Mapo Tapo Newsletter #39

In today’s Send Tales we follow Chelsea’s adventure at Boulder Camp Sicily — a trip filled with deep water soloing, rope climbing after years away, home-cooked meals, and spontaneous dance parties under the Mediterranean sun. 

 

Chelsea shares what surprised her most about the trip, how pushing through mental cruxes on the rock brought new strength, and the vibrant group energy that made every day an adventure. Let’s climb in! 🧗‍♀️

Finding that perfect grip on Sicilian rocks 😎

"I was surprised about the structure of the trip and how it was really in our hands to make the day what we wanted it to be. Our guide, Marco, was always providing suggestions of where to go and what to do based on weather. It definitely exceeded expectations for the trip!" 😍

The crew 🙌

"Picking a highlight is so hard! I think on the rock, having a great group to really push me forward when I hit a mental crux was amazing. Off the rock, having really great conversations and dance parties at the crag." 🤗

Goo Chelsea!! 💪

"After Deep Water Soloing, we visited a crag with ropes. The area was so beautiful that we all felt like we wanted to try a route. I had not been on ropes in 2 years so I was a little nervous as I got on the wall but once I was up there it was so worth it! Such beautiful views and feelings of accomplishment." 😎💪

Deep Water Soloing from a dream 🤯

"I can’t say enough about our guide, Marco. He was absolutely amazing. He was kind, encouraging and ready to help us. I loved his spirit and he really connected with our group. Our hosts are equally as amazing. Giorgia and David were excellent. The home cooked meals were to die for and the routes they have put together out there are stunning." 🤩

Finding a time to relax after a successful day 🤗

"The group dynamic was great. We all vibed really well together. Communication was great as we tried to figure out what we wanted to do that day or what crag we wanted to focus on. Everyone was climbing similar grades and we just had a ton of fun with it!" 🥰

Teamwork makes the dream work 🤗

"I would absolutely do another Mapo Tapo trip! I’ve got my eyes on bouldering in Spain!" 👀

 

If Chelsea's story inspired you 👇

More info about Boulder Camp Sicily on the links below. 👇

 

🧗‍♂️ More on the trip 👉 Boulder Camp Sicily

🏠 Check out the hosts 👉 B&B Polvere di Stelle

👩 Follow Chelsea 👉 Instagram

🧗‍♂️ Read more on 👉 Ultimate Guide on Rock Climbing in Sicily

🧗‍♀️ Read more on 👉 Sicily Destination Guide

🎥 Check out this video 👉 Mapo Tapo Rock Climbing Tour

🗣 What people say about us 👉 Trustpilot

🚀 If you'd love to start planning your next adventure, we are here for you, just text Giulia on WhatsApp and she'll help you out 🥰👇

Because this isn’t just about climbing, hiking, or skiing. It’s about leaving the noise behind. Clipping into something new. Feeling small under massive skies. And going wild — in the best possible way. 💪

 

At Mapo Tapo, we work with 200+ certified local guides who don’t just visit the wild — they live it. Every trip is a chance to connect with their passion, their landscapes, and their way of moving through the world.

 

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