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Klimmer
Mountain climber
San Diego
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 27, 2009 - 08:38pm PT
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Now I know I post OT a fair amount. But, man this is definately climbing related and no comments?
Com'on.
Wow, tough crowd.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Aug 27, 2009 - 08:40pm PT
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No posts in 15 minutes!!!!1111666
Damn... on topic stuff just has no legs these days.
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snowey
Trad climber
San Diego
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Aug 27, 2009 - 08:54pm PT
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I don't have much to say but I will mention that I bookmarked this thread.
Very Interesting....
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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Aug 27, 2009 - 09:46pm PT
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Who'd want to go there? Just full of dirty illegals?
Think that will get some interest?
That limestone looks as good as any, there routes there?
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Klimmer
Mountain climber
San Diego
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 27, 2009 - 09:47pm PT
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Seems like the Verdon of Mexico.
The limestone a little less perfect and more humity for sure, but way more adventure and a little of everything. Looks like a place to really check out.
And you can boat to climbs, add in caving, and then make a BASE jump into the reservoir - a water landing, and then get picked up by the same rented local boat.
Could probably stay a long time for cheap. The beer is good. Mexico wants and needs the tourists. Lots of FAs to do for sure.
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Jordan Ramey
Big Wall climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Aug 27, 2009 - 11:40pm PT
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I was there helping deliver medical aid in 2004. I'll post up some pics when I've got some time. I didn't get any climbing in, but I went down that river one day. The people were amazing and the scene was chill.
edit: I wouldn't swim in that river. There were LOTS of crocs up and down the whole thing.
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Klimmer
Mountain climber
San Diego
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 27, 2009 - 11:55pm PT
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JR,
I would like to see your images. Looks like an incredible place. I went through Chiapas in the summer of '88 but didn't know anything about this park. Pretty cool wildlife: jaguars, spider monkeys, toucans, and yes crocks.
Here are 7 "borrowed" images that I did not create, but they sure show the rock well . . . so finally this thread will get some color.
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Jordan Ramey
Big Wall climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Aug 28, 2009 - 12:24am PT
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http://www.grupoescalachiapas.com/
looks like there is a group of climbers in the area, enough to warrant guides. I'll check into my old photos when I get home tonight... such is the life of a grad student.
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Jordan Ramey
Big Wall climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Aug 28, 2009 - 02:19am PT
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Ok here's some photos from 2004.
My parents go down to Chiapas to the town of San Cristobal once or twice a year to do medical mission work. It's all free meds, surgeries, etc... Mostly for the Mayan Indian population that the government isn't interested in helping and these people are beyond dirt poor. Most travel (on foot) for several days to reach the clinic when the docs are down there. Lots of club feet, cleft palates, burns (my dad does reconstruction), hysterectomies, dental and everything in between that would never get fixed otherwise. For most, it's the only time in their life they'll even see a hospital.
they work with what they've got, so not a lot of anesthesia. (how'd you like to be awake and watching your surgery with just a bunch of local anesthetic? Nuts huh?
The younger kids keep the kids entertained while their folks are in surgery.
and there are a lot of kids around.
This is one of my favorite pics. We played ring around the rosy while the local folks burned the medical waste. Ironic since "ring around the rosy" was originally about the bubonic plague (or so I'm told)
The town of San Cristobal is amazing and the architecture speaks of the rich history of the region.
My brother and I (white coat) in front of a cathedral after hitting up the Cocodrilo (bar)
same church, from a different angle
And when they say there are crocodiles in the river, that ain't kidding. This is at the Cocodrilo Bar and came from the canyon del sumidero.
probably was this guys dad
The Christmas Tree formation mentioned earlier is definately a tourist snap shot opportunity. The tour boats run the river once or twice a day (about 40 per boat), but other than that it's only local fisherman.
And there are DEFINATELY FA's to be had. This wall is huge, probably over 1000'.
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Jordan Ramey
Big Wall climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Aug 28, 2009 - 02:25am PT
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If anyone is headed down there and looking for people to go, I'd be interested. I know a couple people that are in and out of the region. The canyon is a couple hours by bus from the "airport" and boats should be easy to rent. Plus that spanish guide service to the area hints that the locals are strong!
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Klimmer
Mountain climber
San Diego
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 28, 2009 - 03:20am PT
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Grupo Escala Chiapas has a great resource in their photo gallery. They are definately getting stuff done. Seems to me things are just starting to get going. Lots to do. Seems like a great opportunity to do something and get involved with the local climbing community:
http://www.grupoescalachiapas.com/gallery/
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Porkchop_express
Trad climber
the base of the Shawangunk Ridge
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Aug 28, 2009 - 11:30am PT
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WOW!! that is totally wild!
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Jordan Ramey
Big Wall climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Aug 28, 2009 - 04:05pm PT
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accessible only by boat, there are several shrines like this. Really shows some of the rock texture too.
The Christmas Tree Formation
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Jordan Ramey
Big Wall climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Aug 28, 2009 - 04:18pm PT
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Blatantly scooped from the Grupo Escala website gallery:
http://www.grupoescalachiapas.com/gallery/
Makes me want to go back. My family will be there in February. Looks like it's about time for me to go back as well ;)
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Jordan Ramey
Big Wall climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Aug 29, 2009 - 01:08am PT
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bump.... cause this thread is actually on topic and awesome!
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