Britany Paradis
Yoga & Climbing
Retreats
Expand your horizons. Do what you love.
El Potrero Chico, Mexico
JANUARY 12-15, 2024
Join Britany and Erik for 4-days of professional climbing instruction, yoga + restorative movement, fireside chats, delicious food, community, and fun in one of the most sought-after climbing destinations on this side of the Atlantic; El Potrero Chico!
What to Expect on this Adventure
Retreat Details and Travel Planning
What's included
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Transportation from Monterrey International Airport upon arrival and departure
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Transportation to and from all climbing (at this location, we will walk to the climbing together. It's about 10 minutes from La Posada)
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4-days of lodging and accommodations
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4-days of meals: breakfast, lunch + snacks, and dinner
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4-days Professional guided climbing and yoga instruction
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Daily climbing clinics with one-on-one attention
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A daily yoga practice with recovery movement and breathwork
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Climbing ropes and quick draws
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Gratuities for hotel and restaurant services
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4 days of endless fun, community, learning, and psych!
Climbing skills taught on this trip
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All levels are welcome!
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Lead and top rope climbing and belaying
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Anchor systems and rope management
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Safety management and rappelling technique
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Multi-pitch sport climbing w/ rope and anchor systems (if requested)
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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.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to hike two miles over varied terrain while carrying a 15 lb backpack
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Ability to do 20 squats and 1 pull up
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Must be 18 years of age or older
Lodging Options
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Private Rooms - $2,800
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Add Additional Person to Private Room (Must Share Bed) - $2,400
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Bed in the Casa Chica (2 Beds Total) - $2,200
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Bed in Shared Rooms (2 Beds Per Room) - $2,050
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Bed in Glamping Tents (2 Beds Per Tent) - $1,750
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Bed in Bunk Room (2 Beds Per Room) - $1,450
*Payment plans are available. Must be paid in full by 1/08/24.
Site Amenities
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Wifi
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Swimming Pool and Fire pit
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Mountain Views
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Slackline and Hammocks
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A restaurant serving food all day with coffee and pastry options
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A bar with speciality cocktails
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Optional community kitchen or private kitchen, lodging dependent
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Outdoor lounge areas with covered patio seating
Share a room
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If you're comfortable sharing a bed you can book a room and add an additional person at checkout.
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 & Details to note
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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.
