Ice climbing in the Triglav National Park, near Bled (Half-day)

Canadian Rockies guided ice climbing day

Let an IFMGA-certified guide, as well as ice climbing world champions, show you the fundamentals of ice climbing before letting you experience the thrill of this exciting activity yourself, all in the picturesque and beautiful Triglav National Park, Slovenia.

Group

Julian Alps

1/2 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

Intermediate

Highlights

Learn the basics of the exciting activity of ice climbing!
Ice climb on an epic-looking frozen waterfall
Experience breathtaking views of the beautiful Julian Alps!
Be led by a team including world champion ice climbers!

Description

If you’ve ever wanted to try the fun and exhilarating pursuit of ice climbing, myself and our team of world champion ice climbers will lead and help you to fulfill this ambition in the stunningly beautiful Triglav National Park, Slovenia.

Being the only national park in Slovenia, Triglav national park is an immensely popular location in the country, as its towering Julian Alps loom over expansive and richly diverse valleys, the divine Winter landscape providing ample space for a wide variety of cold-weather activities.

It is possible to take part in this activity every day from 15th December to 30th March. The complete duration of the itinerary is 5 hours.

Picking you up from your accommodation in Bled, the activity commences at 8am to ensure we are ice climbing in the best part of the day! Our insider knowledge means we will find the optimal spot for ice climbing in the area, whilst also providing unrivalled, awe-inspiring views.

Once all the technical equipment is dispensed, we will make you familiar with all the important safety equipment to be used, as well the primary principals and techniques of ice climbing itself.

After that, it is time to commence the ice climb! The climbing will take place on a spectacular frozen waterfall, looking like something straight out of a movie, and it will be a stimulating and rewarding challenge.

The pay-off of the climb is when we reach the top, as the marvellous and sensational views over the national park are truly wondrous, and breathing in the fresh, cold air whilst up there will make you feel never more alive!

The activity then ends, and we drop you back off at your accommodation hopefully having whetted your appetite for more ice climbing!

Learn this awesome activity in Slovenia and you can ice climb around the world – book now to gain this experience!

Another fun activity to try is snowshoeing, which I also offer as a half-day activity in Slovenia here!

Alternatively, why not try a Wintertime day hike in the Julian Alps here!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Transportation start and back
Rope
Harness
Helmet
Belay and rappel devices
Quickdraws
Crampons
Ice axe

Price details

The above is the individual price to join a group of 15 people.
Price includes:
Technical ice climbing equipment
Professionally licenced ice climbing guide
Transport from the Bled area to the starting point and back
Photos
Entrance fees

Itinerary

Day 1: Day of activity

– Pick up at accommodation

– Activity starts at 8am

– Go to start point, receive safety equipment and learn basics of ice climbing

– Ice climb up frozen waterfall to the top

– Finish activity and return to accommodation

Details

More info

In case there is no ice the activity can not be performed.

Please bring with you:

Some warm winter (if possible waterproof) clothing (it is recommended to wear several layers of clothing. When climbing you put the layers down and when stopping you can put them back)
A good pair of rigid mountaineering boots
Gloves and hat or headband

Prior experience or technical ability is not required.

This activity is not recommended for people with heart issues or pregnant women. When having health issues, please consult with a guide.

Minimum age requirement: 8 years old.

Meeting point

Agency or your accommodation in the Bled area.

About the guide

Matevz

4.8

(35)

Mountain Guide

I’m a certified IFMGA mountain guide and canyoning guide living in the small and famous town of Bled, in Slovenia.

I started rock climbing at the age of 5. From that time on, the mountains became my playground. During my childhood, I took part in many rock climbing competitions. When I was 12, my twin brother and I did our first multi-pitch climb on a 350 m wall.

By the age of 16, I started competing in ice climbing world cups and later on skydiving junior world cups. In fact, in 2008 I became the world champion at the UIAA Ice Climbing Overall Ranking in speed ice climbing.

I climbed in many different countries like Peru, South Korea, Switzerland, France and Italy. However, Slovenia is the place I like the most.

Among other significant achievements, I did the first winter ascent (from the bottom of the wall) in Sphinx, the most difficult route in the mythical North Face of Mt Triglav. Besides, I got the first place for males at the IFMGA International mountain guide climbing championship in 2017.

I like sharing moments with people, especially in mountains. Feel free to join me in the highest mountains, steepest walls and many other Alpine wonders. I’m flexible, so we can also research places in other countries worldwide. Deep canyons, emerald rivers, beautiful mountains, great people, a good laugh, you name it.

I look forward to meeting you!

Languages

Slovenian | English

Certificates

ZGVS | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about this trip

Anita

Myself and my dad went ice climbing with Matevz Vukotic and we had the most amazing day. Great guidance through techniques as well as a lot of fun and laughter. I would highly recommend and we will definitely join again.