Ways to ride the backcountry
- 01
Freeride on Popova Shapka
Open off-piste slopes next to the resort, about an hour from Skopje, with runs from about 1,670 to 2,380 m and deep snow.
- 02
Snowcat freeride
Ride up above Popova Shapka by snowcat and ski long, untracked lines back down.
- 03
Ski tours to the big summits
Climb on skins to Titov Vrv (2,748 m) or Golem Korab (2,764 m) for the biggest descents in the country.
Safety first
Off-piste skiing always carries avalanche risk. Your guide checks the snow every day, chooses the slopes, keeps the group small and turns back when it is not safe. Everyone carries a transceiver, shovel and probe, and we show you how to use them.
Who it is for
- Skiers and snowboarders who ride confidently in deep snow
- Small groups of friends
- Riders who want their first off-piste day with a guide
More winter adventures
Ski touring
Climb on skins to quiet summits of Shar Mountain and Korab and ski back down through untracked snow, with a local guide.
Skiing
Ski days and weekends at the resorts of Macedonia and the Balkans, guided freeride and ski touring, with transport from Skopje.
Snowshoe hikes
Snowy ridges and quiet summits in winter, with a guide who knows the winter routes.
Questions and answers
Can I come on a snowboard?
Yes. Freeride days are for skiers and snowboarders who ride confidently in deep snow.
Is avalanche gear included?
Yes. Everyone gets a transceiver, shovel and probe, and the guide shows you how to use them.
What if the avalanche risk is high?
Then we ride safer slopes, stay closer to the resort or move the date. The guide decides on the day.
