Overview
Grade: E
Total time: 3 hrs
Climbing time: 1 hour
Approach time: 30 mins
Exit time: 2 hrs
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Length: 450m
Total elevation: 110m
Altitude: 835m
Climbing 'Canal de los Olmos,' a route graded E, presents a formidable challenge, embodying a true mountaineering experience rather than just a scramble. This particular 'canal' is often a rugged gully or chimney, demanding technical climbing skills, careful route-finding, and a steady nerve. The 'E' grade signifies sections that are exposed and require confident climbing, often involving moderate to difficult moves on sometimes loose or polished rock. As we ascended, the world narrowed to the immediate rock face – each handhold, each foothold, a critical decision. The views, once we gained altitude, were breathtaking, a reward for the sustained effort and focus. The silence, broken only by the sound of our breathing and the clink of gear, added to the profound sense of wilderness. The descent from 'Canal de los Olmos' proved equally demanding, often requiring careful downclimbing or multiple rappels, testing our fatigue and requiring unwavering concentration until we finally reached the safety of the valley floor, tired but exhilarated by the raw beauty and demanding nature of the climb.
