Thompson FA’s 9a, Siegrist repeats and adds one more

Tyler Thompson, with two 9a+’ under his belt, has made the first ascent of Chicos Superlujuriosos (9a) in Jilotepec. (c) Cameron Maier

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
The route was an obvious linkup between the super classic “las chicas superpoderosas” and “Lujuria” both 14c [8c+] routes recommended to me by Bruno Garcia B.. You do the lower boulder problem crux of Las Chicas and link into the super pumpy headwall of Lujuria, traversing in above the knee bar rest of that one. It was a great endurance challenge and the most fun route on the wall for me! Jstar followed my ascent about 10 minutes after.

Jonathan Siegrist also sent four 8c+’ and onsighted three 8b’s during the three weeks trip. The 40-year-old is having his best year ever having also done three 9a+’ and one 9b in 2025 and he is #4 in the ranking game.

Can you tell us more about the trip?
We came here to Jilotepec, Mexico for an Arc’teryx Climb Team trip and it has been just so amazing. The community here is so welcoming, and the climbing is really fun. I started as team captain early in 2024 and since then I really wanted to build an adventure with the Arc’teryx climbers. I’m so grateful for everyone coming along and dedicating so much energy and time to be here together. As for the climbing we’ve been trying all of the hard ones in Jilo. They are rad! And some more cool projects for the future trip!

With the help of an incredible local climber (and super super strong crusher!) Bruno Garcia B. we were able to organize a big rebolting effort as well.

Jonathan finished the trip by sending Constructor de Sueños (9a) meaning he is approaching 100 routes graded 9a and beyond. ” Last day last try! I knew if I got through the bottom boulder I maybe would have a chance... Very hard low crux on horrible little crimps to a long, pumpy and risky finish. What a perfect ending to such a memorable trip. Grateful!”