Want to see the Carpathians and Ukraine’s highest peaks in all their glory in winter? Join us on our journey to climb Hoverla (2,061 m) and Petros (2,020 m).
Winter Hoverla and Petros are quite challenging peaks; sometimes there is hard firn and ice, which require the use of crampons.
This hiking to the Carpathians is aimed at preparing for more difficult hikes and ascents in the high mountains. However, it will be of interest to anyone who wants to see the Carpathians in winter and climb Petros and Ukraine’s highest peak, Hoverla.
The program will expand your knowledge about:
β rules of conduct in the mountains in winter and methods of survival in extreme winter conditions;
β tactics for winter hiking in the mountains;
β avalanche safety and methods for identifying avalanche-prone areas.
During the program, we’ll stay in a comfortable guesthouse, with 2-4 people per room. Showers and toilets are shared. Electricity and a kitchen are available. A sauna awaits us at the end of the program.
ΠΠ»Π°Π²Π½ΡΠ΅ Π²ΠΏΠ΅ΡΠ°ΡΠ»Π΅Π½ΠΈΡ ΠΎΡ ΠΏΠΎΡ ΠΎΠ΄Π° ΠΏΠΎ Π€Π°Π½ΡΠΊΠΈΠΌ Π³ΠΎΡΠ°ΠΌ:
Winter ascent route to Hoverla and Petros:
village Yasinya – camp site Kozmeschik – Mount Goverla (2061 m) – Mount Petros (2020 m) – camp site Kozmeschik – village Yasinya
Your guides for winter ascents of Hoverla and Petros
Route for winter ascent of Hoverla and Petros by days
day
Meeting in the village of Yasinya before 12:30 PM. Arrival and accommodation at the Kozmeshchik tourist base, which lies at the foot of Hoverla and Petros, and is the starting point for ascents of these mountains. Safety briefing. Introductory lecture on winter hiking and safety. A walk in the surrounding area is also available.
day
Early rise and breakfast. We’ll set off for the ascent no later than 9:00 AM. Today, we’ll climb Hoverla. The total distance to the summit is 9 km, with an elevation gain of 1,100 m. The climb takes an average of 4-6 hours. Much of the route is through forest, and from 1,500 m we enter a meadow, where winter weather is often windy and visibility is limited. A short photo session at the summit. The descent to the Kozmeshchik shelter takes about 2-3 hours. Overnight at the Kozmeshchik tourist base.
day
Climbing Mount Petros. Petros, 40 meters lower than Hoverla, is one of the most beautiful peaks in the Ukrainian Carpathians. From the summit of Petros, weather permitting, a magnificent panorama of all the surrounding ridges opens up. After the ascent, we descend to the Kozmeshchik shelter, share our impressions, and warm up in the bathhouse. Overnight in a guesthouse, a festive evening, and the presentation of certificates.
day
A leisurely morning of packing up. Organized departure to the village of Yasinya by 1:00 PM / Ivano-Frankivsk by 3:00 PM
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 beneficial to go hiking with Extreme Guide?
Cost and conditions of winter ascent of Hoverla and Petros
Is this trip right for you?
This program is educational and aimed at preparing for more challenging hikes and ascents in the high mountains. However, it will be of interest to anyone who wants to see the Carpathians in winter and climb Petros and Ukraine’s highest peak, Hoverla.
The price includes:
- Guide/instructor on the route, group of up to 12 people;
- accommodation in a guest house near Kozmeshchik, 2-4 people;
- Meals during the hike (hot breakfast, dinner, packed lunch);
- First aid kit;
- Registration with the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
- Entry fee to the nature reserve;
- Climbing crampons/spikes rental for the climb;
- Travel from Yasinya/Lazeshchyna to Kozmeshchik toYasinya/Lazeshchyna;
- Climbing certificate.
Not included in the price:
- Transportation to the village of Yasinya;
- accident and medical insurance;
- rental of personal equipment, clothing, and trekking poles;
- tips for the guide (optional);
- sauna and meals at the cafe;
- other expenses not listed in the itinerary.
