OK, so this isn’t exactly climbing with bulls. Even we’re not that crazy. But you will be combining a kick ass climbing trip with some hot and heavy bull action. This exclusive climbing week takes place in the iconic and beautiful Basque country and legendary bull running town of Pamplona.
Here at Rockbusters we live and breathe the adrenaline rush of climbing but we’re always keen to try new ways of getting our kicks. So it just made perfect sense to check out the thrills of bull running too. And we want you to come and join us. This eight-day sport climbing and bulls adventure is the perfect way to spend your summer holidays. Not only is this a week in one of the best places to climb in Europe but you also get to enjoy the experience of San Fermin in Pamplona, one of the world’s biggest and best parties.
Your guides will belay you wherever you like and make sure you tackle as many climbs as you can during your stay. Enjoy the benefits of one-on-one coaching, video and photo analysis to help improve your performance and technique on the rock.
Depending on weather conditions, these are the top climbing areas that we try and visit during the week: Apellaniz (Alava), Atauri, Etxauri (Pamplona), San Fausto, Convento
During the week, we’ll be targeting:
On-going performance coaching so that you’re always building on your technique
Slab and vertical ground to work on footwork
Work on balance so that you start to climb in a more efficient way (leading F5 or more)
Overhang work to build strength and confidence so you can take on tougher climbing challenges
More challenging climbs of F6 or more for more experienced climbers looking to go to the next level
Redpoint and on-sight attempts so you can tackle new climbs more easily
This adventure is designed mainly for climbers who already have some outdoor climbing experience and want to get deeper into climbing culture. Beginners might be more suited to our novice course. This means that we can really try to push you to achieve more during your stay.
You’ll also learn new safety techniques and how to choose and maintain the right equipment so that you feel secure trying new and challenging climbs. You’ll be shown how to use a guidebook so you can figure out new climbing areas, as well as building on your calls and communication so you can stay in touch with other climbers on new faces. You’ll also learn about cleaning anchors and safe belaying for top rope and leading.
The Bull Run
For those of you that don’t know, each year at the beginning of July in the towns of Pamplona and Irunea bulls are let loose in the streets. This traditional fiesta is to celebrate San Fermin, the patron saint of the Navarra region, with the Running of the Bulls as its centerpiece. It’s a world famous event where runners need to try and avoid the bulls for almost a kilometre. And yes, it’s as crazy and adrenaline-fuelled as it sounds. This is true bucket list stuff so why not come and join us?
