Climbing in Kalymnos (Greece)
... climbing the Island of Sponges
Description
Small island of the Dodecanese, Kalymnos was once known as "the island of sponges". For several years it has been the destination of many climbers who want to combine climbing, sea and relaxation.

Program
It is planned to carry out a period of 10 days including travel and seven days of activity. It will be possible to turn the different cliffs and beaches of the island. The climbing of Kalymnos offers us single pitches of all the difficulties to best meet your technical level.
The limestone rock is unique in its kind, offering large vertical and overhanging walls with large stalactitic concretions.

Technical requirements
From beginners to experienced climbers.
The program can be modified or interrupted by the mountain guide due to the insufficient technical level of the participants or for meteorological reasons.

Equipment
Harness, helmet and climbing shoes can be made available to the organization according to availability (request before departure).

  • ID card and driving license
  • Backpack (max 35/40 lt)
  • Harness
  • Climbing shoes
  • Helmet
  • Climber's chalk/li>
  • 1 descender

Clothing:

  • T-shirt in breathable or cotton fiber
  • Cotton sweatshirt
  • Climbing pants in schoeller or cotton
  • Sneakers

Inside the travel bag [60 lt]:

  • Buff – Foulard
  • Cotton T-shirt at personal discretion
  • Cotton sweatshirt + un pile
  • Windstopper or a fleece sweater
  • Waterproof jacket (ex: Gore-tex, pac-lite, conduit…)
  • Travel pants
  • a pair of shorts
  • cotton socks at your discretion
  • underpants at your discretion
  • swimsuit
  • Sunglasses
  • 1 pair of leather work gloves
  • A headlamp with new batteries
  • Camera (with extra rolls and batteries)
  • Case with toothbrush and toothpaste, bar of soap
  • Multi-purpose pocket knife
  • Paper towels e carta igenica
  • Energy bars
  • Candies
  • Personal pharmacy kit (elasto, compeed, chewable aspirin, high protection sunscreen)
  • Nutritional supplement (like Polase)
  • 1 book

Included
Alpine guide's support, common use material.

NOT Included
Transfers, hire of scooter (10 € per day), taxis, flight A / R, petrol, drinks, meals, rental of personal equipment and anything not specified in the item "Included".
In case of modification of the itinerary due to causes external to the organization (adverse weather conditions, technical level of the participants, etc.) the unforeseen expenses will be debited to the participants.

Registration
Reservation deadline: the 30th day before the date.
Registraion deadline: the 10th day before the date
Registrations are accepted upon payment of a deposit equal to 25% of the participation fee. The final payment is due 10 days before the start of the activity.

Useful informations

  • Bibliography:
    • Kalymnos rock climbing
  • Bagagli aereo:
    • in stiva: 20kg max
    • a mano: 8kg max

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