The rock session of our mountaineering school will take place in Bulgaria, near the city of Vratsa. The place of our activities and ascents will be the Babka mountain massif, 1075 m. The height of the massif relative to sea level is not very high, but the drop in the rocky part of the wall is 800 meters, making it an interesting climbing target. There will also be something for beginners to do on short and easy routes in the nearby sectors of the area.
Недалеко от места базирования школы есть также несколько скалолазных секторов с интересными короткими маршрутами “Malkata dupka” и “Golyamata dupka”.
Since the height of the mountain is less than 2500 m, it will not be possible to perform the discharge here. But you will be able to gain the skills and make the ascents necessary to graduate to the “test” 2B, for the 3rd category. And, of course, more difficult climbs if you already have the necessary experience. After each climb feedback from the instructor.
School goals
– improving climbing skills;
– making ascents necessary to graduate to the category you need;
– climbing multipitches;
– studying and practicing techniques and skills for rock climbing.
Activities
– rock insurance, technique and equipment;
– route orientation;
– work in conjunction, sequence of actions and commands;
– work in conjunction, sequence of actions and commands;
– organization of stations, modern techniques and rules;
– organization of descent;
– actions in case of emergency, descent of the victim.
Главные впечатления от похода по Фанским горам:
Route of the program “Mountaineering School in Bulgaria”:
Sofia — city of Vratsa — Sofia
Routeof the program “Mountaineering School in Bulgaria” by day
day
Transfer by organized transfer to Vratsa to your base. Activities: overview of the area, orienteering, working with a guidebook.
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In the afternoon rock climbing. Classes: Belaying on rocks, technique and equipment; initial climbing technique and choice of line of movement.
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Lessons: Working in conjunction, sequence of actions and commands. Orientation on the route.
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After climbing feedback from the instructor.
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Lessons: Organization of stations, modern techniques and rules. Organization of descent.
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After climbing feedback from the instructor.
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Transfer to the “Golyamata dupka” sector, about 30 minutes. Climbing and rock activities. Classes: Actions in case of emergency, lowering the victim.
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After climbing feedback from the instructor.
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Plan your flight no earlier than 13:00.
Notes:
*The program may be changed for safety reasons, weather conditions or by mutual decision of participants and guides.
**We try to make the program as eventful as possible, but bad weather can always make adjustments.
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Costand conditions of the program “Mountaineering School in Bulgaria”
Is this trip right for you?
To participate in the mountaineering school you need good physical preparation; climbing experience is not required. You will undergo all the necessary classes and training for safe ascent along rocky routes up to category 2B of difficulty.
We recommend starting active training no later than 2 months before the start of the program: running, swimming, cycling, cross-country skiing. A series of training video lessons will also be sent to you by email.
Included in the price:
- transfer from Sofia airport to Vratsa and back;
- services of a FAISU certified mountaineering instructor;
- rental of public equipment (ropes, anchors, guy loops).
The price does not include:
- your flight to Sofia and back (from 150 euros);
- accommodation;
- food (from 80 euros);
- rental of individual equipment: system, climbing shoes, magnesium, belay device, climbing helmet;
- rental of tents and gas equipment;
- excursions;
- NS and medical insurance coverage from 30,000 €. (issued by ExtremeGuide), cost 3–10 €/day, depends on the chosen insurance program and residency. Check the price;
- tips for the guide (optional);
- other unplanned expenses.
Cost depending on the number of participants
| Number of participants | Cost per 1 participant |
|---|---|
| 5 | 290 EUR |
| 4 | 340 EUR |
| 3 | 420 EUR |
| 2 | 580 EUR |
| 1 | 1070 EUR |
Best price guarantee!
- If you find a tour with a similar set of services cheaper, we will refund you the difference!
