I stopped by Santorini on the way. I started hiking on it's highest peak Profitis Ilias until I saw a big sign saying something about "Warning: Military Radar Causes Uncontrollable Bursts Of Cancerous Radiation". That turned me around in a hurry.
Great presentation, I really enjoyed reading this. I like the way you linked to the relevant pictures, that always makes these trip reports more engrossing.
Try the Pindos range for "hilly" in Greece!
Unfortunately, the information about it here on SP is a bit scarce, even if there is a page about it, but there's the great Vikos Gorge and massive vertical walls near Papingo, to name a few of the sights.
I am sure there is, but as always in Europe, in the native language (greek in this case). And I guess the greek alphabet doesn't ease more the search...
Great report. Good thing you went for it while the weather was clear. When I climbed Olympus in Oct. 1996 it was sunny in town but the mountain was in a whiteout. I ascended from the back side of the peak and down climbed the standard route in the rain! Pretty exciting stuff.
Redwic - Jun 10, 2010 4:49 pm - Voted 10/10
Great story, my friend!You truly are an international mountaineer. This was a great trip report. Thank you for sharing this!
gimpilator - Jun 11, 2010 12:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great story, my friend!Thanks Craig. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to out plans this weekend!
ridgeguy - Jun 10, 2010 8:11 pm - Voted 10/10
Very cool.It seems I missed something other than Santorini when I was in Greece. I'll have to climb this when I go back now! Looks like a good one.
gimpilator - Jun 11, 2010 12:52 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Very cool.I stopped by Santorini on the way. I started hiking on it's highest peak Profitis Ilias until I saw a big sign saying something about "Warning: Military Radar Causes Uncontrollable Bursts Of Cancerous Radiation". That turned me around in a hurry.
calebEOC - Jun 10, 2010 10:11 pm - Voted 10/10
Good Trip ReportGreat presentation, I really enjoyed reading this. I like the way you linked to the relevant pictures, that always makes these trip reports more engrossing.
gimpilator - Jun 11, 2010 2:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Good Trip ReportThanks. Pictures are my favorite part of the process so I try to make good use of them.
BobSmith - Jun 10, 2010 10:25 pm - Voted 10/10
Cool!Nice report! I think I could maybe do that peak! I have no real desire to go more than Class 4.
gimpilator - Jun 11, 2010 2:19 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Cool!I feel the same way. I'm not a rock climber nor am I ashamed to admit it.
Curtissimo - Jun 10, 2010 10:30 pm - Voted 10/10
awesome report!this is great stuff Adam!
gimpilator - Jun 11, 2010 2:19 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: awesome report!Thanks Curtis
gimpilator - Jun 11, 2010 2:22 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Holy Cow!Hilly is right. The ranges south of Olympus were a sight for sore eyes. Thanks.
rgg - Nov 23, 2010 11:03 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Holy Cow!Try the Pindos range for "hilly" in Greece!
Unfortunately, the information about it here on SP is a bit scarce, even if there is a page about it, but there's the great Vikos Gorge and massive vertical walls near Papingo, to name a few of the sights.
EastKing - Jun 11, 2010 1:48 am - Voted 10/10
Excellent!Awesome TR on a great area. Now that you are back in the states let's do some climbing!!!
gimpilator - Jun 11, 2010 2:24 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Excellent!Sure thing. How about White Horse?
visentin - Jun 11, 2010 2:44 am - Voted 10/10
The bestreport I saw so far which gives a real and genuine view of what the Olympos region look like.
gimpilator - Jun 11, 2010 2:26 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: The bestI appreciate that. When I was doing my research, I was surprised by the lack of detailed information out there.
visentin - Jun 28, 2010 4:08 am - Voted 10/10
Re: The bestI am sure there is, but as always in Europe, in the native language (greek in this case). And I guess the greek alphabet doesn't ease more the search...
rovenell - Jun 11, 2010 11:41 am - Hasn't voted
Better than my tripGreat report. Good thing you went for it while the weather was clear. When I climbed Olympus in Oct. 1996 it was sunny in town but the mountain was in a whiteout. I ascended from the back side of the peak and down climbed the standard route in the rain! Pretty exciting stuff.
gimpilator - Jun 11, 2010 12:48 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Better than my tripSo it can be done then. Sounds a bit nasty though. I see you live only a few miles from me. Welcome to Summit Post!
drorfid - Jun 13, 2010 7:06 am - Hasn't voted
yeah its nicei also met a couple and did the skala part together with them back in 98'...