Climbing course - #AEXROCKICE TRIP: Cañon del Atuel, El Santuario

Proposal

Rock climbing

This rock climbing is designed for those who have initial knowledge and for those who already have years of experience in rock climbing. The place where we will carry out the practices has more than 100 routes of different levels. It is known as, El Santuario de los Cóndores , a sport climbing sector in San Rafael. Mendoza.

Permanently accompanied by Professional Mountain Guides and Climbing Monitors, to make it the best rock experience you have ever dreamed of.

Gastronomy: We accompany the proposal with excellent gastronomy.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Meeting in the Atuel Valley, San Rafael, at the cabins in the morning.
In the afternoon, walk to the climbing area to see the walls and make the first climbs in the area.
Return to the cabins for a technical talk. Dinner and rest.

Day 2: Breakfast.

Day of climbing on routes of different levels

Return to the cabins, dinner and rest.

Day 3:

Breakfast .
Day of climbing on routes of different levels
Return to the shelter for dinner and rest.

Day 4:

Breakfast.
Very early departure to the climbing area for a last climbing session to say goodbye .
Lunch and farewell in the cabins.

Included Services

Professional climbing instructors and monitors.
Ropes and general climbing equipment.
All the personal material necessary for climbing: harness, helmet, carabiner with lock, plate, safety device.
3 nights of accommodation in cabins.
All meals from snack on day 1 to lunch on day 4.
Personal tableware (flat-grill and deep plate, glass, cutlery)
Discount on the next level course or next departure
Personal Accident Insurance.

Services NOT included

Round trip transfer to the Atuel Canyon. San Rafael. (we suggest splitting into cars)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it an outing for beginners?

Yes, although it is an opportunity for those who climb, people without experience can also join.

How much do you climb per day?

We climb with half-day or full-day days, making the most of the days.

How do you travel?

In general we divided into cars. Let us know if you have one. We share travel expenses.

Where do you sleep?

In cabins to share.

What equipment should you bring?

See required equipment you must bring. Trekking backpack, trekking shoes and other well-fitting shoes are the main ones.

Should I bring climbing equipment?

It is not necessary, we include harness + helmet + rope and carabiners, plate, cords, etc.

Difficulty Graduation System

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20%

Backpack (M)

Backpack: Weight / Duration of the Day.

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40%

Physical (F)

Physical demand

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100%

Technical (T)

Technician: Difficulty in the Field / Equipment.

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80%

Psycho (P)

Psychological Strength

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20%

Height (A)

Height Exposure

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How to interpret these values?

Each aspect is evaluated from 20% to 100%, where:

20-40%: Basic or beginner level
60%: Intermediate level
80-100%: Advanced or expert level

Recommended for intermediate level

Previous experience and good physical condition required.

Required equipment

GENERAL TEAM

Small trekking backpack (30 to 55 liters)
Trekking poles (optional)
Sleeping bag and insulation (in case of tent)
Physically Fit *** (Your GP must indicate that you are fit to carry out this activity).

Equipment included: Harness, helmet, climbing shoes (some numbers)

DRESS

socks,
1 pair of trekking shoes/boots (in good condition)
1 second light replacement shoe.
long trekking pants (NOT JEAN)
1 long warm pants or leggings.
changes of underwear.
T-shirts and/or shirts (one with long sleeves)
coats (fleece sweatshirt, or wool sweater)
1 waterproof equipment (jacket)
1 sun hat (with flaps) and another warm hat
1 scarf to cover your neck from the sun
Warm gloves and scarf or fleece collar.
warm hat

OTHERS

Headlamp with batteries.
Sun glasses.
Sunscreen, Lip balm
Toilet paper. Handkerchiefs. Baby wipes.

KITCHEN

Water containers for at least 2 liters (can be a plastic bottle)
Personal crockery (deep and shallow plates, cutlery, glass-jug

OPTIONAL, not mandatory

SILVER TAPE tape, for blisters and repairs.
Mate, bulb and yerba. Steel thermos.
Traveler Assistance (Suggested / Mandatory if they do not have Social Welfare.***)