5 days - Sport climbing - DWS
Mallorca climbing and DWS camp
Mallorca: sun, sea and rock! Always among the favorite destinations of all for a holiday of leisure and relaxation, in recent decades it has also become a highly regarded destination among rock lovers. Known for its cliffs suitable for DWS, where many videos on the “Psicobloc” have been shot, it offers an incredible variety of different climbing styles and many crags with single pitches for everyone.
Pack your swimsuit and harness and get ready to leave with us for Mallorca!
| Brand | Oliunìd |
|---|---|
| Color | Polished |
| Duration | 5 days, 4 nights |
|---|---|
| Climbing style | Sport climbing, DWS |
| Group size | Minimum 4 - maximum 8 |
| Technical level | Beginner, intermediate |
| Meeting point | Palma de Mallorca |
Highlight of the course
- Improve the technical aspect, test yourself from the mental aspect and try routes to your limit! - 5 days full immersion climbing with an Alpine Guide. - Perfect your climbing techniques with tips and lessons tailored to your climbing level. - Discover the Deep Water Solo and learn to become familiar with this style of climbing.
Course program
This trip is aimed at those who already have a minimum experience on rock and intend to improve their climbing both for the technical and mental aspects. At the end you will have improved the: - Basic climbing techniques: balance positions, basic progression and triangle. - Advanced climbing techniques: lateral progression, internal / external balance, heel hooks and hooks. - Insurance methods, use of safety devices and climbing nodes. - Top-rope and lead climbing. - Balance, fluidity of movements and use of the feet. - Fall management. - Climbing on difficult and overhanging terrain. - Communication at the crag. - Cleaning of the street and equipment. - Evaluation of routes for the Deep Water Solo.
YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 – PALMA DE MALLORCAThe meeting point with the Guide is fixed for 2.00 pm in Palma de Mallorca. We then move to our accommodation where we will have a short briefing of the week that awaits us: ready to discover this Mediterranean island.
Mark Glaister ©Rockfax 2020
Mark Glaister ©Rockfax 2020
Mark Glaister ©Rockfax 2020
Alan James ©Rockfax 2020DAY 2, 3, 4 – MALLORCAThe mornings will usually be dedicated to teaching with theoretical and practical lessons measured on the participants. The days will be spent among the various cliffs of the island, including S'estret, Sa Gubia and Alaro, where we will alternate experiences of slab climbing and overhanging walls. Depending on the skills and requests of the group, some days will be dedicated to the practice of Deep Water Solo in the Cala Varques sector. In the afternoons we will be able to go back to the projects left pending at the cliff or dedicate ourselves to a little vacation between excursions, the beach and the sea.
DAY 5 – PALMA DE MALLORCAAfter breakfast we will return to Palma de Mallorca according to the flight schedules of the participants. Those who fly later will still be able to enjoy a last day on the beaches of Mallorca.
The meeting point with the Guide is fixed for 2.00 pm in Palma de Mallorca. We then move to our accommodation where we will have a short briefing of the week that awaits us: ready to discover this Mediterranean island.
Mark Glaister ©Rockfax 2020Mark Glaister ©Rockfax 2020Mark Glaister ©Rockfax 2020
Alan James ©Rockfax 2020The mornings will usually be dedicated to teaching with theoretical and practical lessons measured on the participants. The days will be spent among the various cliffs of the island, including S'estret, Sa Gubia and Alaro, where we will alternate experiences of slab climbing and overhanging walls. Depending on the skills and requests of the group, some days will be dedicated to the practice of Deep Water Solo in the Cala Varques sector. In the afternoons we will be able to go back to the projects left pending at the cliff or dedicate ourselves to a little vacation between excursions, the beach and the sea.
DAY 5 – PALMA DE MALLORCAAfter breakfast we will return to Palma de Mallorca according to the flight schedules of the participants. Those who fly later will still be able to enjoy a last day on the beaches of Mallorca.
After breakfast we will return to Palma de Mallorca according to the flight schedules of the participants. Those who fly later will still be able to enjoy a last day on the beaches of Mallorca.
EQUIPMENT AND LUGGAGE
Participants must bring personal climbing equipment: shoes, harness, helmet and chalk bag. The Alpine Guide will provide participants with common material such as ropes, quickdraws, belayers and any fast protections. To optimize travel and available space, the use of a medium-large backpack (approximately 50L) and not rigid luggage is required.
TRAVEL DETAILS
Payments
Deposit of 10% of the travel price.
Balance within 30 days from the start of the trip.
Payment methods: credit card and / or bank transfer.
What is included
- Lessons and assistance from the Alpine Guide.
- Accommodation in a multiple room.
- Daily transport with 9-seater van.
- Common climbing equipment.
- 100% refund in case of cancellation caused by COVID-19 restrictions.
What is not included
- Travel to and from the meeting point
- Personal climbing equipment.
- Drinks and meals not expressly indicated in the program.
- Anything not mentioned in "What's included".
Common purse
At the beginning of the trip, the Guide will collect a common purse among the participants which will be used to cover the common expenses of the group (petrol, tourist taxes, parking, tolls, etc.).
At the end of the trip the remaining amount of the common fund will be redistributed to the participants.
Visas and vaccinations
To check which documents and vaccinations are required for entry into the country, please check the Viaggiaresicuri.it website.
Eat and sleep
Our base camp will be in a beautiful hostel in Soller where we will have two large rooms with bathrooms at our disposal. To eat it will be possible to use the shared kitchen of the structure or choose one of the many restaurants and bars at affordable prices in the country.
Some reasons to choose Oliunìd Adventures
Oliunìd Adventures group trips are the perfect choice for you who want to improve your climbing and intend to do it with the right people, in the right places.
The participants of the holiday are passionate like you, with whom you can share ideas, thoughts and above all unforgettable moments!
Our alpine guides are very expert in the area chosen for the trip: thanks to their advice you will be able to improve your climbing skills and you will experience the peculiarities of the place as the locals do.
The careful organization of Oliunìd allows you to set out on a journey without thinking about the details but with the only goal of climbing and having fun. Oliunìd has been a guarantee of reliability and transparency since 2009: for us it is a super opportunity to be seized, we are curious to hear what you think!
Your guides
Andrea Cattarossi
Andrea Cattarossi
Born and raised in Belluno in the Dolomites, he began his mountaineering career at the age of 18 climbing the Civetta for the first time. From there his love for the mountains led him to reach climbing difficulties up to 8b and to climb great classics such as the Philipp Flamm Diedro in Civetta and more recent routes such as Tempi Moderni in Marmolada. In recent years he has participated in several expeditions including the one in Morocco at Taghia with the opening of a new route published in the American Alpine Journal. Other trips to Yosemite follow with various climbs including the Salathè route on El Capitan and the Regular route on the Halfdome.
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