Women's Rock Climbing Retreat IN SPAIN!
December 7-14, 2024
With Allison aka She Dreams of Alpine
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Join Me and 9 Other Badass Women This December on an International Rock Climbing Adventure in SPAIN!
We will spend a week together climbing and adventuring in the Costa Blanca region of Spain! Blue seas and white beaches set against panoramic mountains, will be the background of our week together.
Click Here to Grab Your Spot!Let's Travel to Spain & Climb Together 😍
Come spend a week with me, 2 expert climbing guides, and 9 other badass women in the stunning setting of the Costa Blanca region of Spain!
We've designed this retreat for climbers of varied skill levels (from beginners to advanced) to go on an international climbing adventure with a badass group of women where we will explore Costa Blanca, one of Spain's premier climbing areas. With its mix of single and multi-pitch sport climbs, traditional routes, sea cliffs, and mountain crags, and ideal year-round Mediterranean climate, Costa Blanca offers breathtaking scenery and top-quality limestone climbing. AND You're going to absolutely LOVE it here!
Here's a pic of me climbing there back in 2021 ⬇️
Throughout the weekend, you'll receive support & instruction from our expert guides who are the best in the business and who will make sure that your guiding experience is not only first class, but that your choice of climbing areas are perfect for the climbing grade you are currently at.
If you love rock climbing and are interested in taking your skills to a DREAMY international location 😍 with a group of women who will be cheering you along the entire way, you will NOT want to miss this retreat!
Let's Take a Look at the Retreat Details!
🧗♀️ Rock Climbing
Rock climbing in the Costa Blanca region of Spain is a dream! The Costa Blanca has enough quality limestone rock for a lifetime of climbing. The area offers a wealth of climbing for all grades and styles: sea cliffs, mountain ridges, single pitch crags and canyon walks.
During our week together you will get 5 days of guided climbing with our certified guides. We will take you to the best climbing spots that Costa Blanca has to offer.
AND our guides are total rock stars! The guides I am partnering with for this retreat have been long-time coaches of mine from when I first started climbing. They are absolutely incredible instructors. You will learn so much from them!
We will have a small group and our guides will make sure you get the level of climbing experience that you want during our weekend! And don't worry, we'll make sure to tailor our instruction to your specific needs.
NOTE: The climbing area in Costa Blanca is suitable for beginner climbers BUT we recommend that you are able to comfortably toprope climb (in a gym) at the 5.9 level in order to be able to give everyone the right climbing experience at this retreat.
If you are EAGER to join me in Spain but don’t yet climb 5.9, reach out to us. If you were committed to climbing at your local climbing gym regularly before our event, I’m confident that most beginner climbers could get to this grade level before the retreat.
🥾 Rest Days in Costa Blanca
We have integrated some rest days into our schedule as well to help you recover and to get some downtime during our retreat.
There are SO many things we can do during those days off. We may choose as a group to go on some easy hikes in the Costa Blanca region, explore the town and local beaches a bit more, or even just hang out at our beautiful Spanish Villa and relax by the pool.
⛰️ Skill Building
In addition to all the climbing you'll be doing throughout the week on our retreat, we want this to be an experience where you can take some of your outdoor skill sets to another level with hands-on instruction.
If you want to, your guide will work with you on various climbing skill developments, including training for lead climbing and coaching on personal climbing techniques and styles during the retreat week.
Of course, If you prefer to climb on toprope and kick back and enjoy climbing in a beautiful new international destination, then that is absolutely fine too!
All in all, we will do our best to provide the perfect environment for you to increase your climbing confidence and improve your technique, to help take your climbing to a new level in a fun environment.
⛺️ Our Private Group Spanish Villa
The retreat will include 7 nights of accommodation in a beautiful private Spanish Villa with a swimming pool located in Lliber in the Jalon Valley. Rooms are shared between 2-3 people, but everybody will have their own private bed.
