Last year we had the pleasure to check out this very special climbing/bouldering area in Germany"A V A L O N I A"Our friends from @kraftraumbocholt together with "Kraftpflaume" Olli did a great job to stir up excitement.I kept hearing "it is unique" kinda odd. "And there is this guy who lives there"Mmmh, a climber living there 🤔 well! That almost sounds familiar like a classic American dirtbag dream but apparently the story here is different.Just recently we found out that Avalonia was featured in @patagonia film telling the story of "the dude" who lives there and created this wonderful boulderland. The story is genuine and a story of true passion."STONE LOCALS"is the name of the movie directed by @cheynelempe and othersCheck out our 'stories" later for more Avalonia action and a quick journey to Europe and Germany….#chillinorockclimbing #rockclimbing #guide #guiding #germany #avalonia #bouldering #passion #ruhrgebiet #international #travel #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #klettern…@kraftraumbocholt

Last year we had the pleasure to check out this very special climbing/bouldering area in Germany"A V A L O N I A"Our friends from @kraftraumbocholt together with "Kraftpflaume" Olli did a great job to stir up excitement.I kept hearing "it is unique" kinda odd. "And there is this guy who lives there"Mmmh, a climber living there 🤔 well! That almost sounds familiar like a classic American dirtbag dream but apparently the story here is different.Just recently we found out that Avalonia was featured in @patagonia film telling the story of "the dude" who lives there and created this wonderful boulderland. The story  is genuine and a story of true passion."STONE LOCALS"is the name of the movie directed by @cheynelempe and othersCheck out our 'stories" later for more Avalonia action and a quick journey to Europe and Germany....#chillinorockclimbing #rockclimbing #guide #guiding #germany #avalonia #bouldering #passion #ruhrgebiet #international #travel #climbing_pictures_of_instagram  #klettern...@kraftraumbocholt

Our friend Dr. D. on a fresh crisp day out at Mount Woodson.Mount Woodson is one of the most popular rock climbing area in San Diego.With great character, Woodson features thousands of beautiful granite boulders sprinkled over the hillside of the mountain near Ramona.It is a special rock climbing area with many boulders too high for just a crash pad and many too short to call them legit lead climbs.That is why climbers often end up top-roping the taller climbs. However, bouldering at Mount Woodson is also incredible with many options and a variety of climbing styles from challenging slab to splitter crack or contrived face movements.Many of the boulders are equipped with bolts for toprope anchors. Since the boulders are relatively short it is enough to bring a short rope of 35 meters. This will keep your pack lightweight and ready for most climbs.The faster option to enjoy climbing at Mt. Woodson is to take the trail (utility road) from Highway 67. Next to the ditch, there starts a trail that leads to a paved road that continues to the top of the mountain.The road is not for public car traffic and only reserved for vehicles serving the cell phone and radio towers that are installed on the mountain top.The first rock climbing is as close as 10 minutes from the car. There are fantastic warm up boulders right and left off the paved road. Further up-left there is more to discover such as classic hardlines named “I hear my train a comin, 5.11+”. And also less challenging climbs are available with beautiful 5.8 cracks and faces.Mount Woodson is not an easy-to-navigate area especially when leaving the road to start looking for classics that are published in guidebooks. Many climbers have struggled, bushwacked and finally not found the climb they were looking for.For first time visitors it is the easiest to stick near the road and keep walking up towards the top.Along the way there are plenty of rock climbing opportunities with more than one day of exploring. Mount Woodson is a popular climbing destination for San Diego and even Southern California..#chillinorockclimbing #sandiegorockclimbing #rockclimbing #climbing #sandiego #guide #guiding

