National Climbing Team athlete and medical doctor, Manthos Valsamidis joins the Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2025, blending science, mountains, and pure passion for life outdoors.

Manthos Valsamidis is not your typical athlete. A member of the Greek National Climbing Team, a medical doctor, and an outdoor enthusiast, he bridges two worlds… medicine and the mountains with a shared spirit of curiosity and resilience.

With over 14 years of climbing experience, Manthos has competed at top national and international levels while staying true to his love for nature and movement. From trail running and swimming to acrobatics, cliff diving, and mountain biking, he finds freedom and balance in every challenge.

As an Anesthesiology Resident currently pursuing an MSc in Emergency Surgery and Trauma, his long-term vision is to combine medicine and mountaineering as an air rescue specialist. Pushing the limits of both body and mind.

Beyond the mountain walls, Manthos is a dedicated content creator and storyteller, sharing his adventures and mindset on YouTube and social media with a growing community that finds inspiration in his passion and discipline.

During the Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2025, Manthos will host an audiovisual presentation on Saturday, October 18th, at Elena Village Hotel, where he will share his story, experiences from both medicine and mountains, and his philosophy of living each day as a new adventure.