Cochamo climbing has exploded into the limelight in the past decade. And it is easy to see why. It is Yosemite 40 years ago. A blank sheet of nearly completely untouched granite. With prime lines just sitting there waiting for the taking. It is without a doubt one of the world’s last world class climbing […]
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A FREE Guide to the Best Places to Climb in Bolivia
Bolivia isn’t really know for its rock climbing, and when compared to its close by neighbors, it doesn’t have a huge amount of climbing to offer. However there are pockets of crags to be found around the country, and many times close to the main “tourist” areas. This means that you could easily fit some […]
Guatapé (El Peñol) Climbing Guide – Medellin’s Best Climbing
I’ve been living in Medellin for a few months now, so I’ve had a bit a time to explore the climbing around the city itself. There are a few areas close enough to make it a “day trip” from Medellin. But the largest area, with the most climbing and probably the most beautiful surroundings would […]
4 Reasons Why You Need To Go To the Cochamó Valley Now
A few months ago, Rock and Ice released an article detailing the author’s rather pessimistic view of the future of Cochamó. Though I wanted to disagree with the author’s views, I found myself unfortunately nodding my head more than shaking it. The fact of the matter is that the we (humans) tend to destroy beautiful […]