Our friend Dr. D. on a fresh crisp day out at Mount Woodson.Mount Woodson is one of the most popular rock climbing area in San Diego.With great character, Woodson features thousands of beautiful granite boulders sprinkled over the hillside of the mountain near Ramona.It is a special rock climbing area with many boulders too high for just a crash pad and many too short to call them legit lead climbs.That is why climbers often end up top-roping the taller climbs. However, bouldering at Mount Woodson is also incredible with many options and a variety of climbing styles from challenging slab to splitter crack or contrived face movements.Many of the boulders are equipped with bolts for toprope anchors. Since the boulders are relatively short it is enough to bring a short rope of 35 meters. This will keep your pack lightweight and ready for most climbs.The faster option to enjoy climbing at Mt. Woodson is to take the trail (utility road) from Highway 67. Next to the ditch, there starts a trail that leads to a paved road that continues to the top of the mountain.The road is not for public car traffic and only reserved for vehicles serving the cell phone and radio towers that are installed on the mountain top.The first rock climbing is as close as 10 minutes from the car. There are fantastic warm up boulders right and left off the paved road. Further up-left there is more to discover such as classic hardlines named “I hear my train a comin, 5.11+”. And also less challenging climbs are available with beautiful 5.8 cracks and faces.Mount Woodson is not an easy-to-navigate area especially when leaving the road to start looking for classics that are published in guidebooks. Many climbers have struggled, bushwacked and finally not found the climb they were looking for.For first time visitors it is the easiest  to stick near the road and keep walking up towards the top.Along the way there are plenty of rock climbing opportunities with more than one day of exploring. Mount Woodson is a popular climbing destination for San Diego and even Southern California..#chillinorockclimbing #sandiegorockclimbing #rockclimbing #climbing #sandiego #guide #guiding

@jeffbergstedt on the infamous upper part of "Toe Jam, 5.7" in Joshua Tree National Park.This route lies right above Hidden Valley Campground and gets first sunlight in the morning.Topping out on this makes you realize that the bolted rappelling anchors are far to the right (40feet). We have seen a fair amount of climber's topping out and going straight (right) for the anchors.Key is to first place a solid directional, eventually even two pieces (equalized) and then move right to the anchor for belay.Who has spent time at "Climbers's Coffee" watching the show go down – the Toe Jam mega pendulum?… Special thanks to @jtreebee @joshuatrefriends @joshuatreenps who have consistently made an effort to bring our climbing community together and provide a valuable resource for education and social interaction amongst climbers….#chillinorockclimbing #rockclimbing #joshuatree #guide #guiding #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #sandiego #optoutside #neverstopexploring #jtree

@jeffbergstedt on the infamous upper part of "Toe Jam, 5.7" in Joshua Tree National Park.This route lies right above Hidden Valley Campground and gets first sunlight in the morning.Topping out on this makes you realize that the bolted rappelling anchors are far to the right (40feet). We have seen a fair amount of climber's topping out and going straight (right) for the anchors.Key is to first place a solid directional, eventually even two pieces (equalized) and then move right to the anchor for belay.Who has spent time at "Climbers's Coffee" watching the show go down - the Toe Jam mega pendulum?... Special thanks to @jtreebee @joshuatrefriends @joshuatreenps who have consistently made an effort to bring our climbing community together and provide a valuable resource for education and social interaction amongst climbers....#chillinorockclimbing #rockclimbing #joshuatree #guide #guiding #climbing_pictures_of_instagram  #sandiego #optoutside #neverstopexploring #jtree

️ Public Service Announcement️ We have seen many climbers get stung by bees on this climb lately. "SKYLINE ARETE"A classic Mission Gorge route.This photo was taken before there was a beehive around the corner to the right.Please be cautious when climbing in the area to the right of "Beautiful" (or do not even attempt). Unfortunately we have witnessed many climbers getting stung lately. The entrance to the hive is located just to the right of the climb "Orange Walk".Please bee mindful, let them bee and bee peaceful. We need our bees 🧗‍♂️🧗‍♀️…#chillinorockclimbing #sandiego #rockclimbing #missiontrails #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #climbing #guide #guiding…@missiontrails_regionalpark

️ Public Service Announcement️ We have seen many climbers get stung by bees on this climb lately. "SKYLINE ARETE"A classic Mission Gorge route.This photo was taken before there was a beehive around the corner to the right.Please be cautious when climbing in the area to the right of "Beautiful" (or do not even attempt). Unfortunately we have witnessed many climbers getting stung lately. The entrance to the hive is located just to the right of the climb "Orange Walk".Please bee mindful, let them bee and bee peaceful. We need our bees 🧗‍♂️🧗‍♀️...#chillinorockclimbing #sandiego #rockclimbing #missiontrails #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #climbing #guide #guiding...@missiontrails_regionalpark

