点评:I took part in the Women's "Own It" Climbing Clinic in March 2024 and it surpassed all of my expectations!! The three areas we climbed were all different (slab, crack climbing and welded tuff like rock), which was a great opportunity to work on (and learn) different skills. One area was just more beautiful than the next. Simeon and Arcelia were our guides and mentors (for just three women) and they both brought a wealth of knowledge, incredible passion and genuine stoke for our accomplishments. It definitely helped me bring my climbing to a new level - I have more confidence and less hesitancy to try new routes. But t his trip was so much more than just climbing (although it was a LOT of climbing!!!)
Having always been to the more touristy areas of Mexico, staying in these small towns was such a delight. It felt like a much more authentic way to experience Mexico. Simeon seems to know everyone, everywhere and it felt like they were our friends as well. When it was time to leave, we were hugging our chef goodbye!
Our chef! The food!! Breakfasts cooked for us every morning and hot lunches delivered to the crag. Everything was incredible. Dinners in town were just as delicious and a great time to relax and recap the day.
And if you just want to climb, there is plenty of it. Simeon knows these routes like the back of his hand and when you're struggling, wherever you are on the route he can tell you if you have "better foot" or if there's a secret jug right above your left hand. Of course if you don't want any beta, he'll just cheer you on from the ground. He somehow knew exactly what we were capable of climbing and where we were ready to be challenged. And the choice is yours - whatever you want to climb, is up to you.
if you just want to top rope, that's fine. If you want to try leading, he'll find a nice mellow route. And if you don't feel ready to lead, you can mock lead on top rope.
Having signed up for the clinic, everything was so easy from start to finish - all I had to do was get to the airport in Seattle and Simeon took care of everything from there. If you're not interested in a clinic and just want to go climb, he's got you covered there as well. My boyfriend came down while I was there and did a multipitch climb with one of Simeon's guides. He had the time of his life. He also joined us on our last day of crack climbing and said he climbed "the hardest route of his life" (and he's been climbing for 25 years!) which he was able to send thanks to Simeon's support and guidance as he gave him a belay.
Simeon genuinely loves what he does and is so excited to share that passion with others. He'll talk your ear off (always entertaining!) and he'll go out of his way to make sure you get everything possible out of your experience. As we headed back to the airport at the end of our trip, the three of us on the retreat started planning when (not if) we would come back. It was THAT good!!
翻译:我参加了 2024 年 3 月的女子“Own It”攀岩诊所,它超出了我的所有预期!!我们攀登的三个区域各不相同(板状、裂缝攀岩和焊接凝灰岩),这是一个很好的机会来练习(和学习)不同的技能。一个区域比另一个区域更美丽。Simeon 和 Arcelia 是我们的向导和导师(仅针对三名女性),他们都带来了丰富的知识、令人难以置信的热情和对我们的成就的真诚热情。它无疑帮助我将我的攀岩提升到了一个新的水平——我更有信心,也更犹豫尝试新的路线。但这次旅行不仅仅是攀岩(尽管有很多攀岩!!!)
我一直都去过墨西哥旅游胜地,住在这些小镇真是一种享受。感觉这是一种更真实的体验墨西哥的方式。Simeon 似乎认识世界各地的每个人,感觉他们也是我们的朋友。离开的时候,我们拥抱着我们的厨师告别!
我们的厨师!食物!!每天早上为我们烹制早餐,并将热午餐送到峭壁。一切都令人难以置信。镇上的晚餐同样美味,是放松和回顾一天的好时机。
如果你只是想攀岩,有很多机会。西米恩对这些路线了如指掌,当你遇到困难时,无论你在路线上的哪个位置,他都可以告诉你你的脚是否“更好”,或者你的左手上方是否有一个秘密水壶。当然,如果你不想要任何测试版,他会在地面上为你加油。不知何故,他确切地知道我们有能力攀登什么,以及我们准备好接受挑战的地方。选择权在你手中——无论你想爬什么,都由你决定。
如果你只是想用顶绳,那很好。如果你想尝试领攀,他会找到一条不错的平缓路线。如果你觉得自己还没准备好领攀,你可以在顶绳上模拟领攀。
报名参加诊所后,从头到尾一切都很轻松——我只需前往西雅图机场,Simeon 会帮你安排好一切。如果你对诊所不感兴趣,只想去攀岩,他也会为你提供帮助。我去的时候,我的男朋友过来了,和 Simeon 的一位向导一起进行了一次多段攀岩。他度过了一生中最美好的时光。在我们最后一天的裂缝攀岩中,他也加入了我们,他说他爬上了“他一生中最艰难的路线”(他已经攀岩 25 年了!),这要感谢 Simeon 的支持和指导,因为他给了他一个保护。
Simeon 真心热爱他所做的事情,并且非常兴奋地与他人分享这种激情。他会滔滔不绝地讲下去(总是很有趣!),他会不遗余力地确保你从这次经历中获得一切可能。当我们在旅行结束时返回机场时,我们三个人在静修中开始计划我们什么时候(而不是是否)回来。真的太棒了!!