Ski-tours & Freeride
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Ski-tours and freeride tours to the Carpathians are much more than just skiing. Ski-tours routes are laid away from the mountain lifts, in dense snowy forests, where more often you will find a trail of roe deer or wild boar than a trail of a human. Ski-tours is an active communication with the winter mountains and a friendly team. To participate in ski-tours, you need special skis that you can rent from us. Ski-tours can be either radial with the base at the hotel (Rada Daraba or Dragobrate), or linear ones with overnights in different austere kolybas (summer shelters for shepherds; we choose the best ones for you:).
Freeride tours are a cross between downhill skiing and ski-tours. In these tours we walk less and ride more off-piste with more fun. It also needs special equipment and good skiing skills. And our guide will guide you through the best slopes of the area.
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We get as close as possible to the snow, go out into the skiing area, make a few descents on steep interesting slopes, return to camping.
The duration of the active part of the ski tours is determined by daylight. As a rule, breakfast at 7-8 am, immediately after it - going on the route, returning to base with the sunset. Everyone must have a headlamp (shit happens). The distance depends on the condition of the snow and the complexity of the routes: from 10 to 20 km.
The program of the tour is indicative, as it strongly depends on the preparation and weather. Also, directly the line of ascent and descent is determined by the guide in the process of movement.
Skiing directly depends on the weather and the presence of snow. In bad weather (strong wind, snowfall), we usually do not climb high routes, and change them to simple, in the forest area. In exceptional cases, we stay at home altogether. The cost of the tour does not decrease due to weather changes.
Freeride tour routes are quite difficult. Their safe conduct requires some physical and technical training. A skier must: - be able to confidently overcome steep unprepared slopes in different snow conditions, - have appropriate clothing and equipment, fit, in good condition, - be familiar with the basics of avalanche safety, have an avalanche set (can be rented). The guide may not allow participants who do not meet these criteria. If in doubt, it is best to consult an instructor in advance by phone.
Skitour is a ski trip, usually on snowy trails or roads. The descents are not very steep. Sometimes skis need to be carried if there is not enough snow or the descent / ascent is too steep / difficult.
The participant must be in good physical shape, be able to ski well on the prepared slopes, as well as be prepared for falls, especially in the beginning. It is also necessary to have appropriate winter clothes for skitour, serviceable equipment and shoes (a set of skis for skitour can be rented from us). The guide may not allow participants who do not meet these criteria. If in doubt - it is better to consult with an instructor in advance by phone.
