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Xibalbá Uprising

5.12a/b PG13, Sport, Alpine, 2800 ft (848 m), 13 pitches,  Avg: 4 from 3 votes
FA: Carsten Thess, Martin Siller
International > N America > Mexico > Chiapas > Cañón del Sumidero
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Description

"Xibalbá Uprising" was the first route in the "Cañon del Sumidero" which was climbed entirely free. From the first to the last meter, the route offers everything a climbers heart desires. Finest rock and high exposure!
The approx. 850 meter of the route splits into two parts, the steep ascent and the main headwall. The steep ascent turns out to be so demanding, that it counts as a part of the whole climbing route. Although we drilled 90 bolts to secure the line, it is still recommended to climb solidly in the upper 11th american grade, to be able to cope with the difficulty. Also bring some medium size friends and a set of nuts (stoppers). After finishing the climb you can easily walk back to the nearby comune "Triunfo Agrarista" and from there take a taxi to get back to "Chiapa de Corzo". In case of retreat, you can also rappel down the route with two 70 meter ropes.
Because the route is in the middle of a national park, you need to ask for permission at the CONANP office in Tuxtla and also at the comune "Triunfo Agrarista", in case if you wanna walk back at the top.
For more detailled information you can write us on facebook @vertigorockclimbing or on whatsapp +521 961 21 45 747, or simply check the hand drawn topos on https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/mexico/area/296401521/photos.

Location

The start is a small stoney beach just about 100 meters before you get to the cave with de statue of the virgen Guadalupe.

Protection

90 bolts and pitons to protect the route, medium set of friends and nuts (stoppers) nesessary.

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Topo Headwall
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Topo Access
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Martin in pitch 11. Foto: Jan Hoebeeck
[Hide Photo] Martin in pitch 11. Foto: Jan Hoebeeck
Carsten Thess in pitch 12. Foto: Jan Hoebeeck
[Hide Photo] Carsten Thess in pitch 12. Foto: Jan Hoebeeck
Carsten Thess and Martin Siller during the first Ascent. Foto: Jan Hoebeeck
[Hide Photo] Carsten Thess and Martin Siller during the first Ascent. Foto: Jan Hoebeeck
Down in the jungle part. Foto: Carsten Thess
[Hide Photo] Down in the jungle part. Foto: Carsten Thess

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Skyeler Congdon
Western Slope
[Hide Comment] This looks amazing?! Does it get any shade? Jan 29, 2020
Logan Bradford
Lindon, UT
[Hide Comment] What's the best season? Feb 27, 2020
Vertigo Rock Climbing
San Cristobal, Chiapas, MX
  5.12a/b PG13
[Hide Comment] Hy Skyeler, hy Logan! Do your questiones, the route gets shade almost all day from June to August. So this is probably also the best season, especially if you are lucky and it is a bit windy. We did it in December, a bit cooler temperatures but more sun. If i would do it again, i would choose July. Saludos! May 3, 2020