
Posted on: 06/02/2012

This program is mainly for climbers with some experience in sport climbing that interested in getting into traditional climbing. It is vital to know how to belay properly. If you are not sure about your belay skills please get in touch with us before booking as extra fees might apply to accomodate a second guide.
Brief intro: Multi pitch trad climbing for climbers with no or limited experience in trad climbing (a guide will lead the whole route). The grade of the route will be choosen uppon discussion with the client.
Trip info: We will start early in the morning from Heraklion or in any other place that you might been around Crete (we can pick you up from your hotel if required *[1]) for our destination. Depending on weather conditions and your experience, we will choose the most relevant rock climbing spot. This might be a single mountain trad route with 3-5 pitches *[2] or a gorge near the beach with multiple routes of 1-2 pitches.
Gear: All climbing gear is included apart from climbing shoes.
Period: All year long.
Available Dates: Any date upon request.
Transport: We travel by our own air-conditioned car or mini-bus.
About trad climbing: Traditional climbing, or trad climbing, is a style of rock climbing in which a climber or group of climbers places all gear required to protect against falls (pitons, nuts, friends, etc.), and removes it when a passage is complete. Characterising climbing as "traditional" distinguishes it from sport climbing in which all protection and anchor points are permanently installed prior to the climb typically while rappelling, and "free solo climbing" (a.k.a. "free soloing"), which does not use ropes or gear of any kind.
Price: 60€ per person, minimum 2 climbers, maximum 12. Every two climbers a guide will be available to lead the multi pitch route/routes. Book now!
[1]* Extra fees might apply depending the distance if you are away from Heraklion city. Please contact us to give you an estimate of the cost.
[2]* There is a possibility to try a much higher trad route. This requires two days. Get in touch with us for more details.