Mallorca Climbing Camps Deep Water Soloing in Spain

Testimonials

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 04:19:59 +0000

I can’t say enough about our family’s Deep Water climbing trip w/ Majorca Climbing Camps. Mallorca is definitely a destination spot for climbers and Amos Whiting tailored the trip to meet our every expectation. As a parent with young adult climbers it is paramount that they attend a climbing camp that has a safe environment, develops climbing skills, safety skills and challenges each climber. Amos is a great instructor and internationally certified in Rock, Alpine and Ski mountaineering. His knowledge of Mallorca placed us on the right rock every day to fit our climbing abilities and then he motivated us to challenge ourselves and improve our climbing skills, on a trip of a lifetime for which I will always be grateful .

On the days off I appreciated the camps’ assistance in partaking in all that Mallorca has to offer, especially the incredible cycling and beaches.

Thanks Amos, we look forward to other climbing adventures in Europe and can’t wait to climb in Mallorca again.

Thanks

CJ Lett KN

Although I had rock climbing at a relatively high level for the past 35 years, I had no previous experience with deep water soloing. Given the variables involved, it only made sense to get some instruction prior to engaging in this new and highly specialized discipline. Amos quickly brought me up to speed over the course of two and a half days, and was especially skillful in working with the limitations imposed by my severely tweaked knee. He saved me a lot of time, effort, and wear and tear on my body. I spent the next four weeks honing and refining the skills he taught me. If you are planning a trip to Majorca and you are new to deep water soloing I highly recommend that you spend a couple of day with Amos. It’s well worth the investment.

Chip Chase , Boulder CO

My wife Makiko and I decided to do something special for our 15^th wedding anniversary and Deep Water Soloing with Amos in Mallorca was the perfect choice. Our only regret is that after 20 years of climbing it took us this long to discover it.

Mallorca is the ideal couple and family destination. Beautiful beaches, blue skies, perfect weather, romantic sunsets, great food, good salsa dancing, and a wonderful Mediterranean feel to it provide the background for a unique climbing experience.

Amos has an outstanding progression sequence so that even the most timid climber capable of top roping a 5.10b or that 8a climbing stud can feel at ease sending a 50ft DWS route. You start easy and work yourself up. By knowing the climbing areas intimately, providing coaching, and leading by example, pretty soon you are either walking off the top after a successful climb, or safely getting airtime into the water. This is definitely something you want to do with that significant other. It’s hard to describe how incredibly rewarding it was to see each of us push the limits and climb free, un-roped, within sight of each other, yelling encouragement at the top of our lungs, and laughing or gasping with the splashdowns. Then, as the climbing day was over, there were all those other things in life available to make it a memorable experience

We will be back again this year, and this time we will bring the kids.

Venga!

Kique and Makiko

Climber testimonial

admin — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:45:34 +0000

I truly can say that one of the best times of my life was last summer climbing with my good buddies in Spain. Climbing in Mallorca Spain with Mallorca Climbing Camps was an experience of a life time. If I did not have to get a job this summer I would have definitely gone again! Amos Whiting is extremely knowledgeable in all things outdoors and his climbing skills are insane. I have been climbing for ten years now, half my life and climbing hard for the last two but Amos still taught me tons about climbing technique as well as how to build climbing endurance. I really could not have had a better time and would Highly recommend climbing in Spain with Amos Whiting and Mallorca Climbing Camps. If you ever want to hear it from my mouth call me anytime! I love climbing and climbers. my Cell is (316) 737-5528 and or email me at ben@gpclimb.com

Thanks,

Ben Wolff

DWS & Roped Climbing

admin — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:29:04 +0000

In recent years Mallorca has gotten most of its press around the deep water soloing. Before DWS became popular the roped sport climbing on the island was world renown. In fact there is probably close to 10 times as much roped climbing as there is DWS.

Even though our specialty is DWS climbing, we are a internationally certified guide service and are happy to “teach you the ropes” from first time climbers wanting to try out the sport to advanced recreational climbers looking for some one to show them around.

