Join us on a climbing camp to Kalymnos!
Kalymnos is paradise for climbing. With an infinite number of routes of all degrees, this trip suits anyone who wants to develop their climbing in a fantastic environment.
The days will be filled with workshops, climbing, course sessions, swimming in the sea and exciting experiences!
We also work towards your personal goals during the trip. Maybe you want to learn how to build an anchor or make your first multipitch.
Course objectives
To develop as a climber regardless of whether you are a beginner with a green card climbing outside for the first time or if you want to project your first 8a. We will focus on the mental part, climbing technique, fall training and how to best approach your project. Red card included for anyone who doesn't have it yet.
Previous knowledge
You have a green card, but you don't need to have previous experience climbing outdoors. Your climbing level doesn't matter, the trip is for anyone interested in developing their climbing!
If you have not taken a basic course, you will find all the dates here.
The instructors
All instructors are mountain guides and climbing instructors with extensive experience in both climbing and training in climbing.
Notification
Registration takes place via the form on the right.
Program for the trip
Day 1 – Arrival
Travel day. You’ll fly to the nearest airport and continue by transfer and ferry to the island where we’ll stay.
Check-in at the accommodation is available from 3:00 PM. In the evening, there’s an option to join a relaxed group dinner or hangout for those who wish.
Day 2 – Welcome & First Climbing Day
We start the morning with a welcome meeting and breakfast together.
Then we head out to a nearby crag for our first day on the rock.
The focus will be on belaying techniques, lead climbing, communication, and fundamental climbing movement.
In the evening, we gather for a welcome dinner (included).
Day 3 – Technique & Movement on the Rock
After breakfast, we continue developing our movement technique, balance, and onsight tactics.
We’ll practice reading routes, moving efficiently, and building confidence on the wall.
In the afternoon, we’ll have a workshop and practical session on multipitch systems and rope work to prepare for the upcoming days’ big adventures.
Day 4 – Multipitch (Group 1) & Recovery (Group 2)
The group splits into two:
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Group 1 will climb multipitch routes with our guides – a full day focused on communication, safety, and flow on long routes.
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Group 2 will have a more relaxing day with recovery and massage. Those who wish to climb independently are welcome to do so.
Day 5 – Multipitch (Group 2) & Recovery (Group 1)
The groups switch schedules:
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Group 2 will climb multipitch routes with our guides – a full day focused on communication, safety, and flow on long routes.
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Group 1 will enjoy a lighter day with recovery and massage. Independent climbing is also an option for those who wish.
Day 6 – Yoga & Project Climbing
We start the morning with a yoga session to wake up the body before heading to today’s crag to work on individual climbing projects.
We’ll go through strategies and techniques for projecting routes and help everyone find a climb that challenges them at just the right level.
Your instructor will be available throughout the day for personal coaching and feedback.
Day 7 – Final Climbing Day & Closing
After breakfast, we head to the crag for our final climbing session of the week.
We’ll summarize what we’ve learned, fine-tune technique, and enjoy our last hours on the rock.
In the evening, we gather for a shared farewell dinner (included).
Day 8 – Departure
Check-out from the accommodation by 10:00 AM.
Departure by ferry and flight back home – filled with sunshine, inspiration, and climbing joy
How do I get there?
Fly to Kos and from there ferry to Kalymnos.
The following is included
• Training and guiding by authorized mountain guides (UIAGM/IFMGA) and climbing instructors for 6 days
• Loan of equipment
• Transport throughout the week on Kalymnos
• Shared accommodation 7 nights in a house/apartment
• Breakfast
• Welcome dinner
• Closing dinner
• Red card if you don't already have it
• Workshops and technical training in climbing
• Personal coaching
• Lots of nice climbing
• Yoga with Kalymnos Experience
• Massage at Climbers Massage
Not included
• Personal equipment
• Travel to/from Kalymnos and Masouri
• Food and drinks in addition to what is stated under "the following is included"
• Insurance
Insurance
During the course you must have insurance for climbing. The easiest way to get that is by becoming a member of a climbing club. See www.bergsport.se for more information.
Equipment
Be sure to bring all necessary equipment.
All students do not have to bring everything, we talk to each other beforehand so that one person can take the rope and another person the rack.
Personal equipment that everyone should have their own:
• Rope brake
• Daisy Chain / 120 mm loop
• Prusik
• 4 lockable carabiners
• Harness
• Helmet
• Climbing shoes
Rack and rope, can be shared between 2 participants:
• 12-14 loops with carabiners called quick draws
• Rope 60-80 meters
