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Peter Croft confirmed participation at Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2018
Peter Croft confirmed he will be participating at this year's festival!
BIO
Canadian living in California - loves to climb big routes!
First one day ascent of El Capitan and Half Dome in 1986
First solo of Astroman and the Rostrum in 1987
First ascent (on sight) of the Shadow (5.13) in Squamish 1988
First free ascent of the Moonlight Buttress in Zion 1992
First one day ascent of the Nose and Salathe routes in 1992
First ascent of the Evolution Traverse in high Sierra 1999
First ascent of Airstream (5.13) on the Incredible Hulk, High 2004
Living in Bishop California with wife Karine
Stay in touch! More to come!
Klemen Becan will be joining us at Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2018
Klemen Becan will be joining us at Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2018, for the second year in a row, participating in new activities. Stay tuned!
BIO
At age 7 Klemen tried to climb for the first time and since then all he wanted to do was to climb. Soon he joined the competition group and started to train more seriously and with age 14 he started with international competitions on the Slovenian Youth team. He had many good results and at age 15 he became world youth champion. In the big competitions it was a little harder and he had to fight from the back of the rankings and in the year 2008 he finally got to the top of the podium on World cup competition in Kranj, Slovenia. In bouldering World cups he got two second places in year 2009.
More important for him than competitions was always rock climbing outside and he spends as much time as possible in nature. On sight is his favorite thing and in 2004 he did his 1st 8b+ on sight. Many other hard routes followed with the hardest one Siempre se Puede Hacer Menos (https://vimeo.com/117570995) where he did on sight first ascent graded first 8c+ and later downgraded to “only” 8c after finding easier way out at the top. Klemen doesn’t like to spend much time working the routes but he still managed to do some 9a’s with the hardest one being Water World in Osp (http://kbecan.blogspot.com/2014/03/big-project-osp.html) where he had to approach with the kayak or later on Tyrolean traverse. At the moment he’s putting a lot of energy into bolting new routes all over the world and of course climbing them after.
Alex "AJ" Johnson participating at Kalymnos International Festival 2018
We are happy to announce that Alex "AJ" Johnson will be attending this year's climbing festival.
BIO
Alex Johnson is a professional climber representing Evolv at the Kalymnos Climbing Festival and is the head coach at Vertical Endeavors climbing gym in Minneapolis, MN. She's been climbing for twenty years, has two Bouldering World Cup gold medals, has been a National Champion in all three disciplines; Bouldering, Sport, and Speed, and spent sixteen years on the US Climbing Team. Along with a decorated competitive career, Alex has put up first ascents around the Southwest, and claimed dozens of first female ascents on climbs ranging from V10 to V13.
7 festivals worth travelling to Greece for
According to Culture Trip, Kalymnos Climbing Festival is one of the seven festivals worth travelling to Greece for. Click on the following link to learn more!
Notice about the presentation of Klemen Becan
TODAY'S PRESENTATION OF KLEMEN BECAN WILL HAPPEN IN ANY CASE (EVEN IF IT'S RAINING IT WILL TAKE PLACE INDOORS).
Climbing Rally Details
Synopsis
Duration: From 08:00 – 17:00 on Saturday, 7th of October, 2017.
Categories: male, female and mixed.
Participants: Teams of two.
Area: All sectors from North Cape to Poets.
Dificulty: From 4 – 7a (French Grading)
Scoring: Team Scoring.
Registration: Hotel Elena Village (Festival’s Base Camp)
Details
A friendly red-point contest for teams of two (male / female / mixed) based upon the honor system & sportsmanship. The participants can climb any of the amazing routes from North Cape to Poets climbing sector.
Each party will receive a score card on which they will note the routes they have redpointed (redpoint: lead climb the route with no falls from the ground to the belay without the aid of the rope or other gear). Each route is given a certain value depending on its difficulty. For example, the route Penelope, rated 6a+, is equivalent to 120 points (see scorecard for scale). These routes will be indicated on the scorecard. If a route is redpointed by both climbers of the party it will be counted twice. Scoring at the rally is based upon the honor system. At the end of the day, each party will fill out one scorecard, total the points and turn it in to the organizers between 18:00 and 20:00 on the October 7th 2017.
Prizes
For the first winners of each category.
Sectors
North Cape – School – Iliada - Spartan Wall – Afternoon – Stankill - Ivory Tower – Kalydna – Iannis - Poets
Live rock music at Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2017
Enjoy live rock music at Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2017, with the band of John Magkakis!
John Magkakis
A versatile guitarist musician in all music genres allowing him to have a career in Athens playing as a session guitarist in all music genres,from being a hired gun next to the stars of Greek pop music scene to being a leader in bands playing from rock to the most progressive fusion styles,he appeared several times in national TV and contributed in many recording sessions, he has also won an international guitar competition as a youngster. He played near 700 shows in his career
Spyros Zairis
Spyros Zairis is an accomplished vocalist moving in and out many styles of music who has appeared in hundreds of shows giving a unique color with his brilliant voice.
Lefteris Sotiriadis
Lefteris Sotiriadis is a drumming powerhouse with an extended experience performing in literary hundreds of live concerts.
Participate in our Day Cruise only at Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2017
Participate in our day Cruise including Deep Water Solo (Vathy fiord) and swimming breaks at Plati & Pserimos (Departure and Arrival at Rina-Vathy).
