NEWS

26
OCT

Four years of filming on Mount Olympus during all seasons and here is the result...

Despite all odds and with a little help from our friends who love the ''Mythical mountain''...

05
AUG

Alpinism

Nocturnal Olympus

Alpinists have seen it. The long approach hike to the base of the walls to be climbed usually takes place in the night.
08
JUL

White Memories Behind - Green Challenges Ahead

The last part of winter left behind white memories and a sweet taste as late April/early May skiing period brought up very pleasant surprises...
 
21
MAY

Alpinism

Refuge Christos Kakkalos is starting its summer season!

Refuge Christos Kakkalos is starting its summer season on May 30th and commence it on November 1st. Happy & Safe Climbs!
15
APR

Alpinism

Conditions Stabilizing on Mount Olympus…and in Greece too!

Mountains are dynamic systems. Climatic patterns around the mountains are also dynamic and complex due to a variety of factors including location, topography, proximity to the sea etc. Humans have to adjust...
 
22
DEC

Happy Holidays!

22
NOV

Hiking / Trekking

Refuge Christos Kakkalos: Winter Season Kick off

With weather forecasts pointing to more snow on Mount Olympus and freezing level dropping below 1500m, it seems that finally the winter is on the corner.
 
25
OCT

Alpinism

First snow on Mt. Olympus

Have a Good Winter!
Bon Hiver!
03
SEP

Mount Olympus Terrestrial & Stellar Views

After a long cease of Mount Olympus webcam functioning due to instrumental problems...
25
JUN

Smells like Spring Spirit

After a month of almost continuous unsettled weather characterized by below average temperatures, wet conditions (rain, hail and some snow) and increased cloudiness (fog, low clouds), it seems that spring has finally arrived on the upper Mount Olympus.
 
20
JAN

2014 Winter Season Addendum

07
JAN

Alpinism

New Years 2014 - Action is the Message

During mid-autumn weather modelers called for a heavy winter but eventually this turned not to be the case at least at present.
16
DEC

Alpinism

Winter 2013-2014

Even though the transition from autumn to winter conditions was abrupt things have been stabilized from meteorological standpoint...
14
OCT

Mountain biking

Mount Olympus Greatly Rewards Pushing & Patience with Fun Riding!

09
OCT

Alpinism

Olympus Climbing altitude dropping?attitude rising

Following an exceptionally good September from a weather standpoint, October has arrived as usual with a cold spell...