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Peak Ostri Vrv

Snowshoeing

Difficulty

Moderate

Best period

Late December to early April

Skopje – snow shoeing tour to the peak Ostri Vrv on Jakupica mountain

One-day snow shoeing tour from the village of Patishka Reka, located at a distance of 40 kilometers from Skopje. The goal is the peak called Ostri Vrv, which is 2.275 meters high. First part of the tour passes through the forest range rich with endemic biodiversity, and the second part is in the zone of pastures where beautiful panoramas can be seen. A lot of fresh powder days through all winter.

Snowshoeing tour data

Difficulty of the tour:

Duration of the tour:

5 to 10 hours

Length of the tour:

16 km

Uphill climbing:

1400 meters

Required fitness:

Panoramas and landscapes:

Biodiversity:

Cultural-historical sites:

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  • + 389 75 212 602
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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.

Snow shoe equipment

  • Snow shoes – raquettes
  • Hiking poles

For the mountain

Navigation
  • Compass
  • Map
Sun protection
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Sunglasses
Clothing – warm weather
  • Wicking T – shirt (synthetic or wool)
  • Wicking underwear
  • Quick – drying bike pants or shorts
  • Long – sleeve shirt (protecting from sun, bugs)
  • Rainwear (jackets, pants – waterproof and breathable)
  • Sun – shielding hat
  • Bandana or Buff
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
Clothing cool weather
  • Hiking Boots suited to terrain and conditions
  • Trekking socks (synthetic or wool) plus spares
  • Gaiters (for snow conditions)
Other
  • Backpack 30
  • Energy food and beverages
  • Water bottle or camelback
  • 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