CANCELLED Sorry!! £585 per person Ratio 1:5 7th to 14th Nov 2010 ***7 spaces remaining***
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After the success of the 08 and 09 holidays to Geyikbayiri near Antalya in Turkey, we are running another week in 2010. Geyikbayiri offers classic golden rock on tufas, crimps, slabs, everything. It's accompanied by a great climbing camp within easy walking distance of all the crags, making for a superb climbing holiday destination. Steve McClure is the leading British sport climber and his name is next to the hardest climb in the country at Malham cove; Overshadow, a whopping 9a+. Read his interview>>. Steve knows Geyikbayiri and all the routes extremely well having coached there the last two years. He has a remarkable ability to be one of the world's best climbers and be able to easily relate to people climbing at all levels. He has a calm, relaxed and analytical approach that most people find very useful! On previous trips Steve and I worked together on trips, but at the time of the 2010 holiday a new life will have entered the world two months earlier in the shape of my baby!! So I can introduce Rob... |  |
 | Rob Napier will be running this holiday with Steve. Steve and I know him through the Foundry climbing wall in Sheffield where Rob instructs and coaches regularly. Steve and Rob have also worked on courses at the climbing wall together. Rob teaches people of all ages and experiences but also plays a key role in coaching some of the young climbers in the Foundry Academy. But his coaching experience isn't limited to indoors, he's done plenty outside in the Peak. Rob is also a dark horse on the climbing front having slipped in a remarkable redpoint of Mecca (8b+) at Raven Tor in what was reported to be practically baltic unclimbable conditions (from two friends, who have done more than enough hard climbing at altitude!). |
This trip is suitable for people already leading french 5 (sport grading) upwards.. or British VS. The week is not suitable for complete beginners, but it doesn't matter if your experience is only limited to indoors. There are 10 places available on each week.
At the end of this holiday we can guarantee you will:
| The above price includes
The price does not include your flight to Turkey (flights to Antalya) and evening meals |
To book your place you need to pay a £150 deposit.
 | You couldn't wish for more varied climbing. The main types are tufas, vertical crimp style and conglomerate. These pack into routes of different length and angle where even steep ground isn't necessarily strenuous as you bridge between tufas. Throughout the week you will have climbed on all types on both sides of the valley. | |
 | You will be staying in chalet style bungalows. Most will have ensuite bathrooms. They are cosy, really making you feel like you are on holiday and giving you the just right amount of luxury. To find out more about the accommodation click >>here | |
 | The hub of the josito camp where we are staying is the bar and restaurant. For breakfast, fresh tea or coffee (choose capuccinos or lattes...), muesli and fruit, scrambled eggs and salad or breads, nutella, jams... Lunches will include sandwiches with feta cheese or tuna, salads, tomatoes with delicious local fruit and more. We will dine here eating the communal meal with all the other camp members or visit the local fish restaurant. Meals are cheap - up to 10 euros including starters. | |
 | There will be one rest day half way through the week, necessary to get the most out of your climbing. We hire cars and ensure swimming and eating in a delicious local restaurant take place! The swimming in a freshwater lagoon is a must. There will be an extra nominal charge of £10-15 to cover car hire and petrol. |
| Sunday | arrive |
| Monday | basics of footwork and movement. Get used to the rock and area |
| Tuesday | onsighting and the mental game |
| Wednesday | more rock techniques e.g. climbing steep rock |
| Thursday | rest day |
| Friday | redpoint practice - how to push yourself further |
| Saturday | redpointing or onsighting - putting the week's skills together |
| Sunday | leave |
We have an in depth knowledge of the routes in the area, meaning we will be able to point you in the direction of appropriate climbs which you will enjoy and be able to push yourself on. Also the routes we choose for demonstrations have been thoroughly researched to ensure you learn the most! Expect:
- technique demos
- one to one coaching
- group discussion about training, mental approach, both formal and informal
- opportunity to ask advice and questions throughout the week. Often people gain as much information at the dinner table as at the crag!
The cheapest direct flights we can find so far are with http://www.flythomascook.com/ which offers flights on Sundays and Tuesdays only. http://www.britishairways.com/ also offer direct flights. Another option is with Turkish Airlines. You may also wish to fly to Istanbul (where there are many cheap flights to, check easyjet) and catch an internal flight to Antalya.
Also look at Monarch airlines.
