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Cool cave i went to in mexico 4-Mar-2005 At 1:01:47 PM Steve H

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Yep thats it!
The route you are talking about is called 'El Sendero Luminoso' - translated 'The Shining Path'
Most people do it as a 2 day ascent, bivvying on a ledge after about the first 10 pitches, then rap the entire route, 22 pitches of well bolted superb climbing.
There are also a whole bunch of other multipich classic routes either side of this route.
As for Kurt - he is long gone I believe, bit of a run in with the locals and it all went pear shaped, but he had a good set up while it lasted. Where did you stay - Homero's?
You are partly right about the rock, it is very loose on some of the crags, but in general I found it excellent quality, no where near as polished as some of the Thailand limestone, and I am sure it has cleaned up a hell of a lot with traffic since I was there. As for slabby, what about the 'Outrage Wall' - there is also a 20 - 30 pitch route which tops out on this wall. There is a huge amount of variety there.
I cannot reccomend the place enough - can't wait to get back now.
Guatemala - I will give you as much info as I remember.