Detailed guides for the climbing destinations I hold dear to my heart. Find everything you need to plan an epic climbing trip down to a T.
Get info on the top climbing sectors, best time to climb, and the overall climbing vibes. Find out where to stay, be it accommodation, camping, or dirtbagging your way. Discover what to eat and what to do on rest days, as well as other useful pieces of advice.
The medieval city of Braşov, in central Romania, is a touristic hub and a focal point for climbers. For the latter, it’s not the city itself that lures them, picturesque and vibrant as it may be, but the many limestone crags that surround it. So, what is it exactly that makes the area of Braşov […]
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Updated March, 2024 Lush Mediterranean scenery, cheerful Turkish music playing on the radio, the call to prayer echoing from the nearest mosque, minarets pointing to the sky, smell of spices in the air, Turkish tea at every corner…Turkey is a sensory overload. Man, it sure does feel like you’ve come a long way from home
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Updated September, 2024 The jewel in the crown of Romanian climbing, Băile Herculane holds a dear place in the hearts of local climbers. Spectacular crags, quality limestone, good friction, picturesque landscapes, authenticity, and thermal baths to recover after a projecting (or send) day, all of these come with the package. For us, spring and autumn
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In mythical Transylvania, not too far from the famed Bran Castle that inspired the story of Dracula, Prăpăstiile Zărneştilor (Zărneşti Gorges) is a popular tourist attraction in central Romania. It’s also one of the country’s most popular climbing destinations, especially in summer. The gorges sit next to the picturesque mountain town of Zărneşti, within the
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Thinking of heading to a climbing destination that’s not all the rage these days? Romania may not exactly be on top of the list when it comes to rad European climbing spots, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve your attention. In fact, if I’d have to pick just two words to describe climbing in
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During our month-long dirtbagging and climbing trip in Greece, which brought us to Leonidio and Kyparissi, the gems of the Peloponnese, we also spent a few days at the charming beach at Vlychada; including New Year’s Eve. South of Kyparissi, Vlychada is a dream climbing destination and a dirtbag enclave. A hidden, deep bay with
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