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Beginners ice climbing adventure in the area of Skakavitsa, which will give you the opportunity to try climbing on frozen waterfalls, to do something exciting and relax from the daily routine. To participate all you need is the desire to try.
Climbing on one of the waterfalls near Skakavitsa hut
Prices
Per person for minimum 2 clients - 200 €180 €Per person for minimum 3 clients - 150 €135 €
The group is maximum 4 people
The Price Includes
- Professional mountain guide;
- The necessary technical gear for securing the climb.
The Price Does Not Include
- Transport for the clients and the mountain guide;
- Food;
- Mountain health insurance.
Climbing on Skakavitsa waterfall
Itinerary
The group will gather between 8.30 and 9.00 a.m. at the crossroad for Skakavitsa hut on the way to Pionerska hut. From this point we will hike around 1-1.30 hours to Skakavitsa hut. We will take a rest to 10.30 a.m. in the hut and after this we will go to the waterfall. The Big Skakavitsa waterfall is situated at about 40 minutes away from the hut.First the instructors will prepare the route for climbing. Then everyone will have the opportunity to climb 1 or 2 times on the waterfall. We will stay at the waterfall around 4-5 hours. The ice, which we will climb is 30 meters with difficulty WI 3-4.
Experience
Ice climbing does not require previous mountaineering or climbing experience. It is recommended that you are in good physical condition in order to feel comfortable during the hike to the waterfall.
The Big Skakavitsa waterfall
Personal Equipment
- Mountaineering boots (ski touring or trekking boots are OK). City boots, military boots and trainers are not suitable for the purpose. The shoes should be with non flexible sole that we can put crampons;- Down jacket or warm winter clothes, suitable for 4-5 hours staying on one place in winter conditions (-15 C);
- Hat or headband;
- 2 pairs of lightweight gloves;
- Pair of warm gloves or mittens;
- Waterproof jacket (with hood) and over-trousers (Gore Tex);
- Polar fleece sweater;
- Carline-type thermal T-shirt, avoid using cotton as it absorbs moisture and dries slowly;
- Waterproof trousers (ski equipment is comparative good for the purpose);
- Carline-type or stretch polar fleece leggings;
- Gaiters (with a strap under the boot);
- Ski goggles;
- Telescopic ski poles;
- Thermos with hot tea.
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