Mountaineering school in the High Tatras. Climbing Mount Kezmarský Štit (2558 m)

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We invite you to our mountaineering school in the High Tatras, Slovakia. The school is designed for a wide range of participants who have experience of summer and winter mountain hikes, or have already attended our school in the Carpathians. We have 5 intensive days ahead of us, where we will learn to work on the terrain and get acquainted with the basic belay techniques. Depending on the experience of the participants, groups will be formed, which after the training process will be able to plan ascents to Kežmarský štít.

Accommodation in a comfortable hostel in the mountains.

technique of moving on rocks, snow and ice;
organizing insurance on rocks and ice;
movement along the route in ties;
descent by rappelling;
organization of belay points on rocky and ice terrain;
organization of insurance on snow and self-arrest on snow relief.

Based on the results of the training, an ascent to Mt. Kezmarski štít, 2556 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.

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Mountaineering school route “In the High Tatras. Climbing Mount Kezmarský Štit (2558 m)”:

Poprad town — Tatranska Lomnica — Tatranska Kotlina — Velka Cold Valley — Vyverkach waterfall — Skalnate Pleso station — mt. Kežmarsky Štit (2558 m) — Poprad town

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Route of the mountaineering school “In the High Tatras. Climbing Mount Kezmarský Štit” by days

day

Group gathering. Start of training

Group gathering in Poprad until 11:00. Transfer to Tatranska Lomnica will take about one hour. You can also drive to Lomnica on your own. Check in to the hostel. Briefing and introduction of the participants. After a lunch break, we begin the training. Introduction to the equipment and the basics of working with a rope.

day

Mountaineering training

Today we are filming the rocks in Tatranska Kotlina all day long. We have a lot of information to consolidate in practice:
• rock climbing technique;
• organization of insurance on the rocks;
• movement along the route in connections;
• rappelling;
• organization of belay points on rocky terrain.
In the afternoon we go on a short training route to practice the acquired skills.

day

Snow and ice training

Snow and ice training in the Great Cold Valley on the slopes of Slavkov Peak.
We will work on the following:
• snow movement techniques and belay;
• self-delay when falling on snowy slopes.
If the waterfalls freeze, then training on ice climbing at the Vyverkach waterfall is added.
Depending on the weather conditions and the condition of the slopes, the location of the snow and ice lessons may change.

day

Climbing Kežmarsky Štit, 2556 m

In the morning we take the cable car to the Skalnate pleso station, from there it’s an hour’s walk to the start of the route. The route’s difficulty is 2A (PD-). A good route for practicing your snow skills. Climbing a steep snow couloir, reaching the ridge, moving to the top along the rocky ridge.
Climbing Kežmarsky Štit.

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Departure home

Saying goodbye to the group and leaving for home.

Full route description

Note:
The program is not final and may be adjusted depending on the weather, the condition of the participants and other factors.

Why is it profitable to go hiking with Extremeguide?

We have been leading people on hikes for over 17 years. Safety is the main principle in our work.

Quality food tailored to your wishes

Our guides are professional climbers and mountain tourists with extensive experience

We have prepared a unique route for you

Fair price and best service

We work according to the contract

Cost and conditions of the mountaineering school “In the High Tatras. Climbing Mount Kezmarský Štitт”

Is this trip right for you?

The price includes:

accompaniment of a guide-instructor (group up to 6 people);
additional guide for the duration of the descent;
accommodation in a comfortable mountain hostel;
rental of general equipment: ropes, friends, loops, carabiners;
local transfers and lifts;
registration with the rescue service;
derivative first aid kit;
participant certificate.

Not included in the price:

roundtrip travel to Lomnica;
meals: you can cook for yourself in the hostel, or there are several cafes nearby. If you cook for yourself, you need to budget on average 20 EUR per day;
rental of a set of mountaineering equipment: helmet,
system, crampons, ice axe;
accident insurance and medical insurance;
rental of personal equipment (backpack, poles):
tips for the guide;
other expenses.

Cost depending on the number of participants

Number of participants	Cost per 1 participant
6	690 EUR
5	750 EUR
4	800 EUR
3	850 EUR
2	1000 EUR

Best price guarantee!

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!

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Necessary equipment

MANDATORY

– everyone should have it

Basics:

Backpack 60-80 liters (Please note that in addition to personal items, food and public equipment must be there) (More about choosing a backpack);
Backpack for mountaineering 20-30 l.

Shoes and clothing:

Mountaineering/trekking boots, insulated or for warm socks (It is important that 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);
Gaiters (shoe covers) for climbing boots;
Down jacket or warm jacket;
Rain cape (in case your main clothes get wet);
Warm hat;
Balaclava;
Membrane walking pants;
Membrane walking jacket;
Thermal underwear set;
Thin fleece (under a walking jacket);
Warm sweater (polar, fleece);
Socks 3 pairs (thermal socks or other thick ones);
Overnight socks (preferably wool or down);
Fleece gloves;
Gloves or mittens (down, ski, the main thing is that they are with wind protection);
Warm spare gloves;
T-shirt;
Change underclothing.

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);
Mountaineering goggles;
Ski mask (goggles are also possible);
lip balm chapstick;
Water bottle ( 1-2 l.);
Thermos (1 l) (*in cold season);
Thermal blanket (isofolia);
Chemical heating pads (*in cold seasons);
Work gloves;
Trekking poles.

Climbing equipment:

ice ax;
helmet;
harness;
Self-belaying lanyard – 2 pcs;
Prussk loop – 1,5 m, 6 mm;
carbines – 4 pcs;
descender;
crampons;
snowshoes (the necessity and possibility of renting should be clarified in advance).

Equipment rental from ExtremeGuide.

RECOMMENDED

– we advise you to have it with you

Camera;
Seat pad.

Additional Information

To participate in the camp you need insurance that covers mountaineering.

Documents

Valid international passport.

Meeting point and transport

The group will meet (gathering)at the Poprad railway station before 11:00.

Finish (return) before 15:00 on the last day at the Poprad railway station.

Special conditions

Absence of diseases incompatible with active tourism: List of diseases.

What should you be prepared for?

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

Accommodation in a hostel in the village of Tatranska Lomnica. There is a hot shower, toilet, kitchen, washing machine and internet. The rooms are heated.

Meals

We purchase a centralized product layout.

We prepare breakfasts ourselves, plan tea and sandwiches for lunch (snack), and we prepare dinner on our own or go to a catering establishment.

You can also take snacks and bars with you.

Safety

The program is potentially dangerous to your health and life. Since you will be in the winter mountains, there are risks of frostbite and hypothermia due to sudden changes in weather. In addition, you work at height. You must follow the recommendations and instructions of the guide throughout the program. If a participant does not follow the instructions of the guide and violates discipline, the guide may terminate the participation of such participants without compensation.

Connection

There is mobile communication in the mountains. The hostel also has wifi.

Note:

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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Note:

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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