Climbing in Albania 🇦🇱 | A Rock Climber's Paradise!

[@ilirllukaci5345]

For the Vjosa River to create the largest national park in Europe within one of the smallest countries in Europe would be a remarkable distinction.

[@courtclimbs]

Robbie I love your excitement, I feel like you could make me feel excited about literally anything. Albania looks sickkkk

[@RobbiePhillips]

Hahaha thanks Courtney! It certainly is

[@richardeden1453]

Nice vid Robbie. I am glad you liked Brrar. It holds a special place in my heart.

[@RobbiePhillips]

It is a wonderful place! Was really nice to sneak in a cheeky FA

[@richardeden1453]

@@RobbiePhillips was that a newly bolted route or an old route of Arnaud Petit?

[@jumpinjehoshaphat1951]

Inspirational video! Bovilla Reservoir looks stunning. And only an hour removed from Tirana!

[@beatagraczer1897]

Amazing video Robbie, I love how passionate you are about climbing and the outdoors!!! Albania is definitely on my list now. I signed the petition and shared it with others.

[@RobbiePhillips]

Thanks Beata! Legend!!! I’m heading back to Albania hopefully this year 😄 Bringing my drill and some bolts 🇦🇱 🧗‍♂️

[@beatagraczer1897]

@@RobbiePhillips Awesome! Looking forward to see a video on it! 😁

[@prudencemorgan-wood]

Great video ! The climbing looks wicked !! ❤

[@alejand5]

Nice Robbie. Such a beautiful place, we need to take care of it

[@danheath1234]

What a video, really makes me want to go to Albania. It looks amazing!

[@RobbiePhillips]

Do it man!

[@Cunat121]

If your looking for an average vacation I recommend ksamil or vlore 🇦🇱

[@drakecody3129]

So inspired! Thank you for this

[@christineholmberg7431]

Holy crap! Siked to add to the growing list of climbing destinations to visit. 😮😯😯

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Looks absolutely incredible! Really enjoying the edit on this. 🤩

[@RobbiePhillips]

Thanks Hannah - you guys should head on over there ASAP!

[@Exi01]

These are getting pro 👍 Few manage to show the struggle and elation of climbing like you do

[@RobbiePhillips]

Thanks man!

[@jamoni082]

wow dude what a nice video. looks absolutely amazing. thanks!

[@RobbiePhillips]

Thanks man! Yeah it sure is - very excited to go back and explore more, and bring my drill!!!

[@hotbeefo]

Robbie getting kickbacks from the Albanian tourist board 😂

[@sethgilbertson2474]

Dude! I saw this place in that Ondra video a while ago! I'm so glad you are giving it more love!

[@RobbiePhillips]

Yeah man! It's pretty mega - can't wait to go back with my drill in 2022 :D

[@TheTdZt]

Great video and such an amazing cause to get behind. The balkan rivers really need protection and its nice to see climbers getting involved.

[@richardh3913]

Looks amazing.

[@viewing9684]

Amazing footage and skills. Thank you brother. Much respect.

[@RobbiePhillips]

Thanks man!

[@leskobrandon691]

I'm just a spectator and have great respect for the sport and the athletic talent it takes. I was glad to see you using ropes as I know free climbing is so popular but no matter one's ability, one slip and it's over and the thought saddens me. Thanks for a great video.

[@jokegred]

Just fyi - you're confusing free solo and free climbing (they're quite different); AND, it's actually not very popular. Most people who rock climb don't solo.

[@TheCharliektm]

Great video! Love Albania! I run a trail running adventure there with Pure Trails, if you want some crazy unclimbed stuff get yourself up to Theth!

[@RobbiePhillips]

Oh really!? Charles send me a DM on Instagram. Would be great to chat 🙂

[@RossPotts]

I KNEW things would get better in Albania! I was in Durres during end of the Bosnian war (moving equipment out) after I had stopped climbing and noticed how beautiful even the coastal mountains were. We could couldn’t move around without tons of guards and paying off the mob

[@RobbiePhillips]

Oh jeez! Yeah that sounds terrifying. My uncle was also in Bosnia at that time too. Albania 🇦🇱 is a beautiful country. There are obvs still issues, but I think things are moving in a good direction

[@courtclimbs]

Yooooo that zoom out around 8:08 was super cool

[@MF-CLIMB]

Petition signed 💪🏼 great video too.

[@RobbiePhillips]

Thanks Ben!

[@Hildegarden]

Amazing 🌟

[@alevans1168]

Signed, so sad there's only one wild river left in Europe. Props for spreading the message

[@misslinaw]

Stunning Well done

[@AlexGalvezz]

Nice video, it inspired me.🙃

[@danielfreiman7040]

Great.

[@robertcreer8826]

looks mega

[@fredrikhansson9614]

When is the season?

[@richardeden1453]

October to March as it gets similar temps to Greece

[@RobbiePhillips]

What he said ⬆️

[@LilyGBanks]

Hi, Just wondering which crag has the dogs on the approach? We're heading to this region soon to climb but I'm terrified of dogs. Any info is much appreciated!

[@RobbiePhillips]

This was a crag near permet in the south. I think you can get the dogs anywhere really... its very common, and how well beaved they are depends largely how the farmer trained them or if the farmer is in the area (they tend not to be as aggressive when the farmer is there)

[@RobbiePhillips]

We were told to carry stones in case they attackked. Also don't run! That was a big one... if you run they are more likely to chase you. Just keep facing them and back away

[@RobbiePhillips]

and lastly, i'd just go climbing with locals. They always seem to know what to do :P

[@tjromero3195]

Rawbeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[@smif5867]

You looked strong dude😵

[@RobbiePhillips]

thanks man - felt very unfit though hahaa

[@lukametreveli8587]

visiting in georgia

[@skygodley]

Added to my detonation list. Those dogs 🐕 looked scary though

[@milkymat]

link to the petition doesnt work for me

[@RobbiePhillips]

Weird. Works for me fine… maybe try a different browser? I used it in safari and chrome

[@danieldamyanov1309]

Signed.

[@RobbiePhillips]

Cheers Daniel!

[@LooseBrewski]

Robbie, who's song was that?

[@RobbiePhillips]

Oh which one?

[@LooseBrewski]

@@RobbiePhillips I found it. D fine us - Howling at the moon. Good song, thanks for the great videos!

[@paulmitchell5349]

Mint.