The opening pitch of Battle Royale at Club Mex Wall offers a sharply technical ascent that demands both precision and resolve. Sitting on the right flank of this iconic face within the dramatic walls of Las Estrellas Canyon, every move feels deliberate and focused. Here the rock's texture presses against your fingertips, challenging you to find just the right balance between power and finesse. The climbing starts with a series of delicate face moves, requiring exact footwork amid a wall that leans into you like a silent challenger daring you onward.

As you approach the top of this 100-foot pitch, a crux move tests your commitment; it’s a moment where strength meets technique in a brief but powerful surge that leaves no room for hesitation. This pitch serves not only as a warm-up but as a bold introduction to a complex multi-pitch that pushes into the 5.12 range, ending with a demanding 5.13 crux. The line follows about ten well-placed bolts and finishes on a secure anchor, making protection straightforward, though the technicality rewards a steady hand and confident body positioning.

The setting itself enhances every moment—sharp sunlight filters through the canyon mouth, spotlighting pockets and edges, while a gentle wind weaves its way, cutting the stillness and heightening senses alike. The climb's location within El Potrero Chico places it among steep limestone faces famed for their challenging climbs and breathtaking vistas of Nuevo León's rugged landscapes.

For climbers targeting hard sport routes, Battle Royale's first pitch delivers a pure test of technical face climbing packaged within a concise, focused challenge. Planning your ascent means gearing up with shoes that provide sensitivity for edges, chalk for those sweaty moments during the crux, and enough water to stay sharp under the desert sun. Early morning starts help avoid the heat, allowing cooler conditions to support the precise footwork this climb demands.