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El Potrero Chico, Mexico · February 2027
A week of guided climbing, shared meals, and new climbing partners in El Potrero Chico. Build confidence on outdoor rock, try multipitch climbing, and come home with more than a camera full of canyon views.
February 6–12 or February 13–19, 2027
Seven days · Six nights at La Posada
Your next climbing trip
Included
The canyon is a short walk from La Posada; daily drives to climbing aren’t needed.
Not included
Please review our international rock climbing cancellation policy before booking. We strongly recommend travel insurance and trip protection.
Check directly with your provider that your policy covers your planned activities, including rock climbing and multipitch routes, and review purchase deadlines, exclusions, and limits.
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A little courage. A lot of encouragement.
Most guests come on their own. From the first breakfast to the final dinner, you’ll have people to climb with, learn alongside, and celebrate the little wins with.
We’ll match small climbing groups to experience and goals. There’s room to ask questions, practice new skills, and enjoy the rock without needing to prove yourself.
Completely new to climbing or unsure about the fit? Ask us before booking. See the physical preparation benchmarks in the FAQs below.
“Mexico was a dream! If I had endless funds I would go on all of the international trips! No detail goes unplanned, and Lizzy and her team of international guides truly make what would otherwise be inaccessible, accessible!”
— Megan Kuhn, SMM guest
Meet your confirmed guides
Madison and Lani bring teaching experience, technical skills, and a lasting connection to El Potrero Chico.
AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor
AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide · Wilderness First Responder
2027 is Madison’s third year with She Moves Mountains in Potrero. A desert climber with a background in outdoor education and wilderness therapy, she loves helping people learn, stretch their comfort zones, and feel strong on the rock.
AMGA Certified Rock and Alpine Guide
Wilderness First Responder
Lani has returned to Potrero with SMM for many years and has helped develop new routes here. She brings deep familiarity with the area and a love of teaching the technical skills that help climbers move with greater understanding and confidence.
At full capacity, the retreat welcomes 16 climbers with five guides. Single-pitch groups have up to five guests per guide; your included multipitch day has two guests per guide.
Room to learn. Routes to remember.
Potrero’s sculpted limestone rewards thoughtful movement and footwork. Our guides choose routes around the group’s experience, goals, and conditions, with plenty of time to practice on single-pitch climbs.
Your week also includes one multipitch day with two climbers per guide, on a route of 2–10 pitches. Your guide decides which route and length are appropriate for your group and the conditions.
Before we head up, we review climbing systems with everyone, regardless of experience. All of our guides are AMGA-trained and follow AMGA standard operating procedures and current best practices.
Four scheduled climbing days give you time to settle in and build momentum. Tuesday is a rest day, with optional climbing available by arrangement with your guide.
Your home for six nights
Stay a short walk from the canyon, with mountain views, a pool, and an on-site restaurant and bar. Private and shared room options are available, with no more than two guests per room.
Rooms are simple and comfortable rather than luxurious. Hot water and Wi-Fi can be intermittent; bring your own toiletries and enjoy having the climbing close by.
Joining with a friend? Book the same shared room type while two places are available, then tell us your roommate preference in the pre-trip form.
Breakfasts, lunches, and snacks are included, along with group dinners on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday. Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings are yours to explore local restaurants or eat at La Posada.
We’ll collect dietary restrictions, allergies, and other needs in a pre-trip Google form, then plan with local meal providers. Large jugs of drinking water at the guide house make it easy to refill your bottles before heading out.
Know what you’re booking
Review our cancellation policy and trip insurance information before booking.
Seven days in Potrero
This is our sample week. Guides adapt the sequence of climbs and your multipitch day to weather, conditions, and the group.
Fly into Monterrey (MTY), then travel to La Posada. We help guests coordinate shared rides. No group meeting tonight; dinner is on your own.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at La Tradición Restaurant inside La Posada for breakfast and introductions. Walk into the canyon for skills and climbing, then share a group barbecue. Dinner included.
Climb in small groups matched to experience and goals. Your included multipitch day takes place during the week as guides plan for conditions and the group. Dinner included.
Relax by the pool, explore Hidalgo, or visit the Tuesday market if timing allows. Guides are also available for optional climbing; discuss the plan in advance. Dinner on your own.
Head back into the canyon to climb and practice with your guides. Take the evening at your own pace. Dinner on your own.
Enjoy our last climbing day together, followed by a farewell dinner at Leo’s and time to share your favorite moments. Dinner included.
Say your goodbyes and travel to Monterrey airport. La Posada can help arrange a return transfer at your expense. ¡Hasta pronto!
