Knowing that a big storm was on its way, we decided to head to Chironico before the weather completely fell apart. Chironico is perhaps even more impressive than Cresciano, with even more boulders and a similarly beautiful setting. I climbed a number of great problems, including the amazing 'Border Line' (7a), which finishes with a large dyno high off the deck. Erika also climbed quite well despite not feeling 100%.
As amazing as the climbing was, the highlight of the day was the large herds of goats that wander amongst the boulders eating the bountiful supply of chestnuts that litter the forest floor. The sound of the bells strung around their necks (so that their owners can easily find them) is the soundtrack of climbing in Chironico. Erika became quite friendly with a number of the goats, feeding them loads of chestnuts out of her hand. This easy meal convinced the goats to follow us for the rest of day, trudging along behind us to every new set of boulders we visited and staring longingly at Erika waiting for more treats.
Erika examining and then sending an unnamed 5+
'Gschirrlade' (6b)
The famous goats of Chironico
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