El Potrero Chico, Mexico
AN ALL INCLUSIVE ADVENTURE RETREAT

Get ready for an epic adventure to the sport climbing paradise of El Potrero Chico, Mexico! This all-inclusive retreat combines professional climbing instruction, rejuvenating yoga and recovery movement, a vibrant community, and endless fun.

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We’ll stay at El Cubil, in their newest addition called High Rocks. It's a charming spot just a 10-minute walk from the climbing. Located near the small town of Hidalgo in Nuevo León. Our destination is only an hour from Monterrey, making it an easy and accessible destination, and flights from the U.S. can get you there in less than half a day.

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With over 600 sport routes, El Potrero Chico, or “Little Corral,” is a limestone climbing mecca that rivals the world’s top destinations. The approaches are short, the routes are breathtakingly vertical, and they range from 5.4 to 5.13, offering something for climbers of all levels. Whether you're new to climbing or an experienced adventurer, El Potrero Chico will leave you inspired and craving more!

• Endless fun, community, learning, and psych!

• Beautiful, but modest accommodations boasting stunning landscapes, an outdoor pool, and an on-site bar and restaurant with shared community spaces for meeting other like-minded climbers and travelers.

• Fresh prepared meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

• Professional, guided climbing instruction: top rope and sport lead climbing. No experience necessary. All Levels welcome!

• A daily yoga practice, breathwork, sound healing, recovery movement, as well as group work and journaling.

• Gift box with a t-shirt and goodies to enjoy!

• Gratuities for hotel and restaurant services.

• Climbing ropes and quick draws provided.

• A detailed trip preparation and packing list with travel resources and recommendations.

• All levels are welcome! 
• Top rope and sport lead climbing
• Anchor systems and rope management
• You can opt to stay a few extra days to work with Erik one-on-one to learn more in-depth multi-pitch skills and/or achieve big multi-pitch objectives (ex: 6-24 pitch climbs), experience and skill dependent. 

• Daily morning yoga practice. It will be a juicy, slow warming practice to open the body and calm the mind.

• Group and partner work to cultivate a greater capacity for courageous living and personal connection.

El Potrero Chico is a climber's paradise located just outside the small town of Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Mexico. Famous for its dramatic limestone formations that rise like giant fins against the sky, this stunning park offers more than 600 sport routes, making it a mecca for climbers of all levels. The fin-like ridges create thrilling vertical routes, with solid rock providing excellent holds and texture for an unforgettable climbing experience.

Formed from the remnants of an ancient salt dome, the limestone cliffs circle around the park in a perfectly shaped formation when viewed from above. Covered in old solution pockets and cut-outs, the rock features immaculate, incut edges and huecos that are ideal for sport climbing. With short approaches and routes ranging from 5.4 to 5.13, El Potrero Chico offers something for everyone.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced climber, this world-class destination with year-round climbing, epic views, and jaw-dropping routes will leave you inspired and eager for more. Trust us—El Potrero Chico is an adventure you won't want to miss!

• Wifi

• Hot water

• Towels, extra blankets and pillows as needed

• A restaurant & bar serving food with coffee, and beverage / cocktail options

• Optional community kitchen or private kitchen, lodging dependent 

• Outdoor lounge areas 

• Mountain Views 

My name is Erik and I’m the founder and lead guide for Vertical Pursuits.

My goal for Vertical Pursuits is to create meaningful mentorships and experiences for climbers looking to push themselves in the vertical world. Through my climbing progression, I’ve had the luxury of being coached and mentored by high level guides and climbers, which allowed me to take my climbing to new heights. I’m hoping to give that same level of knowledge back to the climbing community. 

Whether your a new gym climber looking to take yourself outdoors or a seasoned trad climber looking learn the skills to conquer big objectives, Vertical Pursuits is here to take you to new heights.  

Come climb with us!

Hi, I'm Britany Paradis! 

First and foremost a student, I am deeply committed to living and sharing the practices of yoga and climbing in a joyful, authentic and accessible way. My path as a teacher began in 2015 in the city of San Francisco and continues today in Salt Lake City, UT.

