EL OCHO CLIMBING SCHOOL
Ocho Escalada is a climbing school established in Tenerife by a team of passionate climbers who left their native lands in search of new challenges on rock faces.
These mountain and outdoor sports enthusiasts just happened to cross paths and ideals in the rock-climbing paradise of the Island of Tenerife. It was here that their expeditions to different parts of the world in search of magical places ended; here in these Islands, with their bright, never-ending sunshine, they had found a setting surrounded by nature and rock, where time passes imperceptibly and where they can devote their time to their beloved sport whenever they fancy….
The school’s guides and instructors are accredited as climbing instructors at national and international level and belong to the Spanish Association of Mountain Guides. Demand quality; demand qualified guides!
What do we offer you?
- We offer excursions / workshops in technical climbing and bouldering for beginners and experienced climbers, held in a perfect setting among ravines and cliffs where it is possible to go climbing at any time of the year. You will become acquainted with and fully learn the techniques of climbing movements, tactics, strategy, securing – what a fall means, and psychological techniques to increase your level of self confidence.
- We offer introductory climbing courses, technical and tactical climbing, traditional climbing, aid climbing.
- We offer guided climbs of various lengths (equipment provided) and traditional climbing on all the Islands, so allowing you to get to know in detail the geological formation of the rock, as well as the flora and fauna hidden away in their natural parks.
- We organize and coordinate events and incentive activities outdoors for companies, colleges, teams, clubs and associations with the possibility of staying in the Tenerife Climbing House in the village of Arico, where you can enjoy the multicultural atmosphere of the Canary Islands and learn more about this paradise which is available for rock climbing all year round.
Erik Baquero
experience
Climbing guide and AEGM-certified mountain guide with more than 25 years of experience in mountain sports and climbing. His extensive career includes ascents in the Andes, the Swiss, French, and Italian Alps, the Atlas Mountains, the Pyrenees, the United States, and throughout Spain. Passionate about traditional climbing on big walls, where commitment and creativity meet with a deep respect for the natural environment
Co-founder of Tenerife Climbing House and co-author of the Tenerife Climbing Guidebook, he has played a key role in the development and maintenance of climbing areas across Tenerife the last 15 years. As an active route developer and re-bolter, he is constantly searching for new lines and creative challenges that celebrate the spirit of exploration and the art of climbing.
Pablo Vicens
Experiecie
Climbing Guide TD3, born in the Sierra de Guadarrama, where he took his first steps on the granite wall of the iconic La Pedriza. Since then, a lifelong passion for alpine and adventure climbing has defined his path, leading him to explore some of the world’s great walls —from Yosemite to the remote mountains of Kyrgyzstan.
With over 15 years of experience, he has guided and trained climbers across Spain —from the central region and the Levante coast to Tenerife and the Pyrenees.
He firmly believes in the importance of transmitting not only technical knowledge but also the essential values that define climbing: respect for the mountains, safety, and ethics within the climbing community.
Juan Triana
Experiecie
Climbing guide and Mountain Leadership. Agricultural and Rural Environment Technical Engineer.
Born and raised in this fortunate land, surrounded by volcanoes and ravines. At the age of 12, he began practicing mountain sports with his father. At 13, they reached together the highest summits of the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada, and by 14 they had climbed some of the most iconic peaks of the Alps — Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, and the Matterhorn (Cervino) — returning several times in search of new summits and walls (Lyskamm, Pollux, Gran Paradiso, and others). At 15, he became the youngest person to date to reach the summit of Mount Batian, on Mount Kenya, as well as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
He has an extensive knowledge of mountain regions and rock climbing areas throughout Spain and Morocco.
Specialized and passionate about all forms of climbing and mountaineering.
Guillermo Flores
Experiecie
Mountain guide, climber, canyoneer, and nature enthusiast in all its forms.
From an early age, he developed a deep connection with the mountains through experiences of self-sufficiency and adventure. Climbing soon became his way of life. The spires of Galayar were his first alpine training ground, from where he went on to scale major walls across Spain and North America.
His passion for climbing, ridges, and canyoning led him to become a certified professional guide and instructor, dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for mountain sports.
He is currently based in Tenerife, where each day on the rock is an opportunity to transmit the essential values he learned in the mountains: humanity, respect, and commitment—to both those who join the adventure and the natural environment that surrounds us.
Denise Bertram
Experiecie
Since the age of ten, Denise —born and raised in Germany— has felt an irresistible attraction to the heights, whether on indoor walls or natural rock. What began as a childhood curiosity soon grew into a deep passion and, ultimately, her profession in Tenerife. As a certified coach and graduate in Sports Science, she combines extensive technical knowledge with many years of experience and a genuine enthusiasm for climbing.
For years, she successfully competed in climbing and bouldering competitions, learning that it takes much more than strength or technique alone — mental resilience and strategy are equally essential.
As a mother of two, she understands the importance of joyful movement and self-confidence. With humor, patience, and empathy, she shares her passion so that both children and adults can challenge themselves and discover their own potential through climbing.
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