Taygete – 6 pitches, 6b+ 205 m. | Multi Pitch Climb in Pleiades Crag – Katafyki Ravine – Ermioni

On November 1, 2022November 4, 2022 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Climbing, Mountaineering general2 Comments

Taygete (6b+, 205 m) was established and equipped in September 2022 by Vertical Art Greece, and first ascent was claimed by C. Rigas and Olympus Mountaineering. Taygete (6b+, 205 m) is located a bit southern (to the right) compared to Maia and starts from a nice dihedral, slightly left from the second obvious ridge of the west face of the Pleiades crag. Pleiades crag, is located on the west wall in the ravine of Katafyki, and specifically, between the Katafyki Main Crag and the Petrogerakas Crag.

Climbing in Ermionida, Argolis (Greece) Guidebook Edition 2022

On September 27, 2022 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Climbing7 Comments

Once upon a time, back in the 2000’s, a climbing revolution occurred in Ermionida, East Peloponnese. The British climber, Jim Titt, and the German Inge Zaczek went and equipped more than 200 routes on the area’s excellent limestone rocks, with stainless steel bolts. They spent a lot of their time, money and effort for the development of sport …

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Dardiza Bayby Shitter V- UIAA 20 m. | Trad Climbing in Dardiza Bay – Ermioni

On July 9, 2022 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Mountaineering general12 Comments

“Dardiza Bayby Shitter” (V-, 20 m.) first ascent was claimed on 08/07/2022 by V. Christopoulos, Olympus Mountaineering and C. Toutoutzis. The route is situated in the north face of the rock formation which is located north-west from Dardiza Bay, just few kilometers far from Ermioni.

The route can be described as an “introduction” to traditional climbing with a single pitch length and of maximum grade V- UIAA.

Maia – 5 pitches, 5c 178 m. | Multi Pitch Climb in Katafyki Ravine – Ermioni

On May 2, 2022February 25, 2023 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Climbing, Mountaineering general14 Comments

Maia (5c, 178 m) was established and equipped in April 2022 by Vertical Art Greece, and first ascent was claimed by K. Grafanakis and Olympus Mountaineering.
Maia (5c, 178 m) follows the characteristic ridge which is located on the west wall in the ravine of Katafyki, and specifically, between the Katafyki Main Crag and the Petrogerakas Crag.
Maia (5c, 178 m) is 5 pitches long and it is fully equipped with bolts along its entire length so that the use of portable protection (nut, cams etc.) is not necessary. Anchors have been fitted to each belay station.

Dardiza Bayby 5 IV+ UIAA 20 m. | Trad Climbing in Dardiza Bay – Ermioni

On April 20, 2022May 2, 2022 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Mountaineering general5 Comments

“Dardiza Bayby 5” (IV+, 20 m.) first ascent was made on 14/04/2022 by Olympus Mountaineering and C. Toutoutzis.

The route is situated in the north face of the rock formation which is located north-west from Dardiza Bay, just few kilometers far from Ermioni.

The route can be described as an “introduction” to traditional climbing with a single pitch length and of maximum grade IV+ UIAA.

Dardiza Bayby 4 V- UIAA 20 m. | Trad Climbing in Dardiza Bay – Ermioni

On April 15, 2022May 2, 2022 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Mountaineering general8 Comments

“Dardiza Bayby 4” (V-, 20 m.) first ascent was made on 14/04/2022 by C. Toutoutzis and Olympus Mountaineering.
The route is situated in the north face of the rock formation which is located north-west from Dardiza Bay, just few kilometers far from Ermioni.

The route can be described as an “introduction” to traditional climbing with a single pitch length and of maximum grade V- UIAA.

Dardiza Bayby 3 IV UIAA 20 m. | Trad Climbing in Dardiza Bay – Ermioni

On April 11, 2022May 2, 2022 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Mountaineering general4 Comments

“Dardiza Bayby 3” (IV, 30 m.) first ascent was made on 10/04/2022 by Olympus Mountaineering, C. Toutoutzis and V. Christopoulos. The route is situated in the north face of the rock formation which is located north-west from Dardiza Bay, just few kilometers far from Ermioni. The route can be described as an “introduction” to traditional climbing with a single pitch length and of maximum grade IV UIAA.

Climbing in Petrogerakas Crag – Ermionida – Argolis – Greece

On April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Climbing6 Comments

A new sport climbing crag was developed near Ermioni and specifically near the already well established climbing crag Katafyki.

The crag was developed and equipped in early spring 2022 by Vertical Art Greece with main equipper K. Grafanakis and with a kind contribution of the local climbing community, Climb Ermionida.

The rock consists of grey-brown and red limestone of very good quality but due to the fact the crag is newly developed, the rock on some routes might be a bit sharp. In total there are 8 routes for all types of climbing, but was mainly developed for climbers taking their first steps on the vertical walls.

Dardiza Bayby 2 IV UIAA 30 m. | Trad Climbing in Dardiza Bay – Ermioni

On December 31, 2021December 27, 2021 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Mountaineering general15 Comments

“Dardiza Bayby 2” (IV, 30 m.) first ascent was made on 19/012/2021 by C. Toutoutzis and Olympus Mountaineering.

The route is situated in the west face of the rock formation which is located south-west from Dardiza Bay, just few kilometers far from Ermioni. The route can be described as an “introduction” to traditional climbing with a single pitch length and of maximum grade IV UIAA.