Empezar a escalar no es tan fácil como iniciarse en deportes como el baloncesto, la natación o el running. Además de contar con el material adecuado, es necesario conocer unas maniobras básicas de seguridad, cuestiones técnicas y porque no, pautas de comportamiento, tanto si vas a escalar en el rocódromo como en la roca.
Has visto un anuncio en la televisión donde una pareja escala una gran pared. Quizás alguien que sigues en Instagram ha empezado a escalar en un rocódromo. Tienes una amiga que te ha contado lo bien que se lo pasó en una salida a la montaña para descubrir la escalada en roca. Te gusta ver todos los deportes en unos Juegos Olímpicos y has visto que este año la escalada estará en Tokio. Después de haber vivido alguna de estas situaciones, en algún momento a lo mejor te has preguntado…
¿Cómo podría iniciarme en la escalada?
Empezar a escalar no es tan fácil como iniciarse en deportes como el baloncesto, la natación o el running. Además de contar con el material adecuado, es necesario conocer unas maniobras básicas de seguridad, cuestiones técnicas y porque no, pautas de comportamiento, tanto si vas a escalar en el rocódromo como en la roca.
Actualmente el acceso a cualquier tipo de información es fácil y está al alcance de todos a través de canales como las redes sociales o Internet. La escalada es un deporte en pleno crecimiento y cada vez está más presente en las redes, medios de comunicación, etc…
También puedes encontrar información sobre cómo iniciarse a la escalada en alguno de los rocódromos de tu ciudad. Acércate allí, descubre las instalaciones y seguro que el personal de la sala te puede informar sobre diversas opciones para iniciarse a la escalada.
Iniciarse a la escalada en un rocódromo o al aire libre puede ser una decisión personal o simplemente práctica. Existen guías de escalada que ofrecen sesiones de iniciación básicas en el rocódromo para pasar en otra jornada (o incluso el mismo día) a descubrir la escalada en roca. Otros guías ofrecen lo que se conoce popularmente como bautizos de escalada, donde los clientes descubren esta emocionante actividad vertical. Si te quedas con ganas de más, del bautizo de escalada se pasa al curso de iniciación, donde aprenderás todas las maniobras básicas de seguridad, técnicas y demás, escalando en roca, al aire libre.
Los cursos de iniciación a la escalada siempre deben estar impartidos por técnicos titulados o guías de escalada. Infórmate bien antes de contratar los servicios de un técnico o un guía. Consulta su página web de servicios si existe, sus reseñas en páginas como Google, Tripadvisor o similares, etc.
Normalmente los rocódromos y guías de escalada disponen de todo el material de seguridad básico para que puedas iniciarte. Lo único que tendrás que poner de tu parte son las ganas de aprender.
¿Quieres iniciarte en la escalada? Contacta con nosotros AQUÍ.
Te contamos que es lo que debes mirar a la hora de escoger un curso de escalada en roca y cuales son nuestras recomendaciones en los alrededores de Barcelona.
VER MASUn viaje de escalada a uno de los mejores destinos de Marruecos: Taghia. Roca inmaculada, lineas exigentes y paisajes de película.
VER MASNos puedes contactar via email a [email protected] o por teléfono al (+34) 645 432 307. O rellenando el formulario de contacto en el siguiente link.
(Translated by Google) Great with Sol, lovely experience
(Original) Buenísimo con Sol, encantadora experiencia
(Translated by Google) We did the initiation course with Santi and he was super useful to get in touch with rock climbing and have all the security measures. The routes that we did were very cool and Santi is a very nice and professional person. Now for the second course!!!
(Original) Hicimos el curso de iniciación con Santi y fue super útil para entrar en contacto con la escalada en roca y tener todas las medidas de seguridad. Las vías que hicimls fueron muy chulas y Santi es una persona muy agradable y profesional. ¡¡¡Ahora a por el segundo curso!!!
