Orion 7c+ – Odyssey, Kalymnos

Alexander Ryden, Orion 7c+, Kalymnos, Climbing, Klättring
PLACE · Odyssey, Kalymnos, Greece
/ ROUTE · Orion
/ GRADE · 7c+
/ STYLE · Red Point
Orion 7c+ is a short, continuously overhanging sport route at the Odyssey sector on Kalymnos. The line is known for powerful, widely spaced moves and a concentrated bouldery crux. This page documents my ascent on the island’s technical limestone.
PLACE

Odyssey, Kalymnos, Greece

ROUTE

Orion

GRADE

7c+

ASCENT

Red Point

Alexander Rydén climbing Orion 7c+

Orion is a 20-metre 7c+ sport route at Odyssey on Kalymnos, Greece. Located on the Orion Wall, the route climbs steep grey limestone with the pockets and tufa formations characteristic of the sector.

Odyssey is one of Kalymnos’ best-known sport climbing areas, combining limestone walls, overhangs and caves with a wide range of routes across the grades.

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