Combined with years and years of experience with his systems, he's got you covered. Additionally, he has a habitat of analyzing any given situation before he commits to the plan. Recently spent a bit more than a week climbing with Sim, and if you want a safe, knowledgeable, and kind guide, he's your guy.Īs far a the safety goes, I've been climbing outside over fours years with a preference for trad climbing and I certainly picked up a few things from Sim about anchors. Overall, Simeon and SouthernXposure Guide Service provides the highest quality experience both on and off the rock. However, Simeon helped us through everything with knowledge and grace and kept us safe and enjoying our entire stay. Also without him, some relatively sticky situations involving sickness and injury could have become a lot more serious. Without him, my group and I never would have found the most amazing ice cream that any of us had ever eaten. Sim seems to be friends with the entire town of Bernal and can always give the best suggestions from where to sleep and eat all the way down to which public bathroom to use. His knowledge, however, doesn't end where the cliff stops. His knowledge of the local rock is endless, and he is constantly working with locals to develop and maintain the world class climbing in a downright magical location. Within seconds of arriving in Bernal and hanging out with Simeon, owner of SX, it is easy to see why he has been a successful international climbing guide for many years and why Bernal is his place of choice. Says Michael Schwarzl of Toronto, Canada

I can't wait for the next blue collar brawl with the cracks in Aculco the next time we go! Sim is a curated guide, and world class, and it is an experience that I'll never forget.

Sim is able to cultivate a mindset where you respect the rope but feel secure enough that you can focus on the climbing. Not only was the climbing absolutely first-class, he went out of his way to ensure that safety was more important than anything else.Īs a new climber, I definitely want to make sure I'm safe since this was only my second time climbing outdoors. Stephanie and I recently spent 4 days climbing with Sim in central Mexico around the state of Queretaro climbing in Aculco. He is a genuine, down-to-earth gentleman who goes out of his way to make you feel safe and welcomed. Simeon is not only a tremendously knowledgeable and experienced guide (both on the rock and for tourism in general), he is one of the most kind-hearted people I've had the pleasure of meeting.

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