A challenging backcountry adventure and ascent of Baja's
elusive highest peak. We combine the peak ascent with a stay
at a beautiful Mexican winery. A unique mountain climbing
adventure that combines a tasting tour of Mexico's finest
wineries with a three-day mountain climb of "the devil
mountain" in one of Mexico's national parks.
We begin with a stay at The Adobe Guadalupe in the beautiful
Valle de Guadalupe, just inland from the port city of Ensenada
(only two hours south of San Diego). The Adobe Guadalupe is
a working winery and inn that produces some of the best wines
in Mexico. Experience gourmet food and a private tasting and
tour of The Adobe.
Then it's time for adventure of a very different kind where
we trade the soft linens of the Adobe for a mummy bag. We
travel by van to the Parque Nacional San Pedro Martir where
we embark on a strenous three day backcountry journey to the
top of Baja California. Four nights are spent in the remote
high wilds of Baja among the pines and boulders. We descend
into the spectacular Canon del Diablo amond a lush creek to
establish our base camp.
We then attempt the summit of Picacho del Diablo via a scrambling
route where the use of a rope may be necessary. At the end
of our journey we find ourselves back at the Adobe lounging
around the pool and hot tub sipping fine wine. (An extra night
at the Adobe at the end of the trip is a highly reccommended
option) A first-class backcountry climbing adventure!
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Check out the Adobe Guadalupe at: www.adobeguadalupe.com
Level: Participants must be
in very good to excellent physical shape. No previous climbing
experience is required, but previous backpacking experience
is required. There are three full days of strenuous backpacking
& easy climbing
Dates 2008: April 10-14
(Custom dates for climbing Picacho Del Diablo are available)
Cost: $1195
(Optional extra night at the Adobe on the end of day five
are an additional $150/night per room, plus $60 for full dinner)
Included:
- One nights accommodations at the Adobe Guadalupe Winery
& Inn, including a winery dinner with wine.
- Professional mountain guides.
- Breakfast and dinner.
- Private ground transportation within Mexico.
- All technical climbing equipment except footwear.
- All group camping equipment such as tents and cooking
gear.
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