Intensive rock climbing in the High Tatras: climbing Kežmarský štít (2558 m)
This is a great opportunity to spend the weekend actively, even a little extreme. We'll climb rocks, admire the beauty of the mighty mountains, and, of course, climb the spectacular peak in the High Tatras and the entire Carpathian system – Kežmarský štít (2558 m).
Available dates:
September 12 - September 16
October 3 - October 7
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This is a great opportunity to spend an active, even a little extreme, weekend. We’ll climb rocks, admire the beauty of the mighty mountains, and, of course, climb one of the most popular peaks in the High Tatras – Kežmarský štít (2558 m).
This program is a great way to prepare for climbing in the Alps, for example: Mont Blanc and Matterhorn. In addition, after the trip you will gain skills that will be useful in the high mountains of the Caucasus, Nepal, etc.
The route of the mountaineering school “Intensive rock climbing in the High Tatras: climbing Kežmarský štít (2558 m)”:
Tatranská Lomnica — Tatranská Kotlina — mount Kežmarský štít (2558 m) — Tatranská Lomnica
Your guides at the mountaineering school “Intensive rock climbing in the High Tatras: climbing Kežmarský štít (2558 m)”
Itinerary of the mountaineering school “Intensive rock climbing in the High Tatras: climbing Kežmarský štít (2558 m)” by days
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Evening arrival in Tatranská Lomnica, settlement, briefing.
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In the morning, we’ll depart for the training site in Tatranska Kotlina, where there are numerous equipped climbing routes and a well-equipped via ferrata—an excellent training ground for practicing rock climbing skills.
Today we have the following activities planned:
-rock climbing;
-practicing top and bottom belays;
-organizing belays on rocky terrain;
-rappeling.
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In the morning we head back to Tatranská Kotlina to practice communications and complete a short training route.
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In the morning we take the cable car to the Skalnate Pleso station and from there begin our approach to the route, which takes about an hour. Then we move along the classic route, first climbing along the couloir, and then exiting to the ridge to the top. Descent down along the ascent line.
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Farewell to the group and departure home.
Note:
The program is not final and may be adjusted depending on the weather, the condition of the participants and other factors.
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Cost and conditions of the mountaineering school “Intensive rock climbing in the High Tatras: climbing Kežmarský štít (2558 m)”
Is this trip right for you?
This program is a great way to prepare for climbing in the Alps, for example: Mont Blanc and Matterhorn. In addition, after the trip you will gain skills that will be useful in the high mountains of the Caucasus, Nepal, etc.
The price includes:
- Guide/instructor assistance;
- Additional guide for the duration of the climb (one guide per 3 participants);
- Accommodation in apartments in Tatranská Lomnica;
- General equipment rental: ropes, slings, slings, carabiners;
- Transportation to and from the climbing area;
- Cable car to Skalnaté Pleso;
- Participation certificate.
Not included in the price:
- Round-trip transportation to Tatranská Lomnica;
- Meals: You can cook for yourself, or there are several cafes nearby. If you cook for yourself, you should budget an average of 20 EUR/day;
- Accident and medical insurance;
- Mountaineering and personal equipment rental;
- Guide tips (optional);
- Other expenses.
Cost depending on the number of participants
| Number of participants | Cost per 1 participant |
|---|---|
| 6 | 750 EUR |
| 5 | 800 EUR |
| 4 | 850 EUR |
| 3 | 850 EUR |
| 2 | 1050 EUR |
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- We have included in the price all possible basic expenses for the program and guarantee that there are no hidden additional costs, while we have retained the best service at a low price: transfers, hotel accommodation, guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basics:
- Backpack for mountaineering 20-30 l. (More about choosing a backpack);
Shoes and clothing:
- Trekking boots (More about choosing clothes and boots);
- Climbing shoes (for rock climbing);
- Warm jacket;
- Rain caip (if your walking clothes get wet);
- Walking pants;
- Membranous walking jacket;
- Thermal underwear;
- Fleece sweatshirt;
- Thermal socks;
- Fleece gloves;
- T-shirt;
- Change of underwear;
- Flip-flops.
Additionally:
- A cover for a backpack (or large plastic bags for packing things);
- Headlamp + spare set of batteries;
- Hygiene items (a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, a bar of soap and a little shampoo will be enough; do not take full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, heaps of creams and lotions with you);
- Documents;
- Individual first aid kit (plaster, cold, stomach, head. You also need to take into account specific and chronic diseases, if any. In addition to the individual first aid kit, the instructor has a general);
- Sunglasses;
- lip balm chapstick;
- Water bottle ( 1-2 l.);
- Thermos (1 l) (*in cold season);
- Thermal blanket (isofolia);
- Work gloves;
- Trekking poles.
Climbing equipment:
- helmet;
- harness;
- Self-belaying lanyard – 2 pcs;
- Prussk loop – 1,5 m, 6 mm;
- carbines – 4 pcs;
- descender;
- rock climbing shoes.
- Camera;
- Seat pad.
Additional Information
To participate in the camp you need insurance that covers mountaineering.
- Valid international passport.
The group will meet at Tatranska Lomnica.
The finish (return) to Tatranska Lomnica.
The program is intensive, and requires maximum concentration and attention, as well as a willingness to learn new things.
Since the school takes place in the mountains, you must be mentally and physically prepared for low temperatures and sudden changes in weather. In addition, you must be physically prepared for intense outdoor training and mountain climbing.
Read more about training and preparation here.
Accommodation at a hostel in Tatranská Lomnica. Hot showers, toilets, kitchens, washing machines, and internet access are available. Rooms are heated.
Each person plans their own meals, but sharing meals is possible. Breakfasts can be prepared in the apartment or hostel, tea in a thermos and sandwiches are brought for lunch, and dinners can be prepared independently or eaten at a catering establishment. Dinner at the Slezhsky Dom costs 25 euros, and breakfast costs 15 euros. You can also bring snacks and bars.
The program is potentially dangerous to your health and life. Furthermore, you are working at height. You must follow the guide’s recommendations and instructions throughout the program. If a participant fails to follow the guide’s instructions or violates discipline, the guide may terminate their participation without compensation.
There’s mobile phone coverage in the mountains. The hostel also has Wi-Fi.
The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the «Price» block for more details.
We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.
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