What you need to know when coming climbing in Kalymnos

Kalymnos is a location every dedicated climber must visit, so here we made a summarised video showing you what you need to know when coming climbing in Kalymnos. In this video we have the pleasure to introduce two very special guests. Aris Theodoropolous, who is the writer of the Kalymnos Guidebook, he is an activist here on the island and a man, who we can say so much more about. We have also met up with Claude Idox, who is the founder of the Kalymnos Rescue Team. The two will give you a brief how to stay safe on the island.

The presenting part of this video was filmed in Petra Boutique homes, we are huge fans of their accomodation and we recommend staying with them if you are going to Kalymnos!

Other videos worth checking out:
Climbing at Kasteli
Climbing at Sea Breeze and the story of Regensburg the multipitch, Kalymnos
Make sure to check out the "Bulgarian
Kalymnos":

PS we apologize after we filmed with Aris and Claude we had technical failure and lost our main camera footage.

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Disclaimer: Rock climbing is a dangerous sport and can result in injury or death. What you see in this video is by no means a substitute for proper training. Enthusiasm and interest are no substitute for knowledge and experience.

Disclaimer two: Some of this footage was shot pre-covid 19 pandemic, this is why nobody is those clips is following social distancing or wearing masks

Chapters:
00:00 - 00:18 Intro
00:19 - 01:01 Brief history about Kalymnos and climbing here
01:02 - 03:45 Climbing in Kalymnos
03:46 - 04:07 What equipment to bring
04:08 - 04:26 What else can you do in Kalymnos
04:27 - 05:08 Useful things to know when coming here
05:09 - 06:07 Crag etiquette
06:08 - 06:25 Meet the guests of honour
06:27 - 06:48 Aris Theodoropolous and Claude Idox introduction
06:49 - 07:54 Safety advice
07:55 - 10:31 What can we do to be more safe
10:32 - 11:01 Who do we call in case of an emergency
11:02 -11:32 How can I support the rescue team
11:32 -12:38 Thank and closing words

[adventuretun]

Amazing video guys. Love hearing from the locals and learning more about mountain rescue on Kalymnos.

[konstantinospantazis]

That's an awesome video! And as a Greek myself, I really appreciate your humility and respect towards Kalymnos! I am coming back after living 6 years abroad and I cannot wait to visit Kalymnos.

[YosifBambin]

Oh! It looks soo nice. I want to go there.

[librapower]

Thanks for this informative video, I definitely need to go there...

[arp_]

Very helpful video! I want to visit Kalymnos too!

[chrissiefleming]

Looks amazing, fantastic piece of work. 😊

[JonnyMitro]

Hi there, 👋

What would you do if you went to Kalymnos alone and wanted to meet fellow climbers to join???

[kriss_niii]

and also available for rent equipment for climb dude?

[driesvanoosten]

Climbs upto 9b+? I have never heard of a 9b+ in Kalymnos. As far as I know, the hardest is a 9a (which is ofcourse already way to hard for almost everyone :-))