[Jerry Morefat]

Whilst this thread is at the top of the pile, anyone been in April/May? Any idea how much of a risk of wet tufas there is then?

I went in May a couple of years ago. Seepage wasn't a problem at any of the crags I went to (Grande Grotta, Odyssey, Arhi). However we didn't go to Sicati Cave which is apparently the new black. Friends climbed there this April though, so I assume seepage isn't an issue.

[mrjonathanr]

These climbing festival things really annoy me. ... Then you're supposed to think "I'd like to go on holiday too", I know, I'll go and buy another North Face jacket.

Why? Do they come with Air Miles? 

FWIW I totally agree with you, and this commercial and intrusive approach puts me off the brand. But I'm from a different era and I bet there's a market for this approach. Just walk down Deansgate.

[Fiend]

Good cynicism, I approve.

How is Kaylmnos in December?? Dryness rather than temperature-wise??

[Charlton Chestwig]

Hi there,

Just wondering how busy (from a climbing point of view) Kalymnos gets over a typical easter. Hoping not to have to queue for 3star routes.

Also are there direct flights these days?

Cheers

Rich

[Baron]

Planning a week in Kalymnos at Whitsun.

Place to stay sorted, but wondering about best/cheapest travel options?

From Manchester ideally.

[groovedog]

we got flights from Glasgow to Kos for £150 with Easyjet for Easter, also I think Ryanair out of Stansted. I guess there are a lot more flight options in May as the season gets in full swing.

[Muenchener]

I'm heading out in the Autumn with some mates. The guy who is organising the trip is a teacher and so can only go for one week for school half term. I potentially could go a bit earlier: what are my chances of being able to pick up climbing partners over there? I'm pretty quiet and introverted and have, so far, exactly zero experience of picking up random strangers at the crag. (Perhaps I should organise a coaching session with Kelvin over the summer)

Also, I'm something of a specialist at short, vertical bouldery routes & have a profound fear of getting pumped. I assume there will be a lot of ARCing on jugs in my immediate future?

[James Malloch]

When are you out there? My friend and I will be there from 2nd to 16th October and you'd be welcome to grab belays.

I've not been myself and no idea of our plans other than we have booked some flights but we will be likely be staying in the town near the climbers bar.

[Muenchener]

Thanks, but I'll be a bit later. My mates are going 28th October - 4th November; the earliest I could go would be the 21st.

[James Malloch]

No worries - hope that you find a partner!