.

The ride back is always a mix of sleepy smiles, inside jokes, and that satisfied tiredness you only get from good climbing days. Chalk still under your nails, a little dust on your pack, maybe even a stray tortilla chip somewhere it shouldn’t be.

You showed up, you climbed hard, you learned new things, met new people, and pushed your limits. Now you head home stronger — in body, mind, and spirit.

Until the next adventure.

A 25% deposit is required to secure all bookings.

Cancellation Schedule

• More than 90 days before departure: Full refund less a 4% payment processing fee and $100 CAD administrative fee
• 90 to 61 days before departure: 25% of the total trip cost is non-refundable
• 60 days or less before departure: 100% of the total trip cost is non-refundable

If you are unable to attend your trip, please contact us as soon as possible. Subject to availability and operational considerations, we may be able to offer a trip transfer, participant substitution, or trip credit.

Please Note

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Yusquatch Mountain Adventures reserves the right to modify, delay, reroute, postpone, substitute activities, or cancel trips when necessary for safety or operational reasons.

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