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Rock Climbing Trips and Classes in San Diego and Joshua Tree National Park Fabi has been rock-climbing for over 20 years.

Throughout this time he has extensively traveled the world seeking to discover one beautiful destination after the other. Rock climbing has evolved into a true lifestyle of traveling, exploring, meeting new friends and appreciating nature to the fullest. Chillino Rock Climbing takes these components and creates short or long trips that will open up a new perspective to everyone. In the rocks you are free, you can look down and observe, you can think, you can forget and let go

06/19/2024

Camping way up on El Capitan with &

Early birds and wake up call 4am... with the goal of leading the first pitch by 7am. Its like going to work for 16+hrs shifts.

After 7 nights and 8 days of this we were finally ready to leave the vertical (and often overhanging) world

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06/17/2024

Staying activated with .ar. on a perfect day out in the mountains.

06/13/2024

The EDGE

On Tuesday Team Chillino brought 130 students to the edge of the cliff.

Everyone had 5 min to commit to the lean or not. No coaching or mental support and verbal help... an exercise in silence!

DO IT OR DON'T your choice!

.ar .luis ._kick

06/06/2024

Making sure our kids stay . Big shout out to who made this event possible.

Empowering one kid at time 💫

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05/13/2024

The mountains are calling, so Chillino must go...

Great day at our 'Sessions,' in Idyllwild. From first time outdoor Climbers, long time veterans, and everything in between! Chillino Sessions focuses on fun, safety, and mountain sense while traversing through the most challenging part of anyone's climbing career: The middle. That awkward time where you like to climb, but unsure of the skills required. At 'Sessions' we expose you to the elements and best practices to keep you safe, helping you figure out where you want to go with climbing!

LEARN. MASTER. CLIMB.

05/02/2024

We did it again 💪🏼💪💪🏾 Thanks to everyone who came out on Tuesday to support the global effort of the "Climb The Wall" fundraiser.

Together we climbed (again) hundreds of meters in an effort to show that we demand a cease fire and stop genocide in Palestine.

The campaign goal of raising $50,000 is long overshot which shows that there are many people who care and want peace. Please consider donating and show that you care by bringing awareness to the situation and talking to your free and family.

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04/16/2024

Always the highest stoke levels with BlindstokersClub at yesterday's outdoor Session at Mission Trails.

Everyone had a blast and took the challenge to not only climb but also hike up the streep approach trail at Mission Trails.

Thanks to and .luis for supporting our visually impaired and sighted climbers through everything by setting up climbs and guiding everyone on trail.

03/26/2024

One for the books again! Team Program in Joshua Tree 🏜️ this was our second time kicking off their annual Joshua Tree backpacking program.

Archie Williams Highschool students have the opportunity to spend the ve nights under the night sky of Joshua Tree.

And there is pretty much no better way to get a feel for the place (Joshua Tree) by touching it's natural environment in a challenging way. Thanks to our highly skilled Chillino guides everything went as smooth as can be. We had 3 climb sites up to distribute our 30 climbers and lower the impacto each site.

Everyone also had the chance to do a rappel. The chillinoactivation levels were extremely high and everyone had a blast. Way to go Archie Williams 💫

.ar

03/25/2024

Amazing two days of practicing top rope anchoring skills in Joshua Tree. Our SESSIONS members Jack and Matt learned how to use static ropes to set up any top rope on pretty much any rock in the park.

Joshua Tree is known for it's own anchoring style because in many situations you do not have bolts available for anchors. Hence we have to use traditional/removable gear to create anchor points. And these are often far away from the edge requiring us to use long rope material such as static line.

Our motto was 'more is less' and so for two days we were slinging boulders, tying bowlines and equalizing anchor legs. After having them join us for many SESSIONS the skill level was high. Both students managed to set up multiple 'Joshua Tree' style top rope anchors. Congratulations 🎉

03/22/2024

Great day out family climbing. Spring weather in San Diego had some rain for is. Luckily it just came down for a bit

That didn't kill the vibe 💫 everyone had a great time and crushed it first time on rock.