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On the mat, I'm passionate about creating a safe space where students of all levels and walks of life can enjoy a well-balanced, dynamic, and intelligently sequenced class. The teachings of yoga are timeless and the benefits are exponential. It is my hope that each experience on the mat will inspire students to take the practice into their everyday lives, equipped with the tools to support and empower their growth – mind, body, and spirit.

Learn more about Britany and her offerings here. 

• Ability to hike two miles over varied terrain while carrying a 15lb backpack
• Ability to do 20 squats and 1/2 a pull up
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Select your preferred accommodation with the "payment plan" option. This is a pay as you go plan. A $350 initial deposit is required to secure your spot.

We will send you a comprehensive preparation and packing list upon registration. Here are a few of those details to get started.

Preparation Details: 

• You'll fly into Monterrey, Mexico. This is the closest International Airport. 

• The climbing and accommodations are about 45-60 minutes from the airport. You can take a taxi for about ($50-$60 US). We will provide you with information to make arrangements with our trusted partners in Mexico.

• The park asks for a donation from each person upon arrival on the first day only. You’re welcome to contribute whatever you feel is fair. A donation of 500 MX or $25 US is suggested. 

• This is the Mountain Project link to the EPC climbing area (El Potrero Chico). You can explore the area using this link. You will want to download the app and the park area before arriving. 

Medical Travel Insurance Required:  

• You can purchase that here for about $30 

Accommodation Details: 

• El Cubil

• Carr. A Potrero Chico 65600 Hidalgo, N.L.

Weather 

Weather is generally very nice around EPC in the winter. However, if high or low pressure systems are present over the area, the weather can fluctuate quite rapidly day to day or hour to hour. We’ve seen the highs go from 80 one day and then drop to 40 the next day! Come prepared with warm jackets, rain gear and pants in case we have cold snaps or precipitation on our visit there. Here's a good weather forecasting tool through Windy for the area. 

• Airfare
• Climbing gear: climbing shoes, harness and helmet; atc guide and grigri, PAS or personal anchor system (required) 
• Travel yoga mat (required)
• Trip protection with $25k of Medical Coverage ($30, required)
• El Potrero Chico Parqué Donation ($25, required)
• Transportation from Airport to La Posada upon arrival and departure
• Gratuities to guides and yoga teacher (We recommend $250-$500 experience dependent

100% of the total cost of your trip is refundable if you find someone to take your place regardless of when you cancel. If you are unable to find someone to take your place, this policy applies:

• 75% of the total cost of your trip is refundable if we are given more than 90 days notice

• 60% of the total cost of your trip is refundable if we are given 89-70 days notice

• 50% of the total cost of your trip is refundable if we are given 69-32 days notice

• If given less than 31 days notice refunds are unavailable

• All day Arrivals & Check-in

• 6:30pm Intros

• 7:30am Coffee 

• 8:00am Yoga & Morning Meditation 

• 9:15am Breakfast & Pack bags for the day

• 10:00am - 6:00pm Climbing & Instruction (group energy level dependent)

• 7:00pm Dinner & Fireside chill time

• 7:30am Coffee 

• 8:00am Yoga & Morning Meditation 

• 9:15am Breakfast & Pack bags for the day

• 10:00am - 6:00pm Climbing & Instruction (group energy level dependent)

• 7:00pm Dinner & Fireside chill time

We will take a rest day to recover from two days of climbing and yoga. All activities are optional., but encouraged. Actives include:

• 8:30am Coffee

• 9:00am Morning restorative and yin yoga

• 10:15am Breakfast

• 12:00pm Trip to the Termas de San Joaquin How Springs
  

• 7:00pm Dinner

Optional: A Massage Therapist in available by request

• 7:30am Coffee 

• 8:00am Yoga & Morning Meditation 

• 9:15am Breakfast & Pack bags for the day

• 10:00am - 6:00pm Climbing & Instruction (group energy level dependent)

• 7:00pm Dinner & Fireside chill time

• 9:00am Breakfast

• 11:00am - 12:00pm Trip Recap & Farewells