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The Whole Enchilada, A Climber's Guide to Potrero Chico, Mexico, by Dane Bass.

The Whole Enchilada -- A Climber's Guide to Potrero Chico, Mexico



Dane Bass, Puma Press, February 2007, 248 pages.
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This is the latest and greatest comprehensive guide to Potrero Chico, hot off the press on February 20, 2007. Lots of useful introductory information about the area, driving in Mexico, bringing your pets, where to stay, where to eat, where to get help, etc. Includes information on more than 500 routes.

Lots of maps and photos with route lines drawn in to help you find your way around and get on the right route. A zero-to-three-star quality rating system will help you identify the classic climbs.

Unfortunately, the guide wasn't proofread very well and there are lots of typos and spelling errors, but that's not a serious problem.

If you only buy one Potrero Chico guide, this is the one to have.

Available for $26.95 at Posada's Restaurant: http://www.elpotrerochico.com.mx. Available on-line at http://www.potrerokrew.com.
Potrero Select -- Selected Climbs of El Potrero Chico, by Magic Ed Wright.

Potrero Select -- Selected Climbs of El Potrero Chico



Magic Ed Wright, Granite Publishing, November 2006, 165 pages.
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This select guide covers more than 350 of the best climbs at El Potrero Chico. Includes introductory material on driving, weather, history, geology, etc.

The guide includes a good overview map of the area, topos of a few popular routes and walls, and some color action photos. However, it does not have any photos with route lines drawn in, which sometimes makes it difficult to identify which route is which.

Available for $20 at Tami's Cafe and on-line at http://www.climbingcentral.com.
Climb El Potrero Chico, 14th Edition, by Ed and Tami Wright.

Climb El Potrero Chico, 14th Edition



Ed and Tami Wright, self published. 14th Edition, December 2006, 68 pages.
The 14th edition of the pocket guide to El Potrero Chico. Has an overview map of the area on the back cover, and a few topos of popular routes, but no photos and no route index. Comprehensive; includes all routes, but written descriptions are very brief. Small enough to take with you on that long multi-pitch route when you want some extra beta.

Probably not the best guidebook choice for the first-time visitor.

Available for $10 at Tami's Cafe.