Principal Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 1,040 ft | 317 m |
GPS: |
-46.29292, -71.98266 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Page Views: | 3,796 total · 57/month | |
Shared By: | Tom Kalny on Jun 20, 2019 · Updates | |
Admins: | Mauricio Herrera Cuadra, Alex R |
What about it?
This is the main crag of El Maitenal. There are 21 routes, going from an easy 5.10a off-width crag to 5.12d monster. There are always two chained anchors at the end of each route, so no worries.
For more details about the routes, see one of two guidebooks I uploaded to Maitenal.
I didn't climb all of the routes, so I posted only those I know and know what to say about them.
All the routes are described in situ with a name and grade, so there can be no mistakes with picking your favourite one of Maitenal's classics.
Some can be rappelled down, but it's not a very well placed rappel. Covers only 4 routes at max.
The last route, sin nombre, .10a, had a bee hive in the middle in 2018 and 2019, so check the signs and if there are still warnings about it, avoid that one.
For more details about the routes, see one of two guidebooks I uploaded to Maitenal.
I didn't climb all of the routes, so I posted only those I know and know what to say about them.
All the routes are described in situ with a name and grade, so there can be no mistakes with picking your favourite one of Maitenal's classics.
Some can be rappelled down, but it's not a very well placed rappel. Covers only 4 routes at max.
The last route, sin nombre, .10a, had a bee hive in the middle in 2018 and 2019, so check the signs and if there are still warnings about it, avoid that one.
Sun & Shade
Routes Mostly Face: Northeast
Sunny Roughly 9am to 3pm
during high season
6am
8pm
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