‘We are ready and waiting, as every September we reopen our doors after the summer break. Your club is waiting for you!’
The Ama Dablam Alpine Club, founded in 1983, offers a calendar of activities every year for its members and other athletes interested in participating. The club boasts the largest artificial rock wall in Europe constructed in April 2004 and featuring a 1,500m3 climbing surface.
The wall is 17 metres high, which allows climbs of up to 25 metres of length with a number of holds that reach a chilling total of 3,500 units, is a serious bulk of artificial rock. The climbable surface is a mesmerizing 875m2. Combined with the face, which incorporates a canyon, the total surface exceeds a stunning 2,000m2. The wall designed and earmarked for climbing is divided into three sections. Two of them, with an overhang each of 9,7 and five metres respectively, are superb for competitions. The third section is suitable for beginners and for running climbing courses. All this is made in 3D Real Rock.
Not surprising then that club President, Víctor Gutiérrez, has stated that it is the club’s intention for the rock-climbing stadium to host international competitions in the not too distant future. The club is currently focused on negotiating with the town hall who originally started the San Pedro climbing wall, which is one of the best in Spain. “We want to take over management and access to open to the public as soon as possible. Our aim is to become a reference for climbers and for those who want to learn how to do it, ” assures Víctor.
Meanwhile, the Ama Dablam Alpine Club is immersed in preparations for the oldest mountain race competition in Andalucía: the Orientation Rally to be held on November 24 and 25. And in December they will exhibit a series of photographs in the San Pedro cultural centre to commemorate 35 years of club history.
We can’t wait for this excellent facility to re-open for business!
Directions: from the N-340 coast road at the entrance of San Pedro Alcántara take the road to Ronda, after two kilometres you’ll see it on the left-hand side. It’s hard to miss