Greece-
Island of Kalymnos .
Course Information.
Where?
- On the coast on the small Greek island of Kalymnos a short ferry ride from KOS. Fly to Kos from many of the UK airports in around 4 hours.
- Stay in self catering apartment style accommodation.
Who is it for?
- All levels of climber from beginners to those of you who want to learn to lead sport climbs or follow harder climbs.
- Climbers who want to combine rockclimbing with a super relaxed holiday with rest activities within walking distance from your apartment.
General Course outline:
- 5+ days of instructed climbing on single-pitch climbs on superb crags such as Odyssey, Grande Grotte, Jurassic and Arhi.
- "Preparing to climb" skills.
- Crag and route selection using guidebook or topo.
- Rope management and knots to use.
- Equipment selection including quickdraws and anchor building gear.
- Basic safety skills workshop or review including correctly clipping bolts and belaying with a variety of devices.
- How to belay another lead climber safely.
- Practice lead climbing with instructor alongside to advise and ensure you progress well (depending on course and your needs).
- Communication skills on busy crags.
- We will climb a variety of routes and you will be coached on your footwork, handhold selection and movement skills.
- Tufa climbs.
- Warming down.
- Tangible Improvement and personal progression including doing harder climbs.
- End of day/course reviews with target setting.
What's included:
- All in country transport including airport transfers to accommodation.
- Shared self catering accommodation. Supplements for single room accommodation.
- Professional instruction by a fully qualified mountain instructor.
- Full liability insurance.
- All specialized and safety equipment.
- Written and verbal feedback and development targets at the end of course review.
- Preparation day in North Wales if required.
What's not included:
- Flights to Kos.
- Food and drink during the course
What do you need?
- Flights to the Kos
- Passport
- Travel insurance (BMC recommended see links page)
- Spending money for food, drinks and other purchases.
Cost and availability
- £495 per person for 5+ day course (2 persons minimum
- £825 per person for 5 day course (1 person Private Guiding)
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rock and mountain UK base in Snowdonia North Wales
contact Steve if you wish to discuss this course in more detail
Bryn Ffynnon Fachwen Caernarfon Gwynedd LL55 3HD
Telephone 01286 872700 or 07808 163562
click here to email steve@rockandmountain.com
