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The Climbing Festival of Kalymnos Kicks Off Friday Oct. 5th

2018-10-04 by Laura Kohlenberger

Kalymnos Climbing Festival

Climbers from all over the world will take part in this year’s Climbing Festival of Kalymnos scheduled for October 5th, 6th and 7th. This year’s program includes presentations, climbing lessons, competitions, deep water soloing, live rock music, and a lot who lot of climbing.

Tags: Alex "AJ" Johnson, climbing clinic, Climbing Festival of Kalymnos, Elena Village, Kalymnos events, Kalymnos sports, Klemen Becan, mountain hiking, Peter Croft, Prefecture of the South Aegean, rock climbing, wall climbing

Trekking the North-West Himalayas – touching the roof of the world

2014-10-10 by William Taylor

Himachal Pradesh, India

The Himalayan chain is home to the world’s highest and most impressive mountain peak, The Everest. Its plateau begins in Pakistan and it stretches all the way to beautiful India, Bhutan, and beautiful Nepal until it reaches China on the east. The landscape from the top is majestic; packed with surreal glaciers, deep valleys and hidden lakes, Himalaya is a dreamlike destination for avid trekkers.

Tags: Himalayas, India tourism, India travel, Kashmir, Ladakh, mountain hiking, mountain trek, Punjab, trekking

Winter in Kosovo: Hiking in the Šar Mountains

2011-01-05 by Sharmistha Ray

Brezovica

When visiting Kosovo during the Winter months, one of the top activities worth pursuing is hiking in the Sar Mountains. This Balkans mountain range offers almost unparalleled challenge and breathtaking vistas for the newcomer and veteran hiker alike. The Kosovo Valley below, and Šar Mountains National Park also offer rare encounters with some 20 unusual wildlife species.

Tags: albania, backpack Kosovo, Balkans, hiking, Kosovo, Kosovo Mountains, Kosovo travel, mountain hiking, mountain species, Sar Mountains




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