Santi is the best climbing guide you can imagine. As a reference, we two are 6a-7a climbers, but we wanted a local guide to help maximize efficiency in a foreign area. He was highly recommended to us by a friend who Santi guided a few months back, and he was as wonderful as described. He takes his role as Guide seriously and comprehensively, from helping you plan ideas for areas to concentrate on, considerations of weather and season, logistics for where to stay and how to get there (he picked us up one day, and we met him in our car another), as well as making himself available to help with any other questions or needs for the trip as a whole (not just the climbing part). Our long chain of detailed texts show how dedicated and sincere he is in wanting to help plan the best trip possible for you. This was highly unique, unexpected, above and beyond, and much appreciated. Before you've even met, he treats you more like a friend coming to visit Spain than a client that he is just doing business with, and that warmth goes a long way and sets him apart from most any other guide I've experienced (i've had great guides in my life, so this just reinforces Santi's particularly special character). Like I really felt like we were friends, and still feel like we are, as he reaches out and keeps in touch still and I really appreciate that relationship. Humanity, sincerity, and kindness in business--what a crazy (wonderful) concept! As a climbing guide specifically: he is consummately professional, impressively knowledgable and safe, as well as comfortingly sensitive to your climbing abilities and needs, and tailors each day with climbs that are perfect for you--if you want to be comfortable or if you want a little/big challenge, if you want to experience highlights of an area by switching up crags in the same day. He knows the areas so well and of course knows how to choose the walls that are in the shade or in the sun for whatever time of day or season you are climbing. There is so much variety and fun for either multi or single pitch too. In addition, when we were all climbed out for the day, he took the opportunity to show us the beauty of the local areas, playing also a photographer and travel guide. He also went home to let us borrow his guide book to other areas that we were headed to later, and kept in touch to make sure the rest of our trip went smoothly. So nice! Here is a person who treats his job as a climbing guide and ambassador for the area with such deep consideration and earnestness, and who treats his role as a human being with exceptional kindness and faith. We are so grateful that he came into our lives as a climbing guide and as a friend. Thank you Santi for being you, and please everyone call him now for any guiding adventures (he travels to guide too!) Also, his rates are so fair and reasonable. And you will be so happy if he is available to take you on an adventure with him! Cheers!
(Translated by Google) An unforgettable day in Gorro Frigi, Montserrat, thanks for everything
(Original) Un día inolvidable en Gorro Frigi, Montserrat, gracias por todo
(Translated by Google) This has been an incredible experience. From the beginning, the instructor gave me confidence and security both in the explanations that were very clear, and then when practicing climbing. You end up feeling like you've been climbing for a long time, even if it's your first time. We will repeat.
(Original) Ha esta una experiència increíble. Des del principi el monitor m'ha trasmès confianza i seguretat tant en les explicacions que han estat molt clares, com desprès a l'hora de practicar l'escalada. Acabes amb la sensació de que portes molt de temps fent escalada, encara que sigui la primera vegada que ho fas. Repetirem.
(Translated by Google) Very nice. Punctual and also aware of you at all times. I will repeat
(Original) Muy agradables. Puntuales y además pendientes de ti en todo momento. Repetiré
(Translated by Google) It has been a pleasure to do the via Larga climbing course with Santi. We learned a lot and had a great time both days. Santi has been like a friend and teacher. Soon we will return to do more courses with you. Gasss
(Original) Ha sido un placer hacer el curso de escalada de via larga con santi. Aprendimos mucho y nos lo pasamos muy bien los dos dias. Santi ha sido como un amigo y profesor. En breves volveremos para hacer mas cursos con vosotros. Gasss
Santi cared about my overall experience in Spain as much as providing me a great climbing experience. Since I am an experienced climber, Santi encouraged me to climb hard at the same time as keeping safety top of mind. You cannot ask for a better guide.
(Translated by Google) Santi transmits confidence and gives you security. His explanations are clear. He knows the areas and the best places for each level well. To repeat!!!
(Original) Santi transmite confianza y te da seguridad. Sus explicaciones son claras. Conoce bien las zonas y los mejores sitios para cada nivel. Para repetir!!!
I had an incredible experience climbing Naranjo de Bulnes/Picu Urriellu with Santi. From the very first emails, communication was quick, clear, professional, and helpful - he gave us detailed advice on routes, logistics, and even transport and accommodation options.
On the mountain, Santi was outstanding you could see his love for the mountains and watched him come alive! He explained everything very clearly. His knowledge of the area and his patience with us made the whole day very enjoyable.
We can't recommend him enough - if you're thinking of climbing in Picos de Europa or anywhere else, book with Santi. Thank you for helping us make this such a memorable trip!
