From EUR. Spain - 1 day - … Interdiction de grimper les voies en plusieurs longueurs du 1 dec au 30 juin pour nidification. 24h. We packed our stuff the following day and made the 3-hour drive to Margalef, eventually settling at a cozy campsite for the next 9 days. One thing for sure: don't expect to climb there in summer. If You want the avoid the long journey by car, going there by plane could be a option. I should have taken a more careful look at this jug which marks the end of the crux. Price Range $$$$ Hours . Sadly, the skies would often weep again before the sunblock could be fully absorbed into the skin. As it turned out, this summer is a lot wetter and colder than usual, with the first nightâs temperature going below 10 deg. Worst being those projects you thought were dry enough to work on, only to realize after losing much valuable skin and energy, and coming to a crux high on the route, that a crucial hold was actually still wet and slippery, and will remain so for days to come. sont nécessaires pour la sécurité en voies de plusieurs longueurs. Then again, learning to embrace uncertainties like weather (sub-optimal/bad on most days) and company, are also important aspects of travel which serves to weaken our addiction and a national obsession with target-setting and KPIs, forcing us to learn to âchillâ more and be less uptight about things. In my mind, I was just thinking of working out the moves and shouting, âtakeâ when I get too tired. After working out the last section to make sure I donât mess up as Iâll be more tired the next try, I managed to send it thereafter. I had kinda secretly been hoping to flash my first 7c+ for a while now and with each passing year, this hope seems to just dwindle a little each time things seemed to be going downhill, lately especially, save for the Laos trip last December which hinted at possible progress. Apart from relaxing with a glass of wine, climbing huge overhanging walls of orange limestone is the only thing to do in the sleepy village. Here the roads ends and a lot of amazing crags are waiting for you in Mascun canyon under the village. We then quickly headed down to our next crag, Surgencia, which is situated at the bottom of the valley. Gettin’ ready and packed for 2 weeks’ worth of climbing under a perfect sunny sky just like the trip before. Rogora clipped the chains after just five sessions. After a nice meal at the Kalandraka Refugio where we stayed, I bid farewell to my American friends as their journeyed back home. Type of trip Not specified. Spain - 2 days - Intermediate - Private. Because of this, climbers have traveled to this mecca to experience the famous routes first hand! Spain Rodellar Crag. Min. However, not achieving anything much in the remaining days of the trip (see, the Singaporean-ness in me emerges once again) made me wonder if I could have done more, climbing wise.  To add to the frustration, some of the climbs I really wanted to work on this trip are situated on the other side of the stream, which after days of rain, have swelled into a menacing river. This year, it turned out to be the other way round. To give you a visual description most Singaporean climbers might be able to relate to, it’s 3 times longer AND 3 times steeper than most gym walls we train on! Magnus Midtbø Onsighting 8c+, ‘Cosi fan tutte’ Rodellar, Spain Pass the village of Las Alumnias and drive up to Rodellar. From Barcelona airport it takes about 3h going to Rodellar by car. RODELLAR Climbing es una nueva marca de complementos para la escalada, cuyo objetivo es facilitar y mejorar la vida del escalador. Rodellar is a major climbing area based around the beautiful little village famous for its … Rodellar: Rock-climbing in Guara Canyon.  Hence, having to forgo all the good experiences shared with friends just to double the number of sends would also be far from satisfying. This trip, like numerous others where I had to travel solo due to designated leave periods, has crossed my path with lots of really interesting people from all countries and all walks of life. With good weather, a decent bar (which only opens in the early evening), and 24 hrs Wifi, spending 4 Euros per person and 4 Euros per car meant we were able to save a ton of cash for food. Due to the Covid-19 situation, in the following climbing season 2021 we guarantee full refund in case of cancelation caused by the restriction or ban. Highlights of the Women’s Climbing Camp in Rodellar, Spain Climb the renowned tufas of Rodellar together with other women. At Rodellar, you can either eat at the restaurant which serves decent meals for 10-15 Euros (their vegetable lasagne and burgers are pretty legit!) Dinners were often super late as the summer sky only gets dark after 10, and were even more elaborate and bigger, finishing off with copious amounts of good but cheap chocolates and wine often well past mid-nite. Spain - 1 day - Easy. For this video, RedBull in collaboration with 360, Climb More Work Less | Asia Climbing Community, We at 5C are building a community for climbers in Asia. Best places for climbing: Sierra de Prades, Montserrat, Rodellar, Terradets, Vilanova de Meia and the Pyrenees. Please do book the flights with cancelation insurance to protect your money fully. 