About Us

 The most rewarding experience I had ever since I started CHC, is when one of my young students (age 11) managed to free climb his first 6a.

While guiding others, I often encounter a common obstacle—the fear of falling. In a few instances, successfully navigating through this fear and witnessing individuals achieve ‘a little more’ than they thought possible at the beginning of the session has been one of my most gratifying moments. By ‘a little more,’ I mean experiencing a bit more joy derived from the sport rather than focusing on achieving bigger numerical milestones.

My favourite type of climbing? Hmmm… What can I say? I love it all—from the simple, athletic movement of sport climbing, where safety comes secondary, to the mentally demanding big routes in the mountains. For me, adventure climbing is more emotionally rewarding. At the same time, I also love the satisfaction I experience when pushing myself to my absolute physical limits.

One of my lifetime adventures to date was the expedition to Anafi, a Greek Island in the Cyclades complex. Yes, you heard it right, a Greek island, because adventure can be found literally everywhere. If you’re curious read more about it HERE.

As I mentioned before, adventures are everywhere, and yes, I’ve had some wonderful adventures in Cyprus. Some of the best moments include topping up a line that we just developed just under the thrilling castle of Buffavento. Another memorable experience was returning to the same spot for more, but having to bail due to low visibility and time constraints. It got dark inside a very thick cloud, and we had no sense of orientation.

Hmm… Cyprus? Some might just see it as a home country, but in reality, it’s way more than that. You name it, and Cyprus has it all—sport climbing, adventure climbing, bouldering, biking, skiing, mountains, beaches… I could go on forever. However, what sets it apart from other places is the people living here 🙂

I really don’t like talking about myself in this way… okay, let’s try a few things. Well, I started and progressed in my climbing in Cyprus, which gives me a lot of knowledge about different crags, routes, and what each one can offer. At the same time, I spend enough time abroad, visiting destinations all over Europe mainly, meeting new cultures and understanding how things work in different places when it comes to climbing, of course. Maybe it’s passion? Well, when I’m not working, I’ll be somewhere out climbing for sure, and when not climbing, I’ll be biking or skiing or just spending my time outside. So what sets me apart from the other guides in Cyprus is that climbing and being outside are not primarily my work but foremost my passion and my main drive in life.