We are super excited about our newly offered"CHILLINO SESSIONS"We meet up every SUNDAY morning and 2nd Wednesday afternoon at Mission Trails in San Diego.If one or several statements are true for you, sign up and join us! I would love to climb outdoors on a regular basis I want to meet other local climbers I want to get better at climbing and gain more confidence I know how to belay and tie a figure 8 knot (if not join our intro class first!)….SIGN UP LINK IN BIO…#chillinorockclimbing #sandiego #rockclimbing #sandiegorockclimbing #guides #guide #guiding #optoutside #neverstopexploring #climb #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #amga….@missiontrails_regionalpark@mesarimclimbing @teammesarim @the_cosmic_climber @william_helmer @amga1979 @crizelley @justgailavanting @_rusty_spokes_ @_ella89 @prinsescc @terry_outdoors @bleachblondefitmom @stevenquinn @raycheelo @tashtinamody @adam__mccain @colincal @vinicolalanuestra @joshuakelly168 @davidpotterclimbs @mishaschoolov @rosie619sd @mackenzhicks @robbie_nox @sandrasketches_fr @sasha.pido @anna_is___ @mystic.rhythms.music @daxj @skyuphi @jordothegreat @danb_ing @jetski619 @chuchip88 @phat_habanero @lajollablonde @amousawy @chris.ruel @svdwild @jo.no.mo @plandrew_ @edmundomouet @brandon.croke @pearldotyoga @perezaddison @lonely.pines.media @madiblanca @mariliag92 @mackenzhicks @bri.hold @sweetimperfectionsmusic @yogijo619 @belayteam

We are super excited about our newly offered"CHILLINO SESSIONS"We meet up every SUNDAY morning and 2nd Wednesday afternoon at Mission Trails in San Diego.If one or several statements are true for you, sign up and join us! I would love to climb outdoors on a regular basis  I want to meet other local climbers I want to get better at climbing and gain more confidence  I know how to belay and tie a figure 8 knot (if not join our intro class first!)....SIGN UP LINK IN BIO...#chillinorockclimbing #sandiego #rockclimbing #sandiegorockclimbing #guides #guide #guiding #optoutside #neverstopexploring #climb #climbing_pictures_of_instagram  #amga....@missiontrails_regionalpark@mesarimclimbing @teammesarim @the_cosmic_climber @william_helmer @amga1979 @crizelley @justgailavanting @_rusty_spokes_ @_ella89 @prinsescc @terry_outdoors @bleachblondefitmom @stevenquinn @raycheelo @tashtinamody @adam__mccain @colincal @vinicolalanuestra @joshuakelly168 @davidpotterclimbs @mishaschoolov @rosie619sd @mackenzhicks @robbie_nox @sandrasketches_fr @sasha.pido @anna_is___ @mystic.rhythms.music @daxj @skyuphi @jordothegreat @danb_ing @jetski619 @chuchip88 @phat_habanero @lajollablonde @amousawy @chris.ruel @svdwild @jo.no.mo @plandrew_ @edmundomouet @brandon.croke @pearldotyoga @perezaddison @lonely.pines.media @madiblanca @mariliag92 @mackenzhicks @bri.hold @sweetimperfectionsmusic @yogijo619 @belayteam

Lately, we cannot get enough of "El Cajon Mountain". Hands down, one of the best climbing areas in San Diego.And because it is so amazing… here is a shot of @sqmot on the exciting 5.12a pitch of "Griptape Ramp".This individual pitch is on the main face of ECM and the crux section follows a diagonally right leaning ramp that has a very porous (and sticky) texture… a perfect place to test your footwork and feel the energy from the rock….#chillinorockclimbing #sandiego #community #sandiegrockclimbing #guide #chillinoguides #elcajonmountain #multipitch #rockclimbing #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #instruction #amga….@sqmot @the_cosmic_climber @william_helmer @gregasaurus_flex @mesarimclimbing @mesarim_mv @jordothegreat @pearldotyoga @brischillings_music @btsudweeks @senseisplitter @verticalhold @grottoclimbing @positiveadventures @cruxwilderness @wildernessleadershipinstitute @ucsdclimbingcenter @ucsd.climbingteam @rockandicemag @eldorado_rugs @mitziacosta @cannonjtc @donaldsonclimbing @betarockclimbing @ryan_bruhn @ojairockclimbing @madiblanca @californiaclimbingschool @robbie_nox @belayteam @amga1979 @daxj

