Meteora (Greece) (map)

The gang hanging around the campground in Kastraki

Towers of the Meteora

Evening sun over the towers of the Meteora

Nikos preparing to lead the first pitch
Duett

Nikos following the crux of Duett
Duett

Nikos rapping off the top
Es geht auch ohne!

Jim and Nikos on the last route before leaving the beautiful Meteora
Es geht auch ohne!

Aris at the belay on Corner of Madness
Corner of Madness

Aris high on the Pillar of Dreams (about 6 pitches up)
Pillar of Dreams

Corner of Madness as seen on the approach
Corner of Madness

Aris nears the top of the second pitch
Corner of Madness

Ares reads the summit register on top of Heilger Geist
Pillar of Dreams

An anchor consists of 1/2" eye bolts
Pillar of Dreams

Looking down from the second belay -- a sea of knobs and pebbles
Pillar of Dreams

The town of Kastraki

The town of Kastraki with the distinctive Meteora towers in the background

Aris and Fondas at a belay on Hypotenuse
Hypotenuse

Manos leading the second pitch
Line of the Fallen Drop

Returning from a day at the crag

Close-up of Aris and Fondas at a belay on Hypotenuse
Hypotenuse

Aris and Fondas at a belay on Hypotenuse
Hypotenuse

Jim attempting a harder route (VIII+)
Fingertip and Sky

Jim leading on large knobs (notice the tied off knob)
Line of the Fallen Drop

Manos at the belay amidst a sea of pebbles
Line of the Fallen Drop

Close-up of Manos rappelling amidst a sea of pebbles
Line of the Fallen Drop

Manos rappelling amidst a sea of pebbles
Line of the Fallen Drop