Hello SunRockers!
We’re making plans for SunRock 2018 and wanted to get some input before progressing too far. We’ve got a couple of options for you to consider:
Plan A: Portugal / Algarve – early to mid February
There is a fair bit of climbing to be had here, and a brand-new guidebook to the whole country, see http://www.climb-europe.com/RockClimbingPortugal/Southern-Portugal.html for info. There should be plenty of accommodation options along the Algarve coast. However, there is not such a concentration of climbing in one area, and some of the climbing options include trad / sea cliffs.
Plan B: Catalunya (likely Sierra de Prades aka ‘Costa Dorada’ or ‘Tarragona’) – mid March
The Sierra de Prades includes iconic crags like Siurana amongst the offerings, see http://www.climb-europe.com/RockClimbingSpain/Sierra-de-Prades.html . With over 5,000 routes in the area, there are plenty of options (though they are quite spread out), and possibilities for accommodation on the coast or in the mountains (though maybe not the ‘mega pad’ we’ve come to expect on the Blanca). However, grades do tend to be a bit harder than the Blanca.
So – what do you reckon? Please get in touch with any preferences for dates / location and an indication of interest (and indeed any other ideas) and we’ll aim to get a plan sorted this side of Christmas. email to dominic@oughton.uk.com
Cheers
Dom & Helen
