Tag Archives: Antalya

Another short loop SW of Antalya

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Bryan Keith

Over four years ago Kurt and I ventured into the stunning mountains SW of Antalya, surprised to find such long climbs and beautiful views.  It was a cold week in February.  This year in a warm week in March I … Continue reading →

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Matterhorn preps: acclimatization

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Bryan Keith

In Colorado I didn’t worry much about acclimatization.  I lived at 1700m, and nothing in Colorado is higher than 4400m (Colorado is high, however; I just learned there are over 500 peaks above 4000m).  Sometimes for the hut-to-hut ski trips … Continue reading →

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Deep water soloing in the center of Antalya

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Bryan Keith

It’s been over a year and a half since I first started climbing at the falez between Ramada and Talya hotels in the center of Antalya.  It’s the same area where I usually swim.  When I first started swimming here, … Continue reading →

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Climbing and snorkeling in Kaş

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Bryan Keith

Every since seeing Kaputaş Beach from the road with my parents, I’ve wanted to go back there.  It’s a beautiful stretch of white sand and turquoise water, hemmed in by steep cliffs.  Then I learned that there’s climbing in the … Continue reading →

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Karakaya Rock Climbing (Sivrihisar, Eskişehir)

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Bryan Keith

On Friday morning I left Antalya by bus to spend the weekend climbing in Karakaya with Ateş and Pınar.  The journey started with a ride from home in the bucket of Kürşat’s cargo bicycle.  He had no trouble navigating the … Continue reading →

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