Mountain Experience

Ski Touring To Kazani Peak

One Day Ski Touring On Shar Mountain

Highlights of the tour:

1. Skiing in the biggest mountain range in Macedonia - Shar Mountain
2. Enjoying traditional food and tasting Macedonian wines
3. Memorable landscapes and panoramas

Difficulty Level

MODERATE

 

Best period

Late December to early April

Equipment

Everybody has to know that the right clothing and equipment is essential for a successful mountain trip. There will be some items and travel clothes which you will want to pack for the journey which will not be required on the tour in the mountains, so these may be left at your hotel and collected at the end, a light fold away small bag is useful for these items.

The following list is a combination of suggestion, advice and our experience of what you will need. For additional information's do not hesitate to contact us.

This is what we think essential for safety and basic comfort.

Ski equipment

  • Touring skis
  • Skins
  • Ski poles
  • Ski touring boots

Safety

  • Ski helmet
  • Ski glasses
  • Avalanche transceiver
  • Probe
  • Shovel
  • Rucksack with air bag (not obligatory but preferable)
  • Ava lung (not obligatory but preferable)
For the mountain

Navigation

  • Compass
  • Map
Sun protection
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Sunglasses
Clothing cool weather
  • Wicking long - sleeve T - shirt
  • Wicking long underwear
  • Hat, cap, skullcap, balaclava or headband
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Rainwear (jackets, pants - waterproof and breathable)
  • Fleece jacket or vest, and pants (windproof, breathable)
  • Something comfortable to wear in the evening: track suit bottom or trousers made out of loose cotton
Footwear
  • Hiking Boots (for walking and after skiing activity)
  • Skiing socks (synthetic or wool) plus spares
  • Gaiters
Other
  • Backpack 30 - 45 liters
  • Energy food and beverages
  • Water bottle or camelback
  • Nylon cord (5 meters)
  • First aid kit
  • Knife or multi - tool, duct tape strips
  • Headlamp with extra batteries
  • Camera
  • Wet wipes and toilet rolls
  • Small Ziploc plastic boxes
  • Notebook & Pencil
  • Money belt

Ski tour data


  • Difficulty of the tour:

  • Duration of the tour: 5 to 7 hours

  • Length of the tour: 17 km

  • Starting point: 1750 meters

  • Uphill climbing: 900 meters

  • Finish: 1750 meters

  • Required fitness:

  • Technical level:

  • Panoramas and landscapes:

  • Biodiversity: