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Planning

Sport vs trad climbing holidays: which is right for you?

Bolted sport routes vs placing your own gear on trad routes. What each style demands and which destinations suit each.

Seasons

Best time to visit Kalymnos

September to November is the prime window. Why it fills fast, what the shoulder seasons offer, and how to book accommodation before it's gone.

Destinations

Spain climbing crags for intermediate sport climbers

Siurana, Margalef, and Costa Blanca — what grade range each suits and which sectors are worth the walk-in.

Gear

What to pack for a climbing holiday

The gear list for a week at the crag — what you need, what you can hire, and what not to bother bringing.

Accommodation

Finding accommodation near climbing areas

Gîtes, apartments, and campgrounds close to the crag. What to look for and how to book before the good spots go.

Destinations

Dolomites multi-pitch: a beginner's guide

Routes, grades, gear requirements, and the logistics of hut-to-hut climbing in one of Europe's finest mountain environments.

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