Ski tours we guide
- 01
Titov Vrv, Shar Mountain
A long climb on skins from Popova Shapka to the 2,748 m summit, and a big descent back down.
- Summit: 2,748 m
- 02
Golem Korab
The highest peak in Macedonia, reached on skis from Trnica in Mavrovo National Park.
- Summit: 2,764 m
- 03
Quiet summits of Shar Mountain
Shorter tours from Popova Shapka to open ridges and bowls, chosen by the snow on the day.
How a ski tour works
You walk uphill on touring skis with climbing skins, then take the skins off and ski down. Your guide checks the snow and the avalanche risk every day, picks the route and keeps the group small. Everyone carries a transceiver, shovel and probe.
What you need
- Confident skiing off the piste
- Fitness for a long climb
- Warm layers, goggles and gloves
- Touring skis, skins and boots, which we can arrange
More winter adventures
Backcountry and freeride
Deep snow off the marked runs on Popova Shapka and Shar Mountain, in small groups with a guide who checks the snow every day.
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
Do I need ski touring experience?
No, but you should ski confidently off the piste. Your guide shows you how to use skins and touring bindings on the first climb.
Can I rent touring skis?
Yes. We arrange touring skis, skins and boots. Tell us your sizes when you book.
When is the ski touring season?
Usually from December to March, and often into April on Shar Mountain. We choose the day and the route by the snow and the weather.
Is ski touring safe?
Ski touring always carries avalanche risk. We go only with a guide who checks the conditions every day, in small groups, and everyone carries a transceiver, shovel and probe.