691 sport 2 trad 5 boulder Browse topos List routes Show map. Trying my best to milk a sharp knee-bar with my home-made knee pad, I struggled to recover my pumped forearms and after a quick shake, I charged towards a small right crimp guarding the bulge and pulled hard on it with whatever I had left and a couple moves later, I found myself clipping the chains! Right: Plenty of overhangs at Rodellar. Here I am on my second trip to Rodellar, Spain. In 2019, Rogora qualified to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, finished 2nd in lead at the IFSC Here I am on my second trip to Rodellar, Spain. Spain. Return Details. Iâll never know. Again, I climbed it with little expectations, only to realize after clipping the last draw that I simply couldn’t see the uber jug an arm’s length away as itâs flushed against a sea of grey. With a professional climbing guide, knowledgeable about the area. Even on days when the rain took a break, the rocks in most areas would still be dripping here and there. Rodellar. Minus these little âinconveniencesâ, the best part of traveling alone is that it forces you to really open up if you really want the best experience; opening up to people, uncertainty, flexibility, and a myriad of situations beyond your comfort zone. Screaming in frustration as I peeled off the sweaty holds, I was completely exhausted. Most days were wet and gloomy. Rock climbing in Prades, Weekend trip from Barcelona (2 days) From EUR. Rodellar Tourism: Tripadvisor has 690 reviews of Rodellar Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Rodellar resource. no easy stuff there. Deep in Spain's Sierra de Guara lies one of Europe's most famous climbing areas: Rodellar. Besides, climbing trips are also not just about sending, but just as importantly, forging friendships and creating positive social experiences as well. Always Open. Grimper autour de Barbastro (Aragón) Rodellar Site de bloc, voies d'une longueur et voies de plusieurs longueurs intéressant pour ses voies du 6a au 6c , du 7a au 7c et à partir du 8a . Breakfasts were often an elaborate process which starts with freshly brewed coffee followed by granola with fruits, oatmeal, or my favorite, Adrainâs special muesli pan-roasted with local raw honey and served with yogurt, nuts, and fruits. Overview Rodellar - Mascún in the area of Huesca, Spain. Returns to original departure point. Many airlines offer low-cost flights to Barcelona. The area has something to offer climbers of any ability level and preferred style, but intermediate to advanced climbers will especially enjoy … Some of the guys come here every year from Warsaw and we hear it’s one of the sport climbing meccas in Spain…. The first couple of days were perfect. Sports & Recreation Venue. Ideal for all rock climb lovers! Thinking that Iâm a lot wiser after last yearâs experience, I packed extra sunblock for this trip, confident that the scorching sun will not stand a chance this time around. As it turned out, factors like weather, fitness level, quality of rest, people, diet, and a small dose of luck would all come together to create a significant effect on success, especially when the road trip is short. Rodellar. written by dusty hikers July 10, 2016. Pyrenees, rock climbing week: Cavallers, Estany Negre, Ordesa Valley & Rodellar. I carried an extra-quickdraw and a couple of prusiks with the intention of working out all the moves on this severely overhanging prow. Having climbed the first section without too much problem, I arrived at a superb rest after about 10m. This limestone eldorado, which takes its name from the tiny village nestled snug at the end of the road in the picturesque Mascun valley, is quite simply breathtaking. Or a cheaper option is to make friends with some local climber who happen to own a house down the road and your next tripâs accommodation is set! With little expectations and hope, I miraculously got more than what I’ve been dreaming of! The rest of us desperately dug large branches into the riverbed and used them as sticks to stabilize ourselves as we moved along the raging currents. There are about 400 bolted climbs bolted spread between two gorges: Mascún and … This I found out on my nemesis, âTransylvania, 8aâ, which I tried once a couple of years ago and ended in me tweaking a finger working the main crux move. Always Open. I barely made it across the worst section, lost a footing, and was almost washed downstream when Spencer reached out in time to brace me, saving me from the icy cold waters and more importantly, from drenching my only down jacket. You do not need experience. Working on projects can also be less efficient as a lot is at the mercy of who you meet and which crag the majority wishes to go