05 Oct

Posted at 21:01h in Blog

In multi-pitch climbing, choosing the right anchor is not a matter of fashion, but of pure physics and safety. The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), in its first technical manual (alpine Skills Handbook), clearly recommends three basic types of anchors: 1. Fixed Anchor with an...

17 Jul

Posted at 18:02h in Blog

Grade 6c Route Listia (The robbery)    Crag Davelis Cave, Penteli -…and why call it Listia? -Because it robs you of your strength, mate, it drains you. Plus, this is a bandit’s cave after all...

04 Jun

Posted at 11:52h in Blog

Grade 6a Route #34  Crag Petra Liagos Our tribute to Attica's single-pitch routes could not but start from where single-pitch climbing in Attica, and in Greece, essentially (and formally) began: "Petra Liagos". This grey limestone monolith of Parnitha lies in the Thrakomakedones area and was formerly known by the name...