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The Vatican

International > N America > Mexico > Nuevo Leon > El Potrero Chico

Description

This cool little corridor is a super unique area with a handful of climbs and an awesome handcrack. Its up in a gully between the TNT wall and the Conundrums and requires an approach pitch to access. One 70m rope will get you down in a single rap. The ledge is big and comfy and you can come off belay.

Getting There

Head up to the TNT wall and then climb Argos (10d) or the dirty gully to the right to approach the big ledge. For many years there was a fixed rope here for easier access, but the presence and condition of this rope is subject to change. This area also experiences a greater amount of rock fall after rain or during high winds. 

Routes from Left to Right

5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 31
Jesus Caballero
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 3
Soul Cages
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 9
Sandra P2
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Jesus Caballero
 31
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Soul Cages
 3
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
Sandra P2
 9
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport

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Looking into the Vatican. Jesus Caballero and Soul Cages on the left
[Hide Photo] Looking into the Vatican. Jesus Caballero and Soul Cages on the left
Eddy Young cranking on Jesus Caballero (5.12a)
[Hide Photo] Eddy Young cranking on Jesus Caballero (5.12a)