For the past 10 years, the Petzl RocTrips have been bringing together pro and amateur climbers in amazing locations. Far from the competitive side of the sport, this event allows everyone to enjoy climbing routes developed especially for the occasion. For the 2011 edition, a completely new site has been developed in the heart of China.
Nestled in the peaks of the Guizhou province, the immense natural arch and featured walls of Chuanschang were awaiting a visit. On two occasions, a solid team of international route setters visited the area and put up some incredibly beautiful routes.
October 2010: Dani Andrada, a legendary climber on Team Petzl, was among the first route setters to visit the area. Dani left the following message to Serge Castéran, who was in the process of packing his bags to go and meet him: "Sergio... Inhumana! La cueva es brutal como 5 time Santa Linya, te dejare vias de 5 estrellas ay montones" --> "Sergio, it's unreal! The cave is brutal, it's like five times the size of Santa Linya with an amazing number of 5-star routes to climb!"
250 climbing pitches
At the Petzl RocTrip China 2011, participants will be offered no fewer than 250 climbing pitches spread across 15 sectors in the valley. On the menu: a cocktail of extreme routes (up to 9a for the best climbers) accompanied by loads of moderate routes for everyone all served up on delicious limestone walls. The Chuanschang arch comes into its own in the autumn when the rays of the rising sun shine across the river.
Getu valley
Getu Valley and its inhabitants are already preparing their welcome for the climbers from around the world and this time of friendship surrounding their passion for climbing. Of course, the Petzl team will be present and will be joined by the elite of the Asian climbing community. The trip is a total change of scenery that will take you halfway around the world and through the arch at the end of the road. It will also be a unique opportunity to meet the Miao villagers, proud farmers who have been cultivating their rice fields for millennia.
Partners for the 2011 RocTrip include: La Sportiva, Ozark, Air Star, CMA, GZMA, and Guizhou Province
Stay tuned for more information!!!
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nice work. i've heard
Wed, 04/05/2011 - 10:37 — jonny (not verified)ps- chuanshang,, not chuanschang
Good Luck
Thu, 05/05/2011 - 19:37 — Safa Hashemian (not verified)Register on Rock Trip
Sat, 07/05/2011 - 11:56 — Yones Shariatmadari (not verified)I'm one of the Iranian rock climber, and i want to be in this rock trip,
what should i do , where can i apply?
thank you
Yones Shariatmadari
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100001828677210
registration for the RocTrip
Mon, 09/05/2011 - 11:41 — community_managerIt will be great to have you there.
The registration for the 2011 Petzl Roctrip will be online mid June, stay tuned for more infos on the website.
Sincerely
Rocktrip
Fri, 13/05/2011 - 17:03 — Marcos (Brazilian fuse) (not verified)Off course we had our share of late night baijiu (local rice wine) drinking, but hey even God had a rest day while creating the world.
There is everything from 5 to 5.15. Climbs for the young and old, weak and strong, cautious and brave.
This trip is going to rock you out!!!!
I can't wait for October!!!
Thank you Petzl for making this happen!!
Registration
Mon, 13/06/2011 - 02:05 — Dennis Diaz (not verified)Location of the Event
Thu, 16/06/2011 - 12:02 — Ozgun Sarisoy (not verified)Could you please share the google maps link of the "Gétû Valley"?
I'm not satisfied from my search results.
Answer Location
Fri, 17/06/2011 - 16:24 — community_managerGoogle map search this :
25°41'10.95"N 106°15'50.18"E
You should be very close to the great arch of Gêtu
sincerely
Many thanks for your concern.
Mon, 20/06/2011 - 14:58 — Ozgun Sarisoy (not verified)INFO AND REGISTRATION
Thu, 23/06/2011 - 17:15 — CRISSIE MALAY (not verified)Answer : Info and registration
Fri, 24/06/2011 - 14:33 — community_managerPlease accept our apologies, we are late on the publication of infos and registration for the Petzl Roc Trip China.
The content is almost ready and will be published soon. Stay tuned for a video, and the opening of the registration platform. Thank you for your support
Sincerely
Any news on Info and Vid for Roctrip 2011?
Tue, 12/07/2011 - 14:45 — Qvbens (not verified)answer
Wed, 13/07/2011 - 17:54 — community_managerGetu He
Sat, 25/06/2011 - 09:40 — Andrew (yangshuo) (not verified)During the past couple months, this festival has been the talk of Yangshuo. Everyone is pumped but waiting patiently to view this immense cave of Getu. Call all of your friends this is the one festival you will not want to miss! Can't wait to get back there in October. Thanks for everything!
Getuhe google map and climbing topos
Fri, 01/07/2011 - 15:42 — Eben (not verified)Just for anyone wanting to see the google map of the location some copies of topos and a hand drawn map of the area. Please visit: Colours of Discovery Blog
I put this info up for anyone looking to get a bit of first hand info on this location. But it definitely not complete!
Eben
Thanks Eben ! looking
Fri, 08/07/2011 - 11:11 — Dennis Diaz (not verified)climbing partner
Sun, 24/07/2011 - 03:06 — Kyle (not verified)Thanks
Kyle
hey, I'll be there without a
Thu, 01/09/2011 - 10:39 — Kat (not verified)hey Kat, sounds good, altho
Fri, 16/09/2011 - 04:04 — Kyle (not verified)cheers
Kyle
Hella excited in California
Sat, 17/09/2011 - 20:22 — Matthew Mcgeever (not verified)Much love, from San Francisco
hotel at anshun ziyun
Sun, 18/09/2011 - 21:26 — angela (not verified)thanks!!!
Answer
Mon, 19/09/2011 - 11:13 — community_managerZiyun is as they say 38 Km away from Getu, that requires taking little taxis every day for 45 minutes to reach the site and same for the return trip later on.
Sincerely
Well... how good you have to
Sat, 24/09/2011 - 16:34 — Ola (not verified)Answer : Well how good to you have to be
Mon, 26/09/2011 - 17:03 — community_managerThe Petzl Roc Trip is not a competition, it's meant to gather people of all level outside on rock. The Challenge is to climb the maximum routes in different sectors, prizes are drawn among all participants. There is a good number of routes in your level that you will surely enjoy. So don't worry no-one will judge you on your climbing level.
Hope to see you there
Shanghai American Climber
Sun, 02/10/2011 - 21:01 — Ben (not verified)Answer
Tue, 04/10/2011 - 17:07 — community_managerThanks for your offer, we have forwarded your proposal to the person in charge of the staff at the RocTrip.
Hope to see you there
climbing fest
Tue, 04/10/2011 - 02:59 — Melissa Nesbitt (not verified)Is there still enough time to register also, coming from Australia can you reccommend the best place to fly into,
Thanks for your time
Mel
answer
Tue, 04/10/2011 - 17:10 — community_managerOur registration staff will do their best to see if you can get the invite very quickly to obtain your visa. Stay tuned for a direct contact from them.
We sincerely hope to see you there.
We are heading to Getu from
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 17:37 — Holly (not verified)Turkish team will land to
Wed, 12/10/2011 - 18:21 — Ozgun Sarisoy (not verified)See you soon...
answer
Wed, 12/10/2011 - 20:41 — community_managerGreat, we will be happy to welcome you there.
Cheers
Hi, can we register once we
Tue, 18/10/2011 - 23:41 — Anonymous (not verified)Thanks,
k
answer
Wed, 19/10/2011 - 15:59 — community_managerIf you have not registered before the closing we cannot garantee that you will have a place to sleep undercover. Be prepared for camping outside.
Sincerely
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