International Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2009

The event will be organized by the Municipality of Kalymnos. Climbers of all abilities and from all countries are welcome to attend the event.

Fotostrecke: International Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2009

Fotos: © Nicolas Smalios

The island of Kalymnos has incredible limestone routes of all difficulties, both single and multi-pitch, at a variety of angles from delicate slabs to super-steep caves covered with with stalactites. A majority of the routes are based around the village of Massouri with approches ranging from 5 to 20 minutes. For other areas you may need to rent a car or scooter.

The 5.15 slaying, Czech superstar Adam Ondra has confirmed that he'll be coming to this year's event.

Schedule of Events

Friday 22nd May
morning: free (Arrivals – Free settling in)
Evening : 7 pm – Welcome buffet & briefing.
8 pm – Presentation by Adam Odra

Saturday 23rd May
morning : free climbing
Evening : Bouldering & Dyno Comp.

Sunday 24th May

morning  : Free ride rally
Evening : 8 pm – Presentation by Claude Remy

Monday 25th May
morning : 9a demo by the Champs!
Evening : Goodbye party and awards

Tuesday 26th May
all day   : Enjoy the Rocks!

überPhotos of Kalymnos
QuelleAris Theodoropoulos, Fotos: Nicolas Smalios