03/15/2024

Team in Joshua Tree 🏜️ yesterday we had the amazing opportunity to hang out with the entire team of this amazing company.

Half of the team signed up for our climbing adventure. Team Chillino with & were expecting high levels of climbing stoke so we showed up early to the climb site and hung seven top ropes for our nine climbers.

In a short session of three hours ropes kept moving and everyone had a blast to experience what rock climbing in Joshua Tree is like. We had a lot of firsts from first time outdoor rock climbing to first time climbing Joshua Tree. Some climbers even completed all 7 climbs from 5.4 to 5.11... super psyched and super .

We ended our day with pizza and a great presentation from a national parks ranger about the park

03/03/2024

Sending Temps in Joshua Tree 🏜️ wind blown and .

Let's Go 💫

02/15/2024

Day 9 sums up a trip of a lifetime! We stayed in camp at Indian Cove and enjoyed a fun cragging day on Dos Equis wall.

Fatigue certainly crawled in on our last day but chillinoactivation was still at high levels and everyone managed to climb multiple routes on the long and steep climbs of the wall.

All in all we had a very relaxing day with clear blue skies and perfect sunny T-shirt weather. One could say a perfect end to a perfect trip.

We finished our day with a thorough debrief and everybody had the chance to reflect on what on what this trip means to them personally. The appreciation for each other in this group is remarkable!

We all left feeling like rockstars (literally) as Chillino guide team was asked to sign our students' crack climbing gloves 🤙🏼

Hands down! One of our best programs with the best students we could ask for. Go Oysters! See you next year in Joshua Tree 🏜️🧗🏼‍♀️

02/14/2024

Day 8 and we cannot be prouder of our students from . Today we put all the newly learned skills together in one drill.

💫💫 The lead climber-follower process 💫💫

Each student demonstrated everything we learned in the last 7 days including:

- picking a lead climb ✅
- racking up for lead ✅
- flaking the rope ✅
- leading on traditional gear ✅
- building top managed anchors with trad gear ✅
- belaying the follower to the summit (GriGri or ATC guide) ✅
- creating a backpack rope coil ✅
- sorting gear while cleaning and following ✅
- descending via backed up rappel (auto-block) ✅
- descending via walk-off ✅

There were a lot of moving parts and everyone was motivated to show their best way of going through the entire process. Team Chillino coached where needed and every student was able to crush the drill with almost no help!

We are so grateful for being able to teach the safest and most sustainable safety techniques that will stick with everyone for a lifetime. Cheers to a lifelong adventure on the rocks. Go oysters 💫

02/13/2024

Day 7. Today was a highlight as we had a chance to meet Kevin Powell to learn about Joshua Tree's climbing history.

His presentation was an excellent mix of storytelling and showcasing what climbing was like in the early 70's. In fashionable style even showed up in the clothes that he was wearing back then. We had a chance to look at the old equipment that Kevin used on his early climbs and he demonstrated what 'ground-up' ascending and placing bolts (hand drilling) on lead was like.

Besides being recognized as a first ascensiost, Kevin is also known for being an initiator for bolt replacements in the park. Him and his friends are responsible for the replacement of thousands of bolts making climbing significantly safer.

We ended our day with some great cragging around hidden valley campground and had the opportunity to relax and enjoy the park with beautiful sunshine.

Tomorrow we are excited to see the students putting all the skills learned together in one drill. Big day! Let's go oysters 💫

.ar

02/12/2024

Day 6 and everybody showed up with great motivation to learn and practice our last two skills on the curriculum

Lead climbing/belaying ✅
Top Managed belays with (GriGri & ATC) ✅

To this point students learned about every step to successfully complete the lead-follower process including descending via rappelling.