Lately, we cannot get enough of "El Cajon Mountain". Hands down, one of the best climbing areas in San Diego.And because it is so amazing... here is a shot of @sqmot on the exciting 5.12a pitch of "Griptape Ramp".This individual pitch is on the main face of ECM and the crux section follows a diagonally right leaning ramp that has a very porous (and sticky) texture... a perfect place to test your footwork and feel the energy from the rock....#chillinorockclimbing #sandiego #community #sandiegrockclimbing #guide #chillinoguides #elcajonmountain #multipitch #rockclimbing #climbing_pictures_of_instagram  #instruction #amga....@sqmot @the_cosmic_climber @william_helmer @gregasaurus_flex @mesarimclimbing @mesarim_mv @jordothegreat @pearldotyoga @brischillings_music @btsudweeks @senseisplitter @verticalhold @grottoclimbing @positiveadventures @cruxwilderness @wildernessleadershipinstitute @ucsdclimbingcenter @ucsd.climbingteam @rockandicemag @eldorado_rugs @mitziacosta @cannonjtc @donaldsonclimbing @betarockclimbing @ryan_bruhn @ojairockclimbing @madiblanca @californiaclimbingschool @robbie_nox @belayteam @amga1979 @daxj

Exploring new terrain in San Diego. Last Friday we had the pleasure to check out a fairly new established route on the Mountaineer's wall of El Cajon Mountain"THE SLEEPING GIANT, 5.10a"With 10 pitches and a route length of 1,000 feet it can well be considered San Diego's longest multi pitch climb (that we know of).Together with @josh, we had to check it out and see what "SAN DIEGO'S LONGEST CLIMB" is all about.And we want to say many thanks and express gratitude to the first ascentionists and local developers who made this climb (and so many others) come alive and enjoyable for many climbers generations ahead.Please check out our story later today for a full length documentation of the route + hints, tips and beta on all the pitches.️️️BETA ALERT️️️DO NOT CHECK THE STORY IF YOU PLAN TO ONSIGHT THE CLIMB….#chillinorockclimbing #sandiego #chillinoguides #rockclimbing #rock_climbing_pictures_of_instagram #optoutside #guide #beta #climbinglife #byclimbersforclimbers #passion #roots #community #lifestories #real…@chbard @randyleavitt @eldorado_rugs @the_cosmic_climber @brischillings_music @william_helmer @gregasaurus_flex @mesarimclimbing @mesarim_mv @mateoway88

Exploring new terrain in San Diego. Last Friday we had the pleasure to check out a fairly new established route on the Mountaineer's wall of El Cajon Mountain"THE SLEEPING GIANT, 5.10a"With 10 pitches and a route length of 1,000 feet it can well be considered San Diego's longest multi pitch climb (that we know of).Together with @josh, we had to check it out and see what "SAN DIEGO'S LONGEST CLIMB" is all about.And we want to say many thanks and express gratitude to the first ascentionists and local developers  who made this climb (and so many others) come alive and enjoyable for many climbers generations ahead.Please check out our story later today for a full length documentation of the route + hints, tips and beta on all the pitches.️️️BETA ALERT️️️DO NOT CHECK THE STORY IF YOU PLAN TO ONSIGHT THE CLIMB....#chillinorockclimbing #sandiego #chillinoguides #rockclimbing #rock_climbing_pictures_of_instagram #optoutside #guide #beta #climbinglife #byclimbersforclimbers #passion #roots #community #lifestories #real...@chbard @randyleavitt @eldorado_rugs @the_cosmic_climber @brischillings_music @william_helmer @gregasaurus_flex @mesarimclimbing @mesarim_mv @mateoway88