to. Nevertheless, this trip was as much a gastronomical adventure as it was physical. Best places for bouldering: El Cogul, St. Joan, Cervia, Belianes-Malda and Savassona. Few routes below grade 7, Rodellar is not for the meek, although if you line up on the most popular routes you are garanteed to enjoy yourself. Price Range $$$$ Hours . Overview; Topos; Map; Photos; Access; Authors; Edit Select Team; Routes on Rodellar - Mascún. To be honest, after quickly dispatching âTrue Crimeâ and âCookerâ within a couple of hours on my 2nd day in Rodellar, I was pretty certain I could take my time to send other projects for the remaining days of the trip, and maybe even do harder routes. Cheaper if you share! This time, returning stronger and more confident after the success in Rodellar, I managed to fight all the way past the last quickdraw despite slippery footholds, only to find the last 1.5 meters a complete mess of cobbled pocketed features glistening in the blinding sun. I couldnât be more wrong. Important Information. Spain - Rodellar is probably one of the most impressive climbing sites that I’ve been to in Europe. Just because you’re in the heart of the city, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t some fantastic rock climbing to do. Duration 6 days. My focus was sharper than any redpoints Iâve ever done, and the fear was real. climbing-musician. RATING; 78 367 ASCENTS; 41.6 % OS RATE; 3 351 ROUTES IN DB; FOLLOW Routes ... 8a.nu is one of the world's largest climbing communities and news sites with over 70000 members using it to keep their climbing log. A really good deal as the dorms are often ½ full anyway. This was our first rock climbing trip and our first time leading outside! A week of rock climbing in Rodellar, Spain with professional climber Klemen Bečan. The days following were mostly spent looking for dry crags. 1,030 likes. or you can cook in their kitchen with your own stove. My âspareâ warm clothes turned out to be barely sufficient and Iâm really thankful I brought along these âexcessâ luggage. Enjoy the beautiful climate and unique culture of Rodellar, Spain. Unfortunately, the day I arrived in Barcelona, I was greeted with heavy rain and could barely see the highway on my way to Rodellar, which is about 3 hours away, and over 250 km of distance wasnât enough to stop the rain clouds. CLIMBING REFUGE KALANDRAKA IN RODELLAR The refuge Kalandraka is situated at the end of the village of Rodellar, once you’ve passed the church. I got myself a 12-man dormitory for around 12 Euro a night. Traveling alone can be a little daunting at times, but much of it is psychological. Itâs true sometimes itâs good to have an extra pair of eyes and hands, and shaving weight from sharing of equipment, cost savings and even taking turns to drive are all luxuries absent when traveling solo. Duration. Possible flash? Over the weekend, 19-year-old Italian climber Laura Rogora redpointed Ali Hulk Sit Start Extension Total (9b, 5.15b), in Ali Baba’s Cave in Rodellar, Spain.Rogora is now the second woman to have ever climbed the grade, after Angela Eiter’s ascent of La Planta de Shiva (5.15b) in 2017. Braving the strong currents and triumphantly crossing to the other side of the river, we returned hours later in high spirits, only to realize the water level had risen even higher now, hiding even the huge rocks we used to maneuver across hours earlier. Sports & Recreation Venue. I always stay at the Refugio on my previous trips to Margalef, where the 12-man dorms go at around 12 Euros per night. My friend Spencer, the tallest among everyone, bravely crossed first and situated himself at a crucial spot in case anyone slipped. Even without one of your own, you can always rent a stove attached to a large gas tank for only 1 Euro a day. Damn! Many routes requires a small rack of complementary cams and nuts. Forbidden climbing on multi pitche routes from dec 1st to june 30th for nesting. Favorites include Yamâs coriander fried rice with chickpeas or fried pasta with pesto or hummus sauce. Rodellar in Spain is a tufa-climbing paradise, a perfect destination for both chilled sport climbing holidays and for pushing your grade. But to install a full-size hangboard is a bit, Scaling Europe’s highest chimney As always RedBull creates some of the coolest climbing videos. Since 2017, 8a.nu has been part of Vertical-Life, with Jens Larssen as the editor-in-chief. Perhaps thatâs why I find myself spending more time these days catching up with friends and socializing during my weekend sessions than actually climbing, lol. In retrospect, the numerous bad climbing days throughout the year could actually have paved the way and laid the foundation for progress. Max. De nombreuses compétences supplémentaires relatives aux techniques de progression, d'assurage, de réchappe, etc. The idea of a community site and logbook to keep track of climbs immediately appealed to climbers from all over the world and soon many of the world’s best were using it. Departure