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5.11d,
Sport, 80 ft (24 m),
Avg: 3.8 from 158
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FA: unknown
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> Greece
> Kalymnos
> Grande Grotta
Description
Buckets! That's the best word to describe this climb but don't let the big holds fool you, this thing is steep and pumpy. There is probably no move harder than 5.10 but the continuously steep climbing will give you a workout for sure.
Location
As with all the route on Kalymnos the route name is painted at the base of the climb about 50' from the left side of the cave.
[Hide Comment] Think this has been downgraded to 7a/11d in latest guide - this seems fair, lots of rests on it. Don't underestimate the physicality though. I milked every rest I could find and I was worked head to toe by the time I lowered off.
Jan 16, 2018
[Hide Comment] Probably the most bizarre climbing experience I've ever had. The feet look like they're gone, until you realize they're hanging down behind you! Incredible climb. Some parts were quite wet on a hot, dry day. Stalactites kick ass!
May 4, 2018
[Hide Comment] Obligatory power endurance classic. It can feel physical! Apart from maybe a sequencing challenge at the 2/3rd point, all the moves felt to be around the same demand to me.
Jul 29, 2020
[Hide Comment] The climbing in this cave is absolutely otherworldly. The first time I got on this route it felt impossible. Then I watched an experienced stalactite climber get the flash by milking half a dozen rests I hadn't seen, and by learning from him I got the send on my third go. Stalactite climbing is unreal, and so different from anything I've done before. If you come to Kalymnos, don't leave without climbing some stalactites.
Sep 28, 2022
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