rock climb - el potrero chico, mexico - February 9, 2026

El Potrero Chico is a world-class sport climbing destination with dramatic vertical limestone faces and spires, speckled with palm trees, giant air plants (Tillandsia for any fellow plant nerds), and assorted jungle-y vegetation. There are tons of moderate sport routes and massive classic multi pitch climbs, so pick your flavor, make a plan, and come prepared!

There is some talk of tackling Time Wave Zero, which is one of the longest sport routes in the world. If this magnitude of climb interests you, start thinking big and dialing in your systems. I'd love to organize some training climbs for anyone interested.

Lodging
Last year I stayed at La Posada in a casita, and plan to glamp for this trip. There are also tent options, if you want to go really cheap. I've also heard good things about El Cubil. It's a much quieter vibe compared to La Posada.

Travel & Getting Around
Fly into Monterrey, MX and take a 1 hour shuttle/taxi ride to EPC. No need to rent a car as the climbing and lodging are all very walkable. Obviously you'll need a passport that is valid for the duration of the trip.

Food
La Posada has an on-site restaurant offering breakfast, packed lunch for the crag, and dinner, and also offers a community kitchen if you want to get groceries and prepare food yourself. There are also many other restaurants within walking distance.

Safety
Who knows what the future holds, but when I visited here in February 2025, I felt very safe. I traveled with a girlfriend, and we had no issues whatsoever. The tiny town of Hidalgo is a world-renowned climbing destination, and is very tourist friendly.

I am happy to coordinate this trip, but request that you book your own plane tickets, lodging, etc. Reach out with any questions at all!

Club members only.

Organizer:Steph Stamm
Date:Mon Feb 9 2026 — Sun Feb 15 2026
Meeting Place:Register with the Organizer