Point. Unfortunately, the day I arrived in Barcelona, I was greeted with heavy rain and could barely see the highway on my way to Rodellar, which is about 3 hours away, and over 250 km of distance wasn’t enough to stop the rain clouds. plus we have lugged a huge rucksack around for the past … Nuf said, just join me vicariously through these pics ð. Rock climbing weekend in Girona (2 days) From EUR. Les 20 sites les plus proches d'un lieu donné, Tous les sites le long de ton itinéraire, Traducteur multilingue des termes d'escalade, Topos numériques éthiques pour smartphones, Topos papiers locaux référencés + topos disponibles. After fully milking the rest, I proceeded to climb the steep section with good momentum, trying to remember the sequences I have observed and at the same time figuring out hand and footholds I couldnât really see from the ground, and changing beta along the way to suit my reach. Even though the style of climbing is as close as its gets to an indoor gym, the climbers here seem more alpine-oriented than in sport climbing places like Rodellar. Rodellar, one of the must about overhang and tufas ! Cool, dry and sunny, unlike June a year ago. RODELLAR CLIMBING, LLEIDA. Mountain Range Pyrenees. Your support will enable us to create more content and help promote climbing in Asia. Site de bloc, voies d'une longueur et voies de plusieurs longueurs intéressant pour ses voies, Plus de 300 voies, du 5a au 9b et des projets , réparties sur plusieurs falaises. That said, I still enjoy being in âproject modeâ occasionally and this trip, like all previous trips including some which I sent nothing, serves to lay the foundation and fuel climbing motivation for my future trips. Good thing I did most of my hard climbing in the 1st half of the trip! Not sure if thatâs a good thing, but never in all my previous climbing trips have I actually gained weight! Though strategizing projects and rest days are crucial to tip the scales in oneâs favor, as a lone traveler, I also have to learn to go with the flow, climbing where thereâs companies, and adjust my meal and sleep schedule to fit the situation. We took a couple of days to allow our skin and fingers to get used to the sharp pockets here. After another rest, I got onto another classic 8a, “Cooker”, which is super popular as the moves are just so superb. From EUR. Receive personalized coaching one-on-one with a female professional climbing coach. Looking back and reflecting, do I consider this trip a success? Needless to say, just trying out all the moves on this steep 35m line was a big work out on its own and I had to take a rest day after that ;-D. My 2nd climbing day has got to be one of the most surreal and best climbing days I have ever had in all my years of climbing! I had seen a few people attempting this line the day before while belaying Remy at the crag and was hoping to finish it this trip. Lets' hope for the best but be ready for worse! Unfortunately, the weather quickly heated up and we found ourselves limited to a few hours of climbing in the shade in certain areas, as direct contact with the sun would turn the often polished popular routes into a slippery and blinding nightmare. Iâve met people who made me climb my best, beyond what I believed I was capable of doing at my age, people who made me aware, appreciate and find joy in simple things in life, and people who made me question about my (and many Singaporeansâ) attachment to structures and material things in our little world in our attempt to find comfort and security in the midst of all the big city madness, and to remind me that life gets shorter every passing year, and living in worry or by the expectations of others is definitely not the most fulfilling way to spend this once-in-a-lifetime (no pun intended) shot at life, as long as we live it responsibly and with good intentions. Gettinâ ready and packed for 2 weeksâ worth of climbing under a perfect sunny sky just like the trip before. Some friends and I went climbing in Rodellar Spain! Best Rock Climbing in Central Spain . Rock climbing in Rodellar . Inclusions. Slowly but surely, through these travels, I am actually starting to overcome my self-limiting belief that things should go downhill after 40 and that I should adhere to a certain fixed and âself-respecting middle-agedâ way of life. And indeed most of the routes are 7a and above. I was in disbelieve as I have never come anywhere close to flashing such a grade! The canyons of Northern Spain's Sierra de Guara are becoming widely known as an international climbing destination – the Mascun Gorge near Rodellar is peppered with crags of all description, from riverside slabs to huge tufa-encrusted caves, while quality multi-pitch routes beckon from slightly more distant cliffs and pinnacles. Laura Rogora (born 28 April 2001) is an Italian sport climber.In 2015, she became the second youngest climber, at age 14, to complete a 9a (5.14d) route.
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