- 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 60-80 l. (please note that in addition to personal belongings, food and public equipment should fit there) (More about choosing a backpack);
- Sleeping bag (depending on the specific hike, the temperature at night can drop to -10 an even -20 degrees. Consider this when choosing a sleeping bag.)(More about choosing a sleeping bag);
- Pad (it is advisable to have a thick and warm rug) (More about choosing a pad)
Shoes and clothing:
- Trekking boots (it is important that the shoes are comfortable and worn in. Usually shoes are chosen with a thick toe and 1.5 – 2 sizes larger than the foot size) (More about choosing clothes and boots);
- Shoes for training (climbing shoes; if not, then tight-fitting sneakers);
- Warm jacket (autumn, spring);
- Warm hat (autumn, spring);
- Training pants (Gore-tex, cotton or synthetic);
- Training jacket (Gore-tex, cotton or synthetic);
- Rain cape (if your walking clothes get wet);
- Thermal underwear set (in the absence of thermal underwear, underpants and a T-shirt);
- Shirt or jacket for walking (under a walking jacket);
- Warm jacket (polar, fleece, or sweater);
- Socks 2 pairs (“thermal socks” or other thick ones);
- Socks for overnight stays (preferably wool);
- Warm gloves (autumn, spring);
- T-shirt;
- Shorts;
- Change of underwear;
- Sun hat.
The rest:
- A cover for a backpack (or large plastic bags for packing things);
- Mug, spoon, bowl, knife (all this should be as light as possible – made of stainless steel or special plastic; do not take ceramic mugs or enamel dishes);
- 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);
- Mountaineering goggles (protection category 3-4);
- lip balm chapstick ;
- Sunscreen ointment (with SPF 30-50);
- Water bottle ( 1-2 l.)
Special equipment (rental of special equipment is included in the price of the event):
- Safety system;
- Self-belay mustache;
- Descender;
- Carabiners 4 pcs.;
- Helmet;
- Zhumar.
- Swimsuit, swimming trunks;
- Camera;
- Hygienic lipbalm;
- Sunscreen ointment;
- Seat;
- Work gloves.
Additionalinformation
We recommend starting active training no later than 2 months before the start of the program: running, swimming, cycling, cross-country skiing. A series of training video lessons will also be sent to you by email.
Certified FAISU mountaineering instructors who are well acquainted with modern methods and techniques in mountaineering will conduct classes and monitor the ascents. Instructors will teach you everything necessary so that you can safely climb up to category 2B of difficulty, inclusive, while leading the group. During the ascent, the instructor does not climb first, he only monitors the correctness of actions and the safety of the group.
The instructor will conduct all the necessary classes and training for successful and safe ascents. But on the climbs themselves, the participants themselves will be the first to work and make decisions. Your personal safety on the route will depend only on the decisions and actions you make personally. The instructor, of course, will monitor everything that happens and give advice if it necessary.
Based on the results of classes and training, the instructor may deny you participation in a certain climb or the opportunity to work as a leader. He can make such a decision if he sees that you are not ready to climb or work first in the group.
This program is available to any healthy, physically fit person. However, a basic level of fitness is necessary. You must be prepared to walk with a backpack weighing up to 10 kg and able to climb rocks with a top rope and a light backpack. Exercises for the upper shoulder girdle and aerobic exercise – running, cycling will help you stay in shape during the program. If you have previous climbing experience, you will enjoy the program more.
Accommodation is possible in your own tents at forest sites for free. The parking lots are not guarded by anyone. Or you can live in hotels, apartments priced from 15 euros per night. If you want to stay in a hotel, please let us know in advance!
You can eat either independently or together. You can buy food in supermarkets and cook on burners or eat in cafes/restaurants. The instructor is NOT a cook or waiter.
The national currency of Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev. 1 leva is equal to approximately 0.51 euros. It is better to bring dollars or euros with you and change them at the exchange office. In large stores, payment by bank cards is available.
A general first aid kit will always be with the instructor. We recommend that you carry a small personal first aid kit with specific individual medications. Each climbing participant must have medical insurance for mountaineering. The instructor does not have the right to provide medical services, so you should not count on him to have pills, injections or any specific medications.
In our locations there is a stable mobile connection with 4G Internet. The cost of a local SIM card with 1GB of internet is about 6-8 levs (~3-4 euros).
Up to + 25ºС during the day, up to 5ºС at night. Showers and thunderstorms are possible.
Absence of diseases incompatible with active tourism:
Features of acclimatization in high mountains
Physical and mental preparation before climbing and hiking in the mountains
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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