Hans Florine and Heidi Wirtz ~ Kalymnos/Telendos, Greece - November 11-17th 2024
7 Days of Climbing and Yoga with Hans and Heidi
Overview
Kalymnos is a world-class sport climbing destination. It's a magical and beautiful place that any climber will soon fall in love with.
Why you should join us and why Greece is so special:
- We keep the climber to guide ratio small for this trip with no more than 4 clients to one guide.
- This trip is great for all levels as there are very easy climbs right next door to more challenging rock climbs at all crags that we visit.
- You will be climbing with Hans and Heidi exclusively. They are both world class climbers that have decades of experience both on the rock as well as in the guiding and coaching world. We will work individually with people to help improve movement and proficiency in climbing. We guarantee that you will climb at least a grade higher by the completion of our week together on the rocks.
- Heidi and Hans have taught hundreds of people the art of rock climbing. This is the perfect chance to learn to climb in a safe and friendly environment with amazing instructors.
- We will keep our bodies happy with 3 yoga practices right on the waters edge to ease the stiff muscles from our climbing days.
- This trip is also quite relaxing. We are staying on the quiet and relaxing island of Telendos. There's just something about the beauty of the place and the fact that we all have our own accommodations right on the Aegean Sea that seems to cause us to take things a little easier in our down time.
- There are no roads on Telendos, making this a quiet and relaxing sanctuary to unwind.
- Both couples and individuals will love the beauty and serene atmosphere of these amazing Greek islands.
- Every room has a view of the Aegean Sea from our individual open air balcony. You can also walk right out your door and down the steps to swim in the sea!
- There is great shopping on Kalymnos Island.
- There will also be time to explore the islands by foot, motorbike, car or bicycle.
For Those seeking additional adventure!
- Multi pitch add on days!! Join us for an amazing day/s on the rock as we climb to the top of one of the beautiful sea cliff walls of the islands. There are numerous multi pitch options on both Kalymnos as well as the neighboring island of Tolendos. These will be a full day outing with no more than 2:1 guide to client ratio. Sign up early as we have limited space for these days! **Housing is not included, however we can arrange this for you.
- Additional climbing days!! The trip is 7 days, but you can contact us at info@earthplayretreats.com if you'd like to book additional days.
Location
We will be staying on the island of Telendos, a small islet 0.7 nautical miles away from Kalymnos. It is a very small and peaceful island.
Telendos maintains a traditional lifestyle with a modern days sense. There are small paved paths all over the islet, and others that are nothing but rocks and dirt. Wandering on these, the visitor can meet small traditional houses and friendly people.
Afrodite Rooms is a small family run hotel that will make our Kalymnos Retreat unforgettable. Each room has a great view and relaxing vibe from your private balcony or the shared yard.
A world-class climbing destination, the Kalymnian landscape is rocky, with rock faces of unique quality for sport climbing, easily accessible within a few minutes walking time from most of the islands settlements and motorways, offering breathtaking views with the endless blue of the Aegean Sea.
Today the island has almost 2500 well equipped sport climbing routes for all climbing levels from easy routes for beginners to extremely hard ones for the experts. The island features a series of easy slabs, technical wall climbs, wild overhanging and climbs between stalactites. The majority of the routes are single pitch but several multipitch routes are available as well.
The people of Kalymnos are genuine, open-handed, warm-hearted people who will try to make your stay unforgettable.
Remote beaches, turquoise waters, limestone all around, fresh produce…this island is a paradise. If you like Greek food, you are going to love this trip! This retreat will feature seasonal local produce amazingly prepared in the Greek fashion by our lovely hostess. They even make their own olive oil and cure their own olives (of course).
What It Includes
Includes:
- Private or shared room with your significant other. An additional fee will be charged for your partner based on accommodation, yoga and meals.
- 6 Breakfasts
- 2 Group dinners out on the town
- 3 Yoga Classes
- 4 Climbing Outings. We will tour you to the best crags that Kalymnos and Telendos has to offer and be incorporating mindful movement and breath work into our climbing days.
- One multi pitch day
- Profesional photos included.
- Free consultations on all logistics
- All ferry rides to and from Telendos island to Kalymnos **except on your arrival and departure days.
- Free audiobooks from Hans Florine: One the Nose & Speed Climbing
Not Included:
- Transportation to Kalymnos
- Transportation on and around the islands. Due to liability, we cannot rent scooters or cars for you. You will need an international driving license in order to rent a car and also a motorcycle endorsement to rent a scooter.
- Taxi ride and ferry to our accommodations.
- Alchohol
- Lunches
- 5 dinners
- Any other items you wish to purchase while on vacation.
- Tips for your guides.
- Additional activities. We can help you book them. Please let us know ahead of time if you would like to book: Extra Yoga classes, Massage, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Horseback Riding or additional Guided Rock Climbing
Our Guides On This Trip
International Speed Climbing Champion, Broke the Speed Record on the Nose of El Cap 8 times, Author and all around Amazing Human!
AMGA Certified Rock Guide, Yosemite Speed Climber, Professional Climbing Athlete with first ascents all around the globe and Yoga Teacher
Heidi is an accomplished climber in all realms of the sport. She has been guiding for over 20 years, is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide and professional climber for La Sportiva and PMI Ropes. Along with her passion for climbing she has taught yoga for climbers for over a decade. She works with people to get them back into the flow state and help them realize that this is a natural state of our being. We will work on the mat and on the wall to help us grow and develop.
Register
This retreat is limited to 8 participants and spaces fill up quick, so book your spot today!
Our refund policy is:
- 90 days notice: Full refund minus deposit
- 60 days notice: 75% refund
- 30 days notice: 50% refund
- Less than 30 days notice: No refund
We require that you purchase travel insurance for this trip. This will ensure that if anything unexpected should arise you will be fully reimbursed. Click HERE for a quote
Questions? Email info@earthplayretreats.com.
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