TASO RELUVIN playing music at Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2017
Don't miss our parties with TASO RELUVIN, only at Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2017
TASO BIO
Summer in Greece, Chaka Khan allegedly met a Greek sponge diver and had a little romance. It turns out the mysterious talk dark and handsome man was the Greek God Poseidon and he was never seen again. 9 months later, Taso was born, although Chaka Khan has no recollection of this night nor the birth and Taso was adopted by the sponge diving island of Kalymnos. Years later discovering his mermaid-like features and his love for dance music, it was a natural progression to become an electronic and house DJ producer.
Surrounded by the baron rocky island, a deep rooted sponge diving history, blue waters and his unexplainable burning desire to dig and learn about house, disco, funk, soul and reggae. Since discovering and recognising his destiny, Taso has kept club culture alive on the island together with his RELUVIN partner Sor for nearly a decade. Recognised as a unique boutique annual boat party, RELUVIN is internationally known for Kalymnos's independent dance music culture which has accomplished to a selected privileged audience who visit the island every year in summer, anticipating the RELUVIN experience.
Greek dancing lessons at Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2017
Register at Kalymnos Climbing Festival and try Greek dancing lessons with the well known, experienced teacher Michalis Kampourakis.
*** Michalis Kampourakis is born and raised in Kalymnos. For forty years he participates in the local traditional dance school and for the last twenty three years he is a traditional dance teacher as well.
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Climbing Festival 2017 Schedule
THURSDAY 05/10/2017
08:00 - 18:00 Opening of Registrations at hotel Elena Village (Festivals Base Camp)
Each registered participant will receive:
- Backpack
- Festival schedule
- T-shirt
- Flask
- Cap
- Two coupons for free drinks
The participation fee is 10€
Click here to learn more about what you get when you register.
FRIDAY 06/10/2017
08:00- 18:00 Registrations at hotel Elena Village
Each registered participant will receive:
- Backpack
- Festival schedule
- T-shirt
- Flask
- Cap
- Two coupons for free drinks
The participation fee is 10€
10:00 Aqua Fitness (Elena’s Village pool)
Niki Chantsaridou offers a pioneering, entertaining workout in the pool.
Click here to learn more about Nicki's Aqua Fitness.
12:00 Greek dancing lessons (Elena Village)
Greek dancing lessons for the participants.
Click here to learn more about Greek dancing lessons.
20:30 Opening Ceremony (Elena Village)
Welcome speech from the Mayor of the island.
21:00 Audiovisual Presentation by Daniel Woods
9-times USA National Champion, gold medal at the Vail World Cup, silver medal at the Netherlands World Cup and bronze medal at the Austrian World Cup.
Click here to learn more about Daniel Woods.
22:00 Welcome Party with DJ TASO RELUVIN(Festival’s Base Camp)
Click here to learn more about DJ TASO RELUVIN
SATURDAY 07/10/2017
08:00- 18:00 Registrations at hotel Elena Village
Each registered participant will receive:
- Backpack
- Festival schedule
- T-shirt
- Flask
- Cap
- Two coupons for free drinks
The participation fee is 10€
08:00 – 17:00 Open Climbing Rally
Climbers can participate in pairs (male, female or mixed) climbing as many routes as possible from 08:00 to 17:00. Each route is graded with certain points depending on the difficulty. The pair that collects most points is the winner of the Rally. The areas set for the Rally are the sectors between North Cape and Poets.
Click here to learn more about our Climbing Rally.
10:00 Aqua Fitness (Elena’s Village pool)
Niki Chantsaridou offers a pioneering, entertaining workout in the pool.
12:00 Greek dancing lessons (Elena Village)
Greek dancing lessons for the participants.
21:00 Audiovisual Presentation by Klemen Becan (Elena Village)
Youth World Champion at the age of 15, Slovenian World Champion in 2008 and two second places in bouldering World cups in 2009.
Click here to learn more about Klemen Becan.
22:00 Party with DJ. (Elena Village)
SUNDAY 08/10/2016
08:00- 17:00 Registrations at hotel Elena Village (Festivals Base Camp)
Each registered participant will receive:
- Backpack
- Festival schedule
- T-shirt
- Flask
- Cap
- Two coupons for free drinks
The participation fee is 10€
11:00 – 17:00 Day Cruise
Day Cruise including Deep Water Solo (Vathy fiord) and swimming breaks at Plati & Pserimos (Departure and Arrival at Rina-Vathy).
Click here to learn more about our Day Cruise.
20:00 Closing and Awards Ceremony (Festival’s Base Camp)
21:00 Fare well party with live rock music
Rock live music with the music band of the virtuoso guitar player John Magakis.
Click here to learn more about our party with live rock music.
Niki's Aqua Fitness at Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2017
Aqua fitness is an aerobic training program performed in an aquatic environment. Niki's aqua fitness is a combination of aqua zumba, aqua aerobics and muscle strengthening exercises. The properties of the water, especially water resistance, and the use of special equipment are the key of the program's success. Up to 700 calories can be burned in the end of a session of aqua fitness. Apart from weight loss and muscle strengthening, it also has therapeutic effects. This type of exercise is suitable for people of all ages, as it improves physical condition in a fun and pleasant way.
Come and enjoy this unique experience.
Book your flight to Kalymnos with Sky Express
Fly directly to Kalymnos, with Sky Express (www.skyexpress.gr), in October and November 2017.
2017 Registration Info
You can register for the activities of our festival at our registration office at hotel Elena Village (base camp).
For this year's festival, the registration fee will be only 10 euro.
With each registration you get FREE access to all the festival activities, plus the following:
- The Festival 2017 backpack
- The Festival 2017 flask
- The Festival 2017 cap
- The Festival 2017 t-shirt
- Free coupon drinks
