Photos by Nicolas Smalios and Aris Theodoropoulos - The Kalymnos Rock Climbing Festival, celebrating the enchanting rocks of Kalymnos, Greece, took place, for the 4th time, on May 22-26, 2009. The highlight of this years festival was none other than the mega-talented, 16 year-old Czech climber, Adam Ondra. More than 300 climbers from around the world participated (84 Greeks, 50 Germans, 28 Swedes, 28 Swiss, 26 Austrians, 16 Italians, 13 Spaniards, 12 Americans and individuals from 15 more countries). The event was made possible with support from the Greek Tourism Organisation and the Greek company POLO. Read the event recap by festival organizer Aris Theodoropoulos.