Our group villa has incredible views over the valley's vineyards, almond and olive groves, set against the Col de Rates in the background.
The villa is completely private for our group only and has many outside areas to enjoy and relax in. The villa has a very large lounge with dining area and fire place and a fully equipped farmhouse style kitchen. The kitchen has a stove, oven, microwave, toaster, coffee makers, and there is a gas BBQ outside.
The villa is located in a secluded and quiet area in the beautiful green hills behind Lliber, yet within walking distance of amenities. The nearest restaurant is about a mile away. There are bars and restaurants on main square of the picturesque village of Lliber about 1.5 miles away, and we are located about is 2.5 miles from Jalon with a big choice of bars, restaurants and a supermarket. There are bikes at the villa for you to use. There is Wifi at the villa.
Again, This Retreat Takes Place December 7-14, 2024
Come Climbing with Us 😍
Spain is such an incredible climbing destination. We would LOVE to share the magic of this place with you!
Allison Boyle
CEO/Founder of She Dreams of Alpine
Most of you primarily know me for backpacking and hiking education, but a second great love of mine is rock climbing, and to this day it has been a big part of my life.
I've been climbing just about as long as I've been backpacking (over 11 years now), and climbing has taken me all over the world. I've climbed in New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand, the British Virgin Islands, Spain, Canada, Puerto Rico, and ALL over the US.
The first time I visited the Costa Blanca region in Spain to climb was back in 2021, and I KNEW I had to come back here.
It's such a special place. You're going to LOVE it.
I can't wait to share this beautiful destination and climbing with you in Spain. Maybe you'll fall in love with this area just like I did. 😍
Desiree & Trevor
Our World-Class Climbing Guides
During our retreat, you will receive personalized guiding and climbing coaching from amazing guides with tons of local expertise - Trevor and Desiree are expert guides and climbing instructors (some of the best I’ve ever worked with).
In fact, I first climbed with Trevor and Desiree for 2 weeks in Thailand back in 2014, and that trip was nothing short of life-changing for me.
They have been climbing in the Costa Blanca region for many years now. They have invested in route maintenance in the Costa Blanca and also developed many new routes in the area.
Desiree and Trevor are absolutely incredible climbing instructors and have made guiding and climbing coaching their entire life.
I always improve so much every time I work with them. You will learn so much from them!
What Is and Isn't Included in Our Spain Climbing Retreat
😃 What's Included:
- 7 nights accommodation in a beautiful private Spanish villa in the mountains just for our climbing group (Rooms are shared between 2-3 people, but everybody will have their own private bed).
- 5 days of guided climbing with our certified guides. We have integrated some rest days into our schedule as well to help you recover and to get some down time.
- Low instructor-client ratio for personalized guiding and climbing coaching from amazing guides with tons of local expertise.
- Airport Transfers to and from our Accommodations upon arrival and departure (Conditions Apply, see FAQ section below).
- Transportation during the event to-and-from climbing areas and core group activities
- A professional photographer to capture all the amazing moments throughout our event!
- Group climbing gear needed for guiding (ropes, quickdraws, belay devices, anchors, etc.)
- Pre-trip support calls. I will be hosting a few virtual Zoom calls before our retreat so that you can get to know the women at the retreat a little beforehand and learn how to best prepare for our week together!
🙅♀️ What's NOT Included:
- Airfare to Costa Blanca (Spain) - We recommend flying into Alicante airport (see FAQ for more details)
- Food during the retreat (there is a kitchen in our villa, we will have opportunities to go get groceries for the week, and there will be opportunities to go out to eat during the retreat as well)
- Personal climbing equipment - if needed (helmet, harness, climbing shoes) - these are available to rent though (see FAQ for details)
- Travel Insurance Protection - Please ensure you have up to date travel insurance and the appropriate activity insurance (See FAQ for details)
Example Itinerary of Our Week Climbing Together in Spain
Some of our guides favorite climbing spots to go to in the Costa Blanca are Sierra de Toix, Alcalali, Pena Roja, Font d’Axia, Tarbena, and Polupi.
