Overseas Meet – Tenerife 2027 – Save the Date
Meet organiser: Oli Milverton
Drop me a message or email the committee if you have any questions. After the great success of our trip to Tenerife in January 2026 we have decided to go again!
Venue
Overseas meet January 2027 – Tenerife.
Leave the grim UK winter behind and come with us to Tenerife! The venue of all possible sport climbing grades and easy winter cragging. (Trad and bouldering also available). With world-renowned venues like Arico with 300ish routes of all grades in amongst a stunning gorge, Tamadaya with 40+ routes at grade 4-6a, El Rio with some technical and overhanging routes up to 30m there is something for everyone. Rockfax app has many of the Tenerife crags.
When
Thursday 14th January – Sunday 17th January 2027
Suitability
Summary: Open to all, lead belaying experience preferable.
This meet will be suitable for members with experience in outdoor sport or trad climbing. It is mostly single pitch sport crags with a few trad routes if you want to and bouldering. If you are new to climbing there is time to learn everything you need and all members are welcome. Check the SCC website for info on available training.
Accommodation
The club will have a variety of rooms at Tenerife Climbing House hostel which is a hostel, climbers hangout, climbing shop and rental facility all in one. It is located in the Village of Arico and so is super close to the climbing. We have booked the whole of the main building, this includes a 6 bed dorm, 4 bed dorm, a private double room and a shared room with a double and two singles. Total of 16 places available.
Food and drink
There are some small grocery shops in the village of Arico itself and restaurants a short drive away. The hostel has use of a shared kitchen to prepare your own meals.
Costs
The ticket price will covers car hire, fuel, and accommodation. Total Cost is TBD.
Transport and Flights
The club will organise car hire from Tenerife South Airport, the cost of the hire is included in the ticket price. Drive time from the airport to the hostel is 17 minutes. More information on recomended flights will be added when bookings open.
Things to bring
Essential:
- Climbing stuff – Harness, rock shoes, belay device, helmet, sling and carabiner
- Clothing – Average daytime temp in Tenerife around January is high teens, however there is a small chance of rain and it can get chilling in the shade, wind or evenings.
- Personal – stuff for showering, toiletries, etc!
- Water bottle – at least one for use when out and about
- Personal first aid kit
Desirable (bring if you have these):
- Trad rack if you want it
- Quick draws
- Single rated rope (60m preferable)
- Approach shoes
- Guide books/Maps of the area
- Clip stick
Members can borrow gear from the club. This can be done by filling out an equipment request form.
Insurance
Everyone will also need their own travel insurance to cover their holiday. Be aware that any existing travel insurance you have may not cover rock climbing so you might need to take out specific cover for this trip. Some suggestions include: SportsCover Direct, Snow Card or The BMC.
[photo credit: Jo Payne]