It is incredible to see how quickly everyone learns and how motivated the entire group is. Finger tips starting to get sore but our psyche is still growing and activation levels are reaching cosmic levels.

Everyone is stoked for our second cragging day tomorrow - sampling nothing but Joshua Tree's finest.

02/09/2024

Snowy start on day three. Beautiful sunrise and snow covered desert floors. Today we brought our newly learned anchoring skills to the vertical and even covered top rope extensions.
Joshua Tree delivers and everyone continues to have elevated stoke levels. Chillinoactivation is showing vividly and is expected to peak soon.

It was an all season in one day kind of day again and with truly magic moments. Fom snow and freezing winds to sunny t-shirt conditions and tranquil moments... we had it all.

Go Oysters 🏜️

02/08/2024

Day two and everyone is excited to go through the drills and lessons. Today we put our new skills to the vertical!

cleaning the anchor via rappelling ✅
cleaning the anchor via being lowered ✅

students performed both ways of descending - one time on the rock and numerous times on the ground/anchor board.

Great job everyone. The stoke levels are high and everyone is chillinoactivated ✅

.ar

02/07/2024

Amazing first day at our advanced rock climbing program with students from . We had an all seasons in one day kind of day! And as per usual the stoke was high. Let's go oysters 💫 Spring Interim 24'

ar

02/05/2024

Mount Woodson Sessions

Our Mount Woodson Crack Climbing session was a success! Focusing on technique, we climbed cracks of all shapes and sizes. We also covered many skills such as anchor building, top-managed belays, and rope management. The weather was perfect and the stoke was high!

LEARN. MASTER. CLIMB.

01/03/2024

Mastering skills

We had the pleasure of teaching two groups yesterday on different skills crucial for being a safe climber. Karthika learned how to clean anchors and rappel with , while .ar worked with brothers Mikk and Mattias on more advanced skills like anchor building and top managed belays! The weather was perfect and the stoke was high, another great day of mastering our skills!

LEARN. MASTER. CLIMB.

12/18/2023

sending pitch by pitch on some classic SoCal granite.

Pic #1 Keith on the iconic wide section of pitch #2 on Open Book - the benchmark 5.9 as it was dealt the hardest free climb back when first free ascented 1952 by Royal Robbins & Do n Wilson

Pic #2 Keith hanging/posing off 'Traitor Horn' - another classic line and exposed feature that is a must do climb in the 5.8 range

Pic #3 Fabi leading out the roof on pitch 3 on 'Open Book' - the last pitch of three total

Pic #4 Fabi traversing out to reach 'Traitor Horn'... another exposed and slabby section leads to the amazing signature feature as seen in pic #2

Pic #5 On a quest to tick off more pitches - on a roll amd clearly

Pic #6 Fabi soaking in Traitor Horn glory... There are many ways you can negotiate/climb the horn. A classic way is riding it.

Pic #7 Keith just finishing the second pitch of 'Coffin Nail' - a classic 5.8 line with amazing crack climbing and lie backing through the crux.

Pic #8 Fabi leading the last pitch of 'Left Ski Track' a fantastic moderate climb with exceptional exposure and steep climbing for 5.6

Pic #9 on the 'South Rappels' an elegant and quick way to descent from most of the routes on the East| South and Southwest face - especially with two 60m ropes.

Pic #10 team Keith and Fabi
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12/16/2023

El Cajon Mountain Classics

If you haven't wandered to hills east of San Diego, then you're surely missing out on the real hidden gems of this county. Boasting continuous pitches of excellent climbing and breathtaking views, "The Wedge" has it all! From stellar face climbs, sport, trad and everything in between, this area is worth the long approach!

Picture 1: .ar topping out on top of Triton Tower (11a)

Picture 2: .ar after his onsight through the tricky, but classic roof pitch.

