Herakleia Climbing Teaser

Turkey is the dividing line of Asia and Europe. Many people think of it as a dangerous country where warfare and terrorism are not uncommon.

A perfect place to go looking for the next great climbing destination.

In the spring of 2008, a group of climbers traveled there to investigate rumors of just such a thing in a village called Herakleia, on the shores of Bafa Lake, in southwestern Turkey.

Nestled among 2500 year old ruins, meadows of flowers and olive trees lies what may be one of the last great bouldering areas on Earth. At the foot of the legendary Mount Latmos, named after Hercules, and once conquered by Alexander the Great, the areas next great chapter of this area is about to be written.

Join Isaac Caldiero, Jon Cardwell, Lauren Lee and many others as they uncover the treasures of Herakleia.

TRT: 70 minutes
Bonus tracks: 15 minutes

Directed by Mike Call
Starring Isaac Caldiero, Jon Cardwell, Lauren Lee, Boone Speed, Steven Jeffery and more.