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:Β transfers, hotelΒ accommodation,Β guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basics:
- Backpack 60-80 liters (Please note that in addition to personal items, food and public equipment must beΒ there) (More about choosing a backpack);
- Backpack for mountaineering 20-30 l. (for warm clothes, a thermos and snacks during the ascent)
Shoes and clothing:
- Trekking boots with warm socks (it’s important that the shoes are comfortable and well-broken in. Typically, shoes with a thick toe box and 1.5 to 2 sizes larger than your foot size are chosen) (More about choosing clothes and boots);
- Change of shoes (crocs or flip-flops);
- Gaiters (overshoes) for boots;
- Down jacket or warm jacket with a hood;
- Rain cape (if your outdoor clothing gets wet);
- Warm hat;
- Balaclava/buff;
- Ski pants or insulated pants;
- Membrane walking pants;
- Membrane walking jacket;
- Thermal underwear set (if not equipped with thermal underwear, long johns and a jacket);
- Warm jacket (polar, fleece);
- 3 pairs of socks (thermal socks or other thick ones);
- Overnight socks (preferably wool);
- Gloves or mittens (down or ski gloves, but make sure they are windproof);
- Thin fleece gloves;
- T-shirt;
- Change of underwear.
Additionally:
- A cover for the assault backpack (or large plastic bags for packing things);
- A mug, spoon, bowl, and knife (all of these should be lightweight, if possible β stainless steel or special plastic; avoid ceramic mugs and enamelware);
- A headlamp + a set of batteries;
- Personal Hygiene products (a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, a bar of soap, and a little shampoo will suffice; avoid full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, or piles of creams and lotions);
- Documents;
- A personal first aid kit (bandages, cold remedies, stomach remedies, and headache remedies. Also, be sure to consider any specific or chronic illnesses you may have. In addition to the personal first aid kit, the guide will have a communal one);
- Ski mask (goggles are also acceptable);
- Lip balm;
- Thermos (1 liter);
- Water bottle;
- Under butt pad (for sitting at rest stops);
- Trekking poles;
- Crampons.
- Matches + a piece of dry fuel in an airtight container;
- Camera;
- Snacks and snack bars for the climb.
Additional Information
The program will expand your knowledge about:
β rules of conduct in the mountains in winter and methods of survival in extreme winter conditions;
β tactics for winter hiking in the mountains;
β avalanche safety and methods for identifying avalanche-prone areas.
- Passport or ID card;
- For men aged 18 to 60, valid military registration documents are required.
Absence of diseases incompatible with active tourism: List of diseases.
The Yasinya railway station is open until 12:30. Several trains go to Yasinya, so it’s best to meet there. You can also drive directly to Kozmeshchik in your own car (SUVs are required in winter).
We live in a guest house. Accommodations are 2-4 people, with a shared shower, heating, electricity, and a kitchen. There’s also a sauna.
We purchase food centrally. The guide prepares the food, and the participants actively assist.
Breakfast is hot: porridge or pasta, for lunch there are sandwiches with tea, dinner is hot: borscht, banosh, etc. We also give out dried fruits and chocolate to take with you on the ascent.
Kyivstar and Vodafone work well in Kozmeshchyk, and Life also works in some places. Life also works well in the Polonyna valley. 4G is only available in the Polonyna valley.
Internet is mobile only, 4G is only available in the meadows and populated areas (Yasinya, Lazeshchyna)
The program is potentially dangerous to your health and life, as you will be at high altitude for some time, in areas with limited visibility, heavy snowfall, and freezing temperatures. It is crucial to follow all the guide’s instructions and stay with the group. Before setting out on the route, the group must register with the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The guide will have the phone number of rescuers.
The guide will have a first aid kit. It’s also a good idea to bring along headache, stomach, and cold medications.
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 Β«PriceΒ» 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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