Picture 3: Climbers on the always exciting mega classic Leonids (5.9)

Picture 4: .ar taking a lap on the often overlooked but excellent corner of Spitfire (5.10c)

12/12/2023

Guide Highlight

Martín Abasto has an extensive track record of guiding in his home country of Argentina spending many years in the ‘field’ to perfect his craft of moving over ice and snow at his favorite place in El Chaltén, Martín is slightly overqualified for our Southern California rock terrain. Lately, he has transitioned his residency to Southern California and currently enjoys a different pace of life. Martín’s smile and excitement level is contagious, making any interaction a positive experience. A steward of the land, lover of nature, and friend of many, Martín is the epitome of Chillino and we are lucky to have him on our team!

LEARN. MASTER. CLIMB.

12/09/2023

Do you take care of your hands?

The biggest misconception while using chalk is that you need to dry out your skin and build up callus. While it makes sense to dry your hands out, built up callus actually adds an increased chance of creating flappers or gobies. There are plenty of articles and proper skin care techniques that lead to the emphasis on quickly washing your hands, avoiding hot water, and using moisturizer. There are also plenty of moisturizers/salves on the market that work great! We like climbing salve for our skin repair!

LEARN. MASTER. CLIMB.

11/27/2023

From sea to summit

Climbing takes us places we never imagined we would be able to reach! Without proper knowledge and experience reaching these heights can be daunting, but we offer years of experience to beautiful areas like San Diego, Joshua Tree, and Idyllwild. Our variety of climbing areas in Southern California and consistent weather makes for the perfect place to learn new skills and achieve new heights!

LEARN. MASTER. CLIMB.

11/22/2023

Gym to Crag

Join us for our monthly Gym to Crag to master your skills and become a better climber. Choose between our Sport or Trad courses focusing on leading, anchor building, and more!

View Schedule and book online today!

LEARN. MASTER. CLIMB.

11/18/2023

Intro Class Every Saturday

Join us at Mission Trails Regional Park to learn the basics of Outdoor Rock Climbing! From the first time climbers, to the seasoned gym rats we promise you'll learn something new and have fun doing so. Book online today!

LEARN. MASTER. CLIMB.

10/24/2023

Seasons Change

As the weather starts to cool down and the leaves are changing color, it's a sign that fall is here! Making it a great time to visit our local crags in Southern California without suffering through the heat of the summer. This is a perfect time to brush off your climbing gear and build your skills. Master the basics of rock climbing at Mission Gorge, climb multi-pitch with us at El Cajon Mountain, or learn anchor building and lead climbing at Joshua Tree!

Book your session today!

LEARN. MASTER. CLIMB.

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🌱 FARM TO CLIMB 🧗🏽‍♂️ Nothing better than winding down after a long day on the rocks! Team Chillino and homemade Pizza with freshly picked vegetables from our garden at the headquarters and urban farm in Ocean Beach. #chillinorockclimbing #urbanfarm #staychillino #chillinoguides #chillinoactivated #rockclimbing #fromscratch #chillinolife #youarewhatyoueat #sandiego #neverstopexploring #gardening

Extending a Rappel From cleaning sport anchors to descending summits, rappelling is a necessary skill to master. Learn with us and follow our new Tech Talk series where we cover various skills to master that will keep you Chillino! 💚 Learn. Master. Climb. - - - #rappel #rappelling #staychillino #extendingarappel #chillinorockclimbing #chillinoguides #rockclimbing #climbing #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #joshuatree #guide #guiding #leadclimbing #tradclimbing #tradisrad #instructor #optoutside #neverstopexploring #mountains #Sandiegoclimbing #sandiego #chillinoactivation

Saxony Climber Erik from OutdoorFex Guides is showing how to handle these UFO's Classic Saxony Style OW finish. Better got some UFO's on you 🙏💫🙌 #chillinorockclimbing #rockclimbing #saxony #sandstone #tradclimbing #ufo #gear #offwidth #crackclimbing #tradition #innovation #controversy #politics #lobby #tradisrad #preservation #berndarnold #barefoot #badass #legend #ratherclimb #runout #dontfallpolitics #leader