There is a excellent diversity of climbing on the island top rope areas up to 25 m and less, as well as multi-pitch adventures of over 6 pitches.

All our DWS and rope tours are run on a private custom bases.

prices are per person per day in UDS

1:1 $500

2:1 $600

3-5 $650

Maximum 3:1 Multi-pitch Guiding

Lighthouse Area

admin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:44:29 +0000

The Lighthouse area is a hidden cave just north of the prominent lighthouse of the town of Porto Colom. The approach to the lighthouse wall is either via boat or a very pleasant 20-minuet adventure along the rocky coast from the north. Once you have arrived you observe an excellent cave witch most routes top out at around 65-70 feet!! Lucky for most mortals there are a number of routes which stop at about 35, feet where you need to then jump off. There are not many moderates here, but with a few classic 5.10 + routes to get your arms warmed up for the serious cave and roof climbing. The sea exit here is pretty easy, but one needs to be aware of big seas, which could make the exits difficult.

Cova Del Diablo

admin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:29:07 +0000

Amos Whiting Rock Guiding on Diablo Wall Mallorca, Spain

Cova Del Diablo is the crown jewel of Mallorca DWS. Many DWS climbers around the world will always compare walls they find to the mighty Diablo. The Diablo wall is located just north of the town of Porto Cristo. After a short walk from the car you come to the top of the amazing piece of overhanging limestone over the sea. One can approach the routes either from a moderate traverse 5.9/5+ from the boulder beach to the north or from a rappel or down climb. The routes here are tall at around 60 feet with a great range of climbs from 5.9 to 5.13 up beautiful orange rock. For many climbing DWS in Mallorca Cova del Diablo is often a highlight of the psibocloc trip.

Cala Marcal

admin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:59:11 +0000

Cala Marcal is the next small cove south of Porto Colom. We park right on the cliff so there is very little approach. Cala Marcal is similar to Cala Sanu where as it offers both a great warm up traverse within a bay as well as a good selection of 5.10/ 6 routes over the open ocean. The routes range from 20 ft to 50 ft with the top outs on the higher cliffs being easier climbing. This is a great venue to get used to being higher up over the sea.

Cala Barques

admin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:24:10 +0000

Cala Barques is an excellent area in between Porto Colom and Porto Cristo. After a 15-minuet walk you arrive at a beautiful beach with some slack lines and a small camping seen. There are 4 different Caves there, with three of them being in side of coves so when the sea gets bigger there is shelter. These are amazing caves with routes from 5.9 -5.13+ many classic routes, which top out at only 35 ft. This is one of my favorite walls because of the easy water exits, crystal clear water and walls that are not too high.

Cala Sanu

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:07:54 +0000

Cala Sanu is another small beach just north of the town of Cala de Or. It is a great little cove beach with many different options for DWS and bouldering. The south shore has a great 20 ft wall with long traverse and some good top outs from 5.7 to 5.11. The Virgin Wall is the open sea area of Cala Sanu, with routes from 5.8 to 5.12 on a 30-foot wall. There is also an advance wall with quality routes from 5.10 to 5.13 at close to 60 ft high. One of the premier psicobloc wall in Europe!

Cala Santinyi

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:16:35 +0000

Cala Santinyi is the perfect place to get your first taste of deep water soloing in Europe. It is a small cove with a beach and walls on either side, as well some tourist hotels and beach homes.

The southern part of the bay has some of the classic small Majorcan boathouses. The climbing here consists of low traverse as well as a perfect intro to DWS walls. The water exits here are all easy with ladders or beach swim outs.

Tour Costs

admin — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:59:30 +0000

Adult tour cost The following costs include, transportation to crags from Porto Colom each day, group gear: ropes, first aid kits and water safety equipment as well as all guiding services.

Not included: Transportation to Mallorca and to your lodging, lodging, gratuities, food, personal climbing gear. All of these are available on request.

June 2013
Spaces available, no minimum days required.

July-September 5 day minimum booking.

Private guiding available

June- September minimum 5 days for

prices are per person per day in UDS

1:1 $500

2:1 $600

3-5:1 $650