Feel prepared before you go
The practical details for planning your week.
These are preparation benchmarks, not the daily itinerary. Most approaches are about 10–15 minutes from La Posada, but the week includes four full scheduled climbing days.
Fly into Monterrey International Airport (MTY). La Posada in Hidalgo is approximately one hour away by road; allow extra time for traffic and airport formalities.
Purchase a taxi ticket at an authorized kiosk inside the airport. Fares are set by destination zone, vehicle type, and passenger numbers. Authorized operators accept cash and credit cards.
We’ll help coordinate rides among guests with similar arrival times using an arrival-sharing document and a WhatsApp group. WhatsApp is a free phone app for group messages and calls over Wi-Fi or mobile data; we’ll send instructions for joining our trip group before departure. Airport transfers are not included. La Posada can help arrange your return transfer at your expense.
Arrive Saturday, February 6 or 13, for your booked week. Our first meeting is Sunday at 8:00 a.m. at La Tradición Restaurant inside La Posada. Depart Friday, February 12 or 19.
Absolutely. Most guests join us on their own, and meeting climbing partners is part of the experience. We’ll introduce the group before the trip through WhatsApp and spend the week climbing in small groups and sharing meals.
You’re also welcome to come with a friend or partner. Choose from the available private and shared room options when you book.
We recommend some climbing experience and the ability to top-rope a 5.9 in a climbing gym without taking or falling. Outdoor grades feel different, but this is a useful benchmark for enjoying the climbing here.
You don’t need to know how to lead climb, and this can be your first multipitch experience. Our guides introduce or review the skills you’ll use, and we split into groups based on experience and goals.
If you’re completely new to climbing or unsure about the fit, contact us before booking so we can help you choose the right trip.
Lead climbing is optional. Experienced leaders may have opportunities to lead after the guides assess climbing, belaying, communication, and rope-management skills.
Route choice and permission to lead remain at the guides’ discretion. Bolt spacing can be wider on low-angle terrain, so not every route is suitable. If you’re working toward leading, tell us about your goals in the pre-trip form; opportunities depend on your experience, conditions, and the group.
Guests must be 18 or older. Our retreats bring together a range of ages, including climbers in their 60s. Your interest in the experience and ability to meet the physical requirements matter more than fitting a particular age group.
February days are often around 60–75°F (15–24°C), with nights around 40–50°F (4–10°C), sometimes colder. Sunny climbing can feel warm, while shady crags, early starts, and evenings can be chilly.
Bring breathable layers, a warm insulated jacket, and rain protection. Check the forecast before departure and follow the full packing lists in your welcome packet. Guides may adjust plans for weather and conditions.
At full capacity, the retreat has 16 climbers and five guides. We climb in smaller groups: up to five climbers per guide for single-pitch outings and two climbers per guide on your included multipitch day.
Our trips center women and are mostly attended by women. Men are welcome if they’re comfortable joining a women-centered retreat.
After booking, we’ll send a pre-trip Google form to collect dietary restrictions, allergies, and other needs. Please include those details in the form rather than sending them separately by email.
Local restaurants and providers prepare the meals. We’ll use your information to plan with them; ingredient choices and preparation practices vary, so a particular accommodation cannot be guaranteed.
We know you love your fur babies, but unfortunately we cannot allow pets on any of our group trips or clinics.
Yes we have two types of payment options. Please visit our Payment Plan page for more information.
Our guides provide group climbing gear, including ropes and anchor equipment. Guests must bring all personal climbing equipment and the other required items in the welcome packet. No rental gear is available.
Review the complete packing lists early, including climbing shoes, harness, helmet, belay and rappel devices, carabiners, and the specified tether. Include any gear questions in your pre-trip Google form.
Bring reusable bottles or a bladder with 2–3 liters of capacity. We provide large jugs of drinking water at the guide house for refills.
Your retreat includes one multipitch day at a 2:1 climber-to-guide ratio, on a route of 2–10 pitches. The route and number of pitches are entirely at your guide’s discretion, based on the group and conditions; a longer climb is not guaranteed. Multipitch climbing means climbing a route in stages, with your guide leading the way.
We review climbing systems with everyone before heading up, including experienced climbers. All of our guides are AMGA-trained and follow AMGA standard operating procedures and current best practices.
The rest of the week focuses on single-pitch climbing, with a rest day that also offers optional climbing. Your multipitch day is scheduled around weather, conditions, and group needs. Additional multipitch days are not guaranteed.
El Potrero Chico · February 2027
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