Slacklining in Chilina Valley

Slacklining is an adventure sport that can be practiced in the Valle de Chilina. Self-discovery, finding balance, and great concentration are the attributes that this extreme sport provides.

Where it takes place

• There are exhibitions at the Festival de Deportes Extremos de Chilina held every year, where you can learn the trickline modality. There are also many terrains where it can be done; you just need 2 stable parallel points like trees or posts to set up the line.
• The Highline is done with the purpose of crossing the Chili River. There are optimal areas along the riverbank, requiring a minimum distance of about 20 meters between the line and the river.

Modality

• Trickline
• Highlines

Level

• Trickline: All levels
• Highlines: Intermediate - Advanced

Season

All year round

What to bring

• Light clothing
• Sneakers with wide soles

For trickline:

• Wide straps of at least 50 millimeters

For highlines:

• Wide straps
• Harness
• Pulleys
• Backup
• Slings
• Shackles

Video: Daniel Rondón

Recommendations

• Start by practicing in the trickline modality, step by step until you find good balance.
• For highlines, make sure to have a good anchoring point.