Ski touring in the Giant Mountains

The Giant Mountains are the ideal location to discover ski touring in Czech Republic during this 3-day trip, with Jan, certified mountain guide.

Private

Krkonoše

3 Days

Jan - Mar

Description

Krkonoše, in English called Giant Mountains, are the highest mountains in Czech Republic. Not as large or high as the Alps but beautiful. Don´t expect sharp ridges or steep gully descents. In fact, it's more ski touring on rounded hills. But remember, due to its location the climate of Krkonoše can be rough.

I've prepared a 3-day ski tour during which we will cross the main ridge from the east to the west. A small Haute Route of Krkonoše. Of course we will try to reach the top of Snežka (1602 m), the highest peak. We will spend two nights in the mountain cabins.

The highlights of the expedition:
– The highest peak of Czech republic
– The silent mountains
– Czech cuisine and hospitality

I believe this trip would be something different. Something a bit "exotic". On that, I'm sure, you will remember forever. If you are interested, contact me for more information!

If you have 5 minutes, I recommend you to read this article Giant Mountains: Ski touring in Czech Republic. It describes the 4-day ski touring traverse of Swiss person who I helped together with a colleague of mine.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Details

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Group size: 3 to 8 people.

Equipment: Ski touring gear, Avalanche equipment, Backpack 30-40 litres.

Itinerary:

Starting point: Rokytnice nad Jizerou
End point: Pec pod Sn?žkou

Not included in the price:

Accommodation (25€ for half board)
Food (main dish 4-8€, beer 1-2€)
Rent of equipment if you need (20€/day/ski touring set; 5 €/day/avalanche kit)

Meeting point

About the guide

Jan

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Mountain Guide

I've been skiing and climbing since my early childhood. I graduated in 2005 from the Univerzity of Hradec Kralove with a Master degree at the Faculty of Education. Since then I worked as a history and PE teacher. I was also running an Outdoor sport's club at that time, spending plenty of time climbing, skiing etc. with my students.

In 2009, I became a full time skiing and climbing instructor.

Licences:
2009 – APUL C ski instructor
2010 – APUL B ski instructor
2011 – APUL telemark and snowboard
2012 – ISIA Mark (International ski instructors association)
– MSMT climbing instructor and Mountain leader
2013 – entered the UIAGM mountain guide education
2014 – passed the UIAGM Aspirant exam.
2015 - Succeeded the UIAGM / IFMGA final exam

Spending your holiday with you would be my pleasure. Whether in winter on a ski tour (in Czech Republic or Austria) or in summer among the spectacular sandstone towers.

It will be, with no doubt, a very pleasant experience for all of us. I'm an easygoing, friendly and reliable person with a good sense for responsibility.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with me !

Languages

Russian | German | English | Czech

Certificates

CAHV | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about this trip

Erika

I decided to undertake the three day introductory ski touring course with Jan this February in the Krkonose Mountains (Giant Mountains). Over the course of two full days and one evening, Jan and his co-guide Vojta introduced me and the rest of the group to the science, history, gear, and skills of ski touring, all while maintaining a friendly, vibrant atmosphere. Both of the guides had a very professional but warm approach to keeping everyone safe, and made sure we undertook and learned all the safety precautions needed in alpine environments. I didn't have any of my own ski touring gear, so I borrowed everything from the guides - all of the gear was of high quality and worked perfectly. The course was perfectly challenging but fun at the same time, and has gotten me hooked on ski touring. I can't imagine a better way to be introduced to ski touring, with better people - I highly recommend this experience!