MULTI-PITCH

You already lead climb regularly (minimum 5c) and want to become autonomous in multi-pitch routes?

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This intensive 3-session course (over 3 days) is designed to teach you all the essential skills to manage a multi-pitch route independently and safely. All activities take place in the shade (multi-pitch routes exclusively in the morning).

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Detailed Programme:

• Session 1 (approximately 3 hours) – Theoretical and practical ground training (around Massouri, on a dedicated training wall, not on a cliff):
  Building and managing belays (triangulation, master point carabiner, adjustable daisy chain), belay system from the stance, belaying the second and the leader from above, rope management (stacking, storage). 

• Sessions 2 & 3 (approximately 5 hours each) – Real-world application on rock: Ascent of two multi-pitch routes suited to your level (in the morning, in the shade) to practise all the learned maneuvers in real conditions. Learning or refining abseiling techniques (guided rappels, autoblock backups, rope management). Personalised advice on route reading (topo), strategy, and overall safety.
   

Advantages:

• Become fully autonomous in multi-pitch climbing with confidence 

• Small private groups (max. 2 people) for intensive and personalised learning 

• Routes chosen from Kalymnos’ most beautiful classics, always in morning shade 

• Visible and lasting progression
   

Conditions:

• Minimum level: Lead climb 5c comfortably and master dynamic belaying 

• If you are unsure about your lead technique or want a refresher, an additional single-pitch session (focused on clipping, belaying, falling) can be added before the course 

• Very limited places (1 to 2 participants max.) 

• Equipment provided (ropes, quickdraws, etc.)
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This course is ideal for motivated climbers ready to take the next step and explore Kalymnos’ multi-pitch routes independently.