Proposal

Piedra Parada is one of the most popular climbing destinations in Argentina, with a wide variety of sectors with high quality rock and impressive views. The Cañadón de La Buitrera is one of the most recognized sectors, with routes ranging from 4 to a proposed 9a in difficulty. The Piedra Parada rock formation, which is more than 150 million years old, is composed of enormous basalt walls that have attracted climbers from all over the world and even hosted one of the most important climbing festivals in the world, the Petzl Roctrip. 2012.

Climbing trip calendar / #AEXROCKICE Trips 2024

13.4 : Sierra de la Vigilancia, Province of Buenos Aires #ROCK
11-5 : Sierra de la Vigilancia, Province of Buenos Aires #ROCK
24-5 : Los Gigantes, Córdoba #ROCK
3-6 : Climbing and Bouldering in Sierra de los Padres. #ROCK
6.7 : Ice Climbing, Puente del Inca#ICE
17-8 : Sierra de la Vigilancia, Province of Buenos Aires #ROCK
25-8 : Winter Mountaineering + ice climbing course. Ascent to Alvear, Ushuaia #ICE
26-9 : The Sanctuary, Mendoza (3/4 days) – #ROCK
14-1: Barreal, San Juan #ROCK
15-12 : Piedra Parada, Chubut

Itinerary

Day 1: Meeting in Esquel. Transfer by charter vehicle to Piedra Parada (approximately 5 hours).

Registration and camping.

Day 2: Climbing in La Buitrera

We walk to the climbing area
Rock climbing all day.
Return to camp at sunset to rest and have dinner

Day 3: Climbing in La Buitrera

We walk to the climbing area
Rock climbing all day
Return to camp at sunset to rest and have dinner

Day 4: Rest and tourism

We walk to the climbing area
Optional rock climbing, or rest day.
Return to camp at sunset to rest and have dinner

Day 5: Climbing in La Buitrera

We walk to the climbing area
Rock climbing all day
Return to camp at sunset to rest and have dinner

Day 6: Last climb and return

We walked to a nearby climbing area.
Rock climbing during the morning
Return to camp for lunch
Transfer back to Esquel, arrival in the afternoon. End of program

Note

Climbing trip calendar / #AEXROCKICE Trips 2024

13.4 : Sierra de la Vigilancia, Province of Buenos Aires #ROCK
11-5 : Sierra de la Vigilancia, Province of Buenos Aires #ROCK
24-5 : Los Gigantes, Córdoba #ROCK
3-6 : Climbing and Bouldering in Sierra de los Padres. #ROCK
6.7 : Ice Climbing, Puente del Inca#ICE
17-8 : Sierra de la Vigilancia, Province of Buenos Aires #ROCK
25-8 : Winter Mountaineering + ice climbing course. Ascent to Alvear, Ushuaia #ICE
26-9 : The Sanctuary, Mendoza (3/4 days) – #ROCK
14-1: Barreal, San Juan #ROCK
15-12 : Piedra Parada, Chubut

Included Services

Transfer by charter vehicle to and from Esquel

Climbing instructors and instructors + mountain guides

Organized camping with showers

Tents

All Meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner)

General climbing equipment

Satelital phone

Support vehicle

Permanent assistance

Services NOT included

Trip to Esquel

Personal equipment (possible to rent)

Drinks

Photo and Video Gallery

Lunches on the go (cold meals): Milanesa and tomato sandwiches, cold cuts, sandwiches, salads, tapas, etc.
Dinners: Vegetable-bacon-chorizo ??red stews, Chicken and vegetable casseroles, Pastas with various sauces or stew, Roast meat (Chivito), Chaw Fan, Chicken with rice in a casserole....
Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Cooked Mate, Mate, Powdered milk; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit.
It is necessary to complete the personal/medical record to clarify if someone does not eat any type of food.

Where do you sleep

In tents (2 and 3 people). Single tent option.

Faq

Do you need to know how to climb?

A minimum level of climbing, in previous outings with us or that you have done before.

Minimum age to participate?

13/14 years old accompanied by an adult

Required equipment

EQUIPMENT

Small trekking backpack (40 to 50 liters)
Bag to carry the equipment on a trip
Warm sleeping bag (-5 comfort)

FEET

1 Trekking boots (waterproof)
1 extra light spare shoe

FIRST LAYER (First skin)

changes of underwear.
Cotton t-shirts (for being in the shelter and for sleeping)
short-sleeved synthetic t-shirts and/or t-shirts
Long-sleeved synthetic t-shirt
Polypropylene or similar pants or leggings (not cotton). To use as warm inner pants
Multifunction Buff type scarf

SECOND LAYER (Coat)