Skiadianiko

Peloponnese, GR

__Skiadiániko__ is one of the biggest crags in Leonidio, with routes in a wide variety of grades and climbing styles for every climber. That said, the majority of routes are in the easy and middle grades (4b–6b). The cliff is on the right side of a sweeping rock face opposite (north) of Élona, with unobstructed views of the monastery. The lovely path to the crag is part of an ancient path connecting Élona to Vaskina village. __Climbing__ On very good, solid limestone. On the left, massive low-angle slabs with easy routes from 4b–6a. At the middle and upper parts, an overhanging cave with stalactites and long tufa snakes, and grades from 6c+ to 7c+. Unfortunately, there are piles of goat poop all around. When climbing up to the cave (fixed ropes), please be very careful not to dislodge stones which will fall on climbers below. On the right, the most popular sector with exciting climbing and routes from 6a–7b on highly featured rock. Routes were equipped as part of the AOS Project in 2015/16. __Gear__ A single 70m rope + 18 QDs. __Conditions__ Mostly hot. Best for climbing on sunny winter days, or on cloudy days in spring and autumn. __Shade (Exposure: S)__ Until 12:00 (right) or after 15:00 (parts of the upper cave). Most other parts are in the sun all day. __Kids__ Good. The path is beautiful and there is some suitable terrain at parts of the crag. ------------------- __Pomegranate__ is a newer sub-sector on the path to Skiadiániko. It's a good place for afternoon climbing if the sun at Skiadiániko Main gets too strong. __Climbing__ On very technical vertical rock, as well as on slightly overhanging orange rock with strong features and some colonettes. The 10 routes here so far are long (25–40m) and graded 6b+ to 7b+, the majority being around 7a/7a+. All routes at this writing were equipped by David Lyon and Terry Taylor in 2017/18. Sadly, the rock is not the best. Parts of it are a bit scary, small flakes are ready to come off, and more traffic and cleaning of vegetation and loose rock is necessary. During a route maintenance in 2018/19, more cleaning was attempted and extra bolts were added to some routes. Also, bolts were removed from one route and its extension (not in the topo) because of dangerous loose/dubious rock. __Gear__ A single 80m rope + 24 QDs. Helmets are mandatory. Conditions Good for climbing on hot afternoons or winter mornings. __Shade (Exposure: SE)__ After about 14:30–15:00. __Kids__ Okay, but stay far away from the climbers.
CRAG STATISTICS
68
Routes
33047
meters climbed
1434
Zlags
6b
average grade

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Family friendly
Safe
Parking
Slabs
Vertical
Overhanging
Roof
Exposition
541 m.
20 min.

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