Elion Çikopano

Elion Çikopano is an Albanian entrepreneur and alpinist. In 2012, he founded Rock Tirana Climbing Gym, which became the point of reference for climbers in Albania. Elion has been instrumental in promoting outdoor tourism in Albania and developing climbing as a sport in the country. In recognition of his contributions, he was appointed General Secretary of the Albanian Mountaineering Federation in 2021 and has created opportunities for locals to engage in the sport and build a community of climbers in Albania.