Fabi showing how to build a simple 'pre-equalized ' anchor with 2 bolts. . . . #chillinorockclimbing #chillinotechtalk #chillinoguides #sandiego #sandiegorockclimbing #masteryourskills #climbing_photos_of_instagram #techtip #amga #visitsandiego . . . @william_helmer @thecosmicclimber @gregasaurus_flex @donaldsonclimbing @senseisplitter

Draw extra gear, don’t have no fear. Mental endurance over your physical, the summit is near. #mindovermatter #gethooked #adventure #summit

Thanks for coming out with Chillino Rock Climbing Chuck & Family! It was a pleasure exploring nature with you all up Rattlesnake Cañon, though the Chasm and dominating those rocks! 💪🏼 Looking forward to another adventure soon!

What a delight to spend two days adventuring with Tim Handorf and his vibrant family. We spent a full day of hiking through one of our all time favorite, Joshua Tree hikes, “Rattle Snake Canon” coupled with a full day of rock climbing in Indian Cove at “morbid mound”. This family wowed us with their strong bond and encouragement of each other every step of the way. Till we meet again my friends.Stay inspired.

Another amazing climbing & yoga retreat in the beautiful Joshua Tree! Already looking forward to next year! Let us know if your in! Rock on!

Chillino Rock Climbing Thanks YOU for a rock’n 2017! Ready to climb into 2018 with you! Happy New Year!

What a fun,inspiring group of climbers we had the great privilege guiding in Big Bear this weekend! Stay tuned for our upcoming fall retreats! See you on the rocks!

Setting teaser for this amazing event at Kraftraum today in Bocholt Germany. New routs set by Fabian and Oliver ready to climb, live music from Briahnna and Justin Froese, Tres Ottos and Oliver's band. Join us for some great fun! Shout out to Grotto climbing gym in San Diego! http://www.kraftraum-bocholt.de/

"Leonids" 5.9 - El Cajon Mountain

We believe that this is one of the better 5.9 climbs in San Diego! "Leonids" on El Cajon Mountain. What do you guys think?

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Fabi Chillino climbing "Coarse and Buggy, 5.11a", Joshua Tree ...

Check out this full length video of one of the sweetest corner climbs that Joshua Tree has to offer. Thanks to Shepherdimages for capturing the beauty. A windy day certainly helped to make this feel even more epic.

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Rappelling in Joshua Tree with #chillinorockclimbing come on an adventure with us!! #rockclimbing #rockclimbingsandiego #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #climbingclasses #climbing #klettern #klättring #klimmen #grimper #grateful #adventure #explore #neverstopexploring #passion #grottolife #grottoclimbingandyoga @grottoclimbing @prana @blackdiamond @sterlingrope

Chillino Rock Climbing Trailer

Check out one of our trips to Joshua Tree Nationalpark.

Crack Climbing Demo

"Jam it"....."hand in the crack and thumb inward"....... "twist your fingers and stand up on your toes (that are jammed into the crack)" These are common terms for coaching someone on their first crack climbing adventure. IT IS DIFFERENT because... in crack climbing you are required to utilize rock features that are not there - pretty much you are trying to fill empty air space of the crack with your body parts... you create friction and move up. Wow! That sounds uncomfortable! and Yes! it sometimes is! To overcome initial pain I absolutely recommend to protect your hands with tape or crack climbing rubber gloves. This will enhance your experience on your way becoming a crack master :) Once you get the hang of the technique you will absolutely enjoy the art of crack climbing. "Bomber hand-jams and secure finger-locks" now start to make sense and soon you will discover your opportunities in ocean's of crack lines that exist under the California sun. The video showcases a very beginner friendly short crack boulder at Mt. Woodson... a few moves of parallel and slowly widening hand crack to fist crack. ENJOY!