climbing moms wine tour
Announcing our first-ever trip for adults! The Climbing Moms Wine Tour is an 8-12 day immersive experience in the climbing, culture, and flavor of what will become a variety of destinations around the world - specifically for adult females 21+ (you don’t need to be a mom!). Our first destination is the Peloponnesus region of southern Greece planned for May, 2024. See below for details and registration.
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Greece: Peloponnesus, May 6-14, 2024
We’ve moved the dates a few days later to follow the Greek Easter holiday, running through the 6th of May.
Spend 8 days exploring the magical Peloponnesus of Southern Greece. This area is rich with world-class limestone sport climbing, friendly and gracious locals, endless sunshine, pristine beaches, mouth watering olive oil and wine, and, of-course, the Greek diet. Touring the Peloponnesus is sure to revitalize you with the best climbing, food, and hospitality.
Details:
Location: Beginning and ending in Athens. Touring the Nemea region and the lovely seaside village of Kyparissi and surrounding attractions (see map below)
Climbing: Well-bolted limestone sport climbing primarily in the 5.10 - 5.12+ range. An emphasis will be placed on leading, although top-roping will be available. Some of the best climbing on the planet in this difficulty range exists in this area.
Wine: this tour will visit the mountainous Nemea region, Greece’s most important for the production of deep reds. Additionally, we’ll visit the Monemvasia Winery, makers of the unique Malvasia varietal, as well as some highly underrated whites.
Food: there’s not much we can say about the Greek diet, other than we think it’s the best! Taste the freshness, the flavors, and the simplicity! Learn how to make food using traditional methods. This tour will sample the abundance that Greece has to offer. Vegetarians are welcomed and encouraged! All dinners will be included with trip price. Other meals and snacks will be available at local taverns or grocery as needed.
Beaches: we don’t want to give away too much here, but the crystal clear sea water and smooth pebble beaches will make it very difficult to go home.
Accommodations: simple yet elegant traditional stone house apartments. Shared or single-occupancy is available.
Ages: 21 and up
Minimum ability: must be confident leading a minimum of 5.10 on gym routes. Some experience on rock is preferred. Our extensive mentorship and coaching experience will help nurture your performance aspirations.
Price: $2950 for double/triple occupancy accommodation; $3350 for single occupancy accommodation. Includes all on-ground transportation, guiding, accommodation, and dinners. Price will go up $500 on January 1.
Equipment needed: it will be required to arrive with a 60-70m rope or 15 quickdraws (TBD); helmet; harness, shoes, and personal equipment; and appropriate travel gear and clothing.
Tour guides/mentors: this tour will be led by alpha climbing owner Aaron Hjelt, who has spent nearly 8 months over 7 trips to the region; and alpha mentor and climbing coach Robyn Ragins, who has climbed all over the world and loves to share her passion and enthusiasm.
Information is still being updated. If you have any questions please contact us before submitting the deposit.
Proposed itinerary (subject to change based on local availability and interest):
Day 1 (May 4) - Arrival at Athens international Airport by 2 PM. Load into vans and head south to the Nemea wine region and Frygani crag. Dinner at a local tavern.
Day 2 - Morning climbing session at Frygani sector. Afternoon wine tasting at the regional tasting room. Drive to Kyparissi. Dinner at Cavo Kortia seaside tavern.
Day 3 - Morning swim at Kyparissi beach and spanakopita making with Dmitra. Afternoon climbing at Watermill. Dinner at Dmitra’s.
Day 4 - Climbing at “The Hideout.” Evening swim in the bay. Dinner at a Kyparissi tavern.
Day 5 - Trip to Monemvasia and Winery. Evening seaside fish dinner at Remetzo Tavern.
Day 6 - Climbing and beach going at Balogeri beach (one of Greece’s BEST beaches). Visit friend Gus’s farm and tasting of olive oil and stories from Gus.
Day 7 - Swimming, climbing at Kapsala, and final dinner at Cavo Kortia.
Day 8 - Morning climbing at Kastraki, or early start to Athens. Evening dinner in Athens and sight-seeing.
Day 9 (May 12) - Fly from Athens in a.m.
Click here for a map of the locations presented on the itinerary