We will not have a "set" itinerary of locations we will go to (we will base this on the group and weather conditions), however, the first day is usually held at Toix, Calpe. This is an easy route day and a good refresher for all safe climbing techniques.
We will also likely climb at least twice close to the sea during the course of the week and there are numerous climbing areas to choose from to suit all abilities of climbers.
Here is an example itinerary for what you can expect of our week together:
- Saturday (Group Arrival Day): Arrival at Alicante Airport, transfer to the villa in Lliber (conditions apply, see FAQ section), meet and greet, grocery shopping
- Sunday (Climbing Day): Climbing at Sierra de Toix, group dinner in local restaurant
- Monday (Climbing Day): Climbing at Pena Roja
- Tuesday (Climbing Day): Climbing at Alcalali, explore town after climbing
- Wednesday (Rest Day): Suggested rest day activities: exploring the area on foot or by bike, go for a group hike in the area, visit beach towns Denia or Calpe, or hang out and relax by the pool.
- Thursday (Climbing Day): Climbing at Ambolo, sometimes followed by a swim in the sea and dinner on Javea beach
- Friday (Climbing Day): Climbing at Pena Roja
- Saturday (Group Departure Day): (Around 9am) return transfer to Alicante Airport
Of course, this is just an example itinerary. There will likely be slight adjustments based on group, weather, and stoke-level! 💪
✍️ I also plan to put together journaling prompts for our group each morning and evening (something you can write in your own personal journal). This is of course optional, but I find it's a nice way to help you center yourself on your goals, reflect on the progress you're making, and grow during this experience each day.
Even MORE Info About the Climbing Retreat in Spain
💪 Physical Requirements for the Retreat:
- The climbing area in Costa Blanca is suitable for beginner climbers BUT we recommend that you are able to comfortably toprope climb (in a gym) at the 5.9 level in order to be able to give everyone the right climbing experience at this retreat.
- It is totally fine if you only have indoor climbing experience.
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If you are EAGER to join me in Spain but don’t yet climb 5.9, reach out to us. If you were committed to climbing at your local climbing gym regularly before our event, I’m confident that most beginner climbers could get to this grade level before the retreat.
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Must be 18 years of age or older
- Have questions on this? Reach out!
🤓 Learning Opportunities at our Retreat:
- Climb as many routes as you like, toprope or lead
- Becoming a more confident & independent climber
- Clipping practice
- Rope awareness
- Threading anchors
- Belaying
- Real-time coaching on how to climb more efficiently
- Real-time coaching to improve your climbing technique
- Tailored to your abilities and climbing goals!
SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Lliber, Jalon Valley (The Costa Blanca Region) of Spain
December 7-14, 2024
Hurry! There are only 9 spots available ONE Spot LEFT for this retreat!
Want to go but need a payment plan? We are offering a 4-month payment plan (4 payments of $500). The payment plan is available upon request by emailing our support team.
Further trip details and instructions will be emailed to you upon enrollment.
Questions? Email us at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @shedreamsofalpine
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still attend if I've never climbed before? What are the physical requirements?
Is this retreat just for women?
What is the average age of the women who attend?
Will I be able to lead climb?
Which airport would you recommend flying into?
Tell me more about the Airport Pick Up and Drop Off you offer.
What is the weather and climate like in Costa Blanca?
What kind of pre-trip support will we be receiving before the retreat?
Can you remind me what's included and not included in the retreat?
What equipment is included in the cost and what gear rentals are available?
Will I need a passport?
What is your cancellation policy for this retreat?
Talk to me about Travel Insurance.
Is there a payment plan option?
I have more questions. Who can I talk to?
Have more questions about the Spain Trip? Check out our Spain Retreat Info Session below! And please don't hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected] with any of your questions as well! Here to support you ❤️.
