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04 de Diciembre del 2023 | ESCALADA

LA EFICACIA DEL MOVIMIENTO CON LYNN HILL

Hemos tenido el placer de organizar un work shop para los socios de nuestro club de escalada con la mejor escaladora de todos los tiempos.

En 1990, el escalador francés J.B. Tribout dijo: “Ninguna mujer escalará nunca un 8b+”. Lynn Hill le respondió con hechos, después con palabras. La pequeña escaladora norteamericana viajó a Cimaï (Francia) y allí encadenó “Masse Critique”, el primer 8b+ femenino de la historia.Lo mejor de todo fue que necesitó menos intentos de Tribout para encadenarla y comentó:

“Cuando alguien dice “no puedes hacerlo” lo convierte todo más interesante”.

La ascensión de “Masse Critique” catapultó a la fama a Lynn Hill. Un año antes ya había ganado la Copa del Mundo de Dificultad. Junto a Catherine Destivelle e Isabelle Patissier rompió todos los estereotipos de la época y puso la escalada femenina al mismo nivel que la masculina.

Lynn Hill escalando cerca de Barcelona durante nuestro Performance climbing series.
Lynn Hill escalando cerca de Barcelona durante nuestro Performance climbing series.

Su estilo de escalada era (y es) especial. Delicado, preciso, elegante, técnico y eficiente. Quizá porque había practicado gimnasia deportiva antes de convertirse en escaladora. En 1992, ese estilo tan personal y característico la llevó a realizar la primera ascensión en libre de “TheNose”, en El Capitán (Yosemite, California). Otro hito de la escalada moderna con la firma de Hill, que dedicó a todos los que no creyeron en ella:

“It goes, boys!”, dijo.

Todas estas historias se explican en el libro “Free climber. Mi vida en el mundo vertical”(Desnivel, 2002), una obra de referencia para todos los amantes de la escalada.

La experiencia y capacidades innatas de Lynn Hill la han llevado a viajar alrededor del mundo para enseñar su técnica a cientos de escaladores y escaladoras. Nadie mejor que ella para aprender sobre la eficacia del movimiento. También ha publicado una serie de vídeos tutoriales que se pueden adquirir online, aunque no hay nada mejor que escucharla y aprender de ella en persona.

Participantes del Performance climbing series con Lynn Hill en Barcelona.
Participantes del Performance climbing series con Lynn Hill en Barcelona.

Este pasado 18 de Noviembre de 2023 hemos tenido una oportunidad única de ofrecer a los socios de nuestro club de escalada una sesión en la roca con nada más y nada menos que Lynn Hill. Ha sido una jornada repleta de buena vibra, consejos e inspiración ! A lo largo de la sesión Lynn nos ha contado innumerables anécdotas y nos ha transmitido todo su conocimiento respecto a la gestualidad de la escalada. Sin dudas ha sido una posibilidad única. Gracias Lynn. 

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Reseñas de clientes
¡Excelente!

(Translated by Google) The Southclimb climbing course taught by Santi has been very motivating, helping me to become aware of the dangers and how to take safety measures to be able to enjoy this sport to the fullest, 👍
(Original) El curso de escalada de Southclimb impartido por Santi ha sido muy motivador, me a ayudando a concienciarme sobre los peligros y como tomar medidas de seguridad para poder disfrutar al máximo de este deporte, 👍

– Anna Bou
¡Excelente!

(Translated by Google) Santi, the instructor, is perfectly in charge of creating a relaxed and safe environment in order to acquire the necessary climbing knowledge. It was just what we were looking for. I recommend it 100%.
(Original) Santi, el instructor, se encarga perfectamente de crear un ambiente relajado y seguro para poder adquirir los conocimientos necesarios de escalada. Era justo lo que estábamos buscando. Lo recomiendo al 100%.

– Carlos Cabrera
¡Excelente!

(Translated by Google) Always a fantastic day, the various outings we have done with Santi we have had a great time. Great professional, learning and fun guaranteed. Patience and great motivation for children and adults! 100% recommended. We will repeat!
(Original) Día fantástico siempre, las varias salidas que hemos hecho con Santi lo hemos pasado genial. Gran profesional, aprendizaje y diversión asegurados. Paciencia y gran motivación para niños y mayores! Recomendable 100%. Repetiremos!

– Jennifer Salvador
¡Excelente!

(Translated by Google) My 12 year old son and I (50) did the rock baptism. I have no climbing experience. It was great. Santi very attentive and friendly at all times. It gave us a lot of security. It adapts perfectly to the level of each one and encourages you to improve yourself. Without a doubt, totally recommended! Thank you very much for everything Santa!
(Original) Hicimos el bautizo en roca mi hijo de 12 años y yo (50). Yo sin ninguna experiencia en escalada. Fue genial. Santi muy atento y simpático en todo momento. Nos dio mucha seguridad. Se adapta perfectamente al nivel de cada uno y anima a superarte. Sin duda alguna totalmente recomendable! Muchas gracias por todo Sant!

– Imma MA
¡Excelente!

I organised a 4hr climbing session in Siurana for 10 children (mostly aged 8-9) and Santi was super easy to communicate with and organise everything remotely. He arranged 2 guides, all the equipment, safe briefing and everything you would need for a half day of fun climbing. The kids really enjoyed themselves and learnt so much along the way. Some were beginners, others had climbed before and the guides were very helpful and supportive. I highly recommend Southclimb and we can’t wait to go climbing with them again.

– Merili Padilla
¡Excelente!

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!

– Courtney Fong Cho
¡Excelente!

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended. The explanations were clear, you learn very quickly and the place is perfect for beginners. The day flies by! 👏🏼👏🏼😊😊
(Original) Muy recomendable. Las explicaciones fueron claras, aprendes muy rápido y el lugar es perfecto para principiantes. El día se pasa volando! 👏🏼👏🏼😊😊

– Aitor Amores
¡Excelente!

(Translated by Google) Super didactic and entertaining rappelling workshop, I have learned a lot and gained confidence. Santi is a great professional who knows how to teach and transmit in a very practical way. I'll be doing another one of your workshops soon. 😉
(Original) Taller de rapel super didáctico y entretenido,he aprendido mucho y cogido confianza. Santi un gran profesional que save enseñar y transmitir de una manera muy práctica. No tardaré en hacer otro de sus talleres. 😉

– Sisko Fernandez
¡Excelente!

We had an amazing first experience thanks to Southclimb. Santi was extremely kind, helpful and attentive - he's a super friendly and dedicated instructor. We will come again and we will definitely call him back and, of course, we would recommend his services to anybody who is looking for good vibes while learning and having fun.

– Lena Silva
¡Excelente!

(Translated by Google) We have had an incredible weekend. Santi is very attentive, super good vibes and makes you feel safe at all times. It also gives enough freedom for you to have confidence in yourself to move forward. He puts a lot of love into it, you can tell he enjoys his work :) We are left wanting more!
(Original) Hemos pasado un fin de semana increíble. Santi es muy atento, super buen rollo y te hace sentir seguro en todo momento. También da la libertad suficiente para que tengas confianza en ti mismo para avanzar. Le pone mucho cariño, se nota que disfruta con su trabajo :) Nos hemos quedado con ganas de más!

– Ona