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ABOUT FRED
Your passionate climbing monitor and instructor in Kalymnos
From childhood to the cliff, a journey dedicated to verticality and vast open spaces.
Once Upon A Time In Nature
The call of adventure and verticality has resonated within me since childhood. My first ascents? The rooftops of houses, a daring initiation at the age of 8. Although climbing wasn't my main activity during my youth, it always remained an underlying passion.
My sporting background is rich and varied: I spent many years skateboarding, challenged my endurance by running my first marathon at 30, and explored trails for a decade through long-distance trail runs, including the Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix, a demanding loop of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) covering 96 km. Cycling, hiking, and ski touring complete my favorite activities. I love the vastness of snow-covered mountains in winter and long traverses through pristine landscapes.
From Lasers To The Cliff: A Quest For Freedom
10+
Years Experience
For 15 years, I worked in research and development on laser systems dedicated to fusion, in the Paris region. This period gave me the privilege of living in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest, an exceptional playground where I could indulge in my passion for climbing almost daily!
Driven by a deep desire for freedom, I made a radical life change. I obtained my climbing instructor diploma in 2015, an intensive one-and-a-half-year training focused on teaching skills and safety in sport climbing, multi-pitch routes, and trad climbing, for all levels. This enriching experience allowed me to climb in many iconic regions of France, such as the Calanques, Sainte-Victoire, Verdon, and Jonte. My vertical explorations also led me to cliffs I particularly love, such as Margalef and Siurana in Spain, Finale Ligure in Italy, Flatanger in Norway, Ulassai in Sardinia, Leonidio in Greece, and Thakhek in Laos.
A Life On The Vertical: Sharing & Passing On
Today, my quest continues with a burning desire to pass on the fullness of vast open spaces and the joy of verticality. I love sharing the culture and practice of cliff climbing. Serenity, kindness, and attentiveness are the qualities that people I have the pleasure of guiding recognize in me.
On The Cliffs of Kalymnos: The Magic of A Unique Place
My wanderings led me to Kalymnos, and the charm of this fascinating island deeply captivated me. The mildness of its climate, the tranquility of its landscapes, and, of course, the richness of its cliffs won me over. It is here, for the past 10 years, that I have been organizing climbing courses and activities for all levels, with the enthusiasm of sharing the magic of this exceptional place. Kalymnos has the power to transform everyone who comes to experience it. Whether you spend a few hours or several weeks there, the enchantment will work its magic!