MEXICO
EL POTRERO CHICO
February 14-17, 2025
CLIMBING & YOGA RETREAT
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.
We’ll stay at La Posada, a charming spot just a 10-minute walk from the climbing. Located near the small town of Hidalgo in Nuevo León, La Posada and El Potrero Chico are only an hour from Monterrey, making it an easy and accessible destination. Flights from the U.S. can get you there in less than half a day.
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!
About El Potrero Chico, Mexico
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!
The Details
What's included
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Endless fun, community, learning, and psych!
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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.
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Fresh prepared meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Professional, guided climbing instruction: top rope, sport lead climbing, and multi-pitch climbing - no experience necessary.
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A daily yoga practice, breathwork, sound healing, recovery movement, as well as group work and journaling.
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Gift box with a t-shirt and goodies to enjoy!
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Gratuities for hotel and restaurant services.
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Climbing ropes and quick draws provided.
Climbing skills taught on this trip
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All levels are welcome!
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Top rope and sport lead climbing
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Anchor systems and rope management
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Safety management and rappelling technique
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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.
Yoga Practice & Group Work
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Enjoy a daily morning yoga practice. It will be a juicy, slow warming practice to open the body and calm the mind.
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Daily breathwork with extended stretching and restorative practices to renew the body and retrain the nervous system.
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Group and partner work to cultivate a greater capacity for courageous living and personal connection.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to hike two miles over varied terrain while carrying a 15lb backpack
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Ability to do 20 squats and 1/2 a pull up
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Must be 21 years of age or older
Site Amenities
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Wifi
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Hot water
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Swimming Pool and Fire pit
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A restaurant & bar serving food all day with coffee, pastry, and beverage / cocktail options
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Optional community kitchen or private kitchen, lodging dependent
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Outdoor lounge areas with covered patio seating
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Mountain Views
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Slackline and Hammocks
What's not included
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Airfare
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Climbing gear: climbing shoes, harness and helmet; atc guide and grigri, PAS or personal anchor system (all are required)
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Travel yoga mat (required)
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Trip protection, medical expenses, accident coverage
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Gratuities to guides and yoga teacher (We recommend $250-$500 experience dependent)
Packing Requirements & Important Details
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Bring your Passport (if it applies, your REAL ID and proof of vaccination). We, however, will not ask for vaccination statuses.
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Required equipment:
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climbing shoes, harness and helmet
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atc guide and grigri
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personal anchor system (PAS)
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a travel yoga mat
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a journal, a pencil or pen
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a jacket and layers to prepare for fluctuations in the weather
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a bathing suit if you'd like to swim
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a headlamp with extra batteries
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You'll fly into Monterrey, Mexico. This is the closest International Airport.
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Download the Google Translate App. This will make communication a little easier while in Mexico.
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On your cell phone carrier, you will need to activate your international plan upon arrival (usually it comes through via text).
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If you don't want to use your cell phone carrier, download WhatsApp
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Consider having pesos. You can exchange dollars for pesos or use the ATM at the Monterrey Airport.
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The climbing area is in Potrero Chico Parque, just a short walk from our accommodations.
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This is the Mountain Project link to the EPC climbing area (El Potrero Chico). You may want to download the Mountain Project App and the park area before arriving.
Our Accommodations
We’re excited for you to experience La Posada, our home base for the week. The property boasts stunning landscapes, beautiful views, an outdoor pool, and an on-site bar and restaurant. Please keep in mind that La Posada isn’t a luxurious hotel resort —the rooms are simple, but clean, hot water is available most of the time (but can be spotty), and the Wi-Fi and service quality may vary depending where you are on the property.
You have the option of private or shared rooms, with no more than two guests per room. If you’d like to book the Double Bed Room, and share the bed with a friend, or the Glamping Tent and share the tent, make sure to select the "Additional Person" booking option.
Custom payment plans are available. Select the "Payment Plan" booking option, and let us know which room you'd like to reserve, as well as what dates and payment amounts work for you. Payment is due in full by the start of the retreat.
We look forward to adventuring with you!
Private Room: Double Bed
$1,875 per person
payment plans available
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One double bed in a private room.
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Private bathroom.
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Air conditioning, heat, electricity, bar soap, linens and towels provided.
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Too "add on" a person to this booking, select the "Additional Person" booking option at checkout. Must share bed.
Trip Itinerary
Friday:
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All day Arrivals & Check-in
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7:30pm Intros & Happy Hour
Saturday:
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7:00am Coffee
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7:30am Yoga & Morning Meditation
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9:00am Breakfast & Pack bags for the day
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9:45am - 6:00pm Climbing & Instruction
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7:00pm Dinner
Sunday:
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7:00am Coffee
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7:30am Yoga & Morning Meditation
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9:00am Breakfast & Pack bags for the day
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9:45am - 6:00pm Climbing & Instruction
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7:00pm Dinner
Monday:
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7:00am Coffee
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7:30am Yoga & Morning Meditation
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8:30am Breakfast & Pack bags for the day
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9:30am - 4:30pm Climbing & Instruction
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5:00pm Goodbyes
Meet the Team
Erik and Britany are the dynamic duo behind these immersive climbing and yoga retreats. Their adventures blend the thrill of scaling natural rock faces with the grounding energy of yoga, creating a perfect synergy between strength and mindfulness. With their contagious enthusiasm and deep expertise, they design experiences that push boundaries, inspire personal growth, and cultivate community. Whether you're seeking an adrenaline rush or a peaceful reset, Erik and Britany’s retreats offer the ultimate adventure that includes it all!
Britany Paradis
Yoga Teacher & Director
Erik Griffith
Lead Climbing Guide
