Two-day training in winter mountaineering

Vitosha

Района около хижа "Алеко" 17, 18.01.26 г, 31.01,01.02.26 г, 14,15.02.26 г

28.02,01.03.26 г ,14,15.03.26 г

The training is suitable for beginners and experienced mountaineers in good healthy and with a desire for adventure.

Parental permission is required for participants under 18!

Programme

Theory and practice

1. Choice of personal equipment / clothing, backpacks ...../

2. Alpine equipment and equipment + practical activities for their proper use / ropes, pickets, cats, avalanche devices, etc./

3. Making alpine knots

4. Lecture - types of snow, avalanche safety, bivouacs

5. Straightening and movement in the fart

6. Moving in a rope, moving on a parapet, belaying and self-belaying on snow and firn slopes, rappelling

7. Carrying a casualty by hand

Personal equipment required:

• High hiking shoes with hard sole

• down jacket

• pants and jacket with membrane

• warm clothes / sweaters or fleeces - 2 pcs./

• thermal underwear / top and bottom - 2 pcs /

• warm gloves, hats, socks /2 pieces/

• scarf

• ski and sunglasses

• getty

• backpack - about 40 l.

• UV cream filter

• thermos

• spare clothes

• first aid kit

• food and water

• cheeks

• avalanche equipment

• headlamp + new batteries

• pickerel cats

• seat

• helmet

Those who wish can take their touring skis, splitboard or snowshoes 

Price: 170 EU на участник 

Minimum number of participants - 4 Below the above number of participants the prices are subject to additional Comment.

The price includes:

• licensed alpine guide

• alpine equipment /alpine ropes, carabiners, etc./

The price does not include:

• transport, food, nights, Mountain insurance, cheeks, avalanche equipment, headman, cats, pickel, Seat, helmet

We offer assistance with transportation, mountain insurance, snowshoe rentals, and poles, avalanche gear, headlamp, crampons, pickel, seat and helmet.

We can also arrange training for others, subject to availability dates.

The organizers reserve the right to change the dates and programs in depending on weather conditions.

Suitable for people with experience who want to go with a guide to new and unknown places!

Splitboards are also available for those interested!

Areas:

Cherni vrh, Vitosha

Route: Chalet Aleko - Cherni Vrh - Chalet Aleko Deviation - 462 m.

Dates: Customer's choice

Цени: От 9O EU

Depending on the number of participants !

Peaks in the valley of Mount Malyovitsa One-day training for beginners and advanced

Route: Ski area "Malyovitsa"- the selected peak - Ski area "Malyovitsa" Descent - 400 m - 1000 m.

Dates: Customer's choice

Цени: От 140 EU Depending on the selected peak and the number of participants !

Peaks in the area of "7 Rila Lakes"

Route: Pionerska hut - the chosen peak - Pionerska hut Deviation - 400 m. - 700 м.

Dates: Customer's choice

Цени: От 140 EU Depending on the selected peak and the number of participants !

Prices include:

• licensed ski teacher

• licensed alpine guide

Prices do not include:

• transport

• food

• lift tickets /if necessary/

• insurance

• the above equipment

Other areas upon request !

 Equipment needed:

• Ski + Touring Machine / Splitboard

• combination shoes

• belts

• cheeks

• PIPS / avalanche device /

• helmet

• avalanche shovel

• avalanche probe

• backpack

• sunglasses

• ski mask

• headman

• sun cream

• first aid kit

• upper and lower thermal underwear

• fleece

• jacket and trousers with membrane

• puff

• gloves - 2 pieces

• hats - 2 pieces

• socks - 2 pieces

• spare clothes

• water

• thermos of tea.

We can assist in the rental of the following equipment: skis + touring machines, combined boots, harnesses, poles, PIPS / avalanche device /, helmet, avalanche shovel, avalanche probe, backpack, headlamp.

We can assist with transportation and insurance. Before your chosen day of ski touring, we offer additional training to warm up, run through equipment and refresh skiing skills.

The organisers reserve the right to change programmes depending on weather conditions.

Suitable for those wishing to tour with skis or splitboard!

Cherni vrh, Vitosha One-day training for beginners and advanced

Route: Chalet Aleko - Cherni Vrh - Chalet Aleko Deviation - 462 m.

Dates: Customer's choice

Цени: От 90 EU Depending on the number of participants !

Peaks in the valley of Mount Malyovitsa One-day training for beginners and advanced

Route: Ski area "Malyovitsa"- the selected peak - Ski area "Malyovitsa" Descent - 400 m - 1000 m.

Dates: Customer's choice

Цени: От 140 EU Depending on the selected peak and the number of participants !

Peaks in the area of "7 Rila Lakes" One-day training for beginners and advanced

Route: Pionerska hut - the chosen peak - Pionerska hut Deviation - 400 m. - 700 м.

Dates: Customer's choice

Цени: От 140 EU Depending on the selected peak and the number of participants !

Prices include:

• training

• licensed ski teacher

• licensed alpine guide

Prices do not include:

• transport

• food

• lift tickets /if necessary/

• insurance

• the above equipment

Other areas upon request ...

Ski touring programs include:

• Preparation and proper use of ski touring equipment

• ski touring techniques

• climb

• conversions

• economical putting on and taking off of skis and harness

• off-track riding techniques

• avalanche safety lecture

• working with avalanche transmitter

• dangers in the winter mountains

• Other

 Equipment needed:

• Ski + Touring Machine / Splitboard

• combination shoes

• belts

• cheeks

• PIPS / avalanche device /

• helmet

• avalanche shovel

• avalanche probe

• backpack

• sunglasses

• ski mask

• headman

• sun cream

• first aid kit

• upper and lower thermal underwear

• fleece

• jacket and trousers with membrane

• puff

• gloves - 2 pieces

• hats - 2 pieces

• socks - 2 pieces

• spare clothes

• water

• thermos of tea.

We can assist in the rental of the following equipment: skis + touring machines, combined boots, harnesses, poles, PIPS / avalanche device /, helmet, avalanche shovel, avalanche probe, backpack, headlamp.

We can assist with transportation and insurance. Before your chosen day of ski touring, we offer additional training to warm up, run through equipment and refresh skiing skills.

The organisers reserve the right to change programmes depending on weather conditions.

Individual and group training for beginners and advanced skiers by a licensed ski instructor with years of experience.

One and multi-day adventure activities More information, videos and photos from the last 20 years can be found at: https://www.adventure-bulgaria.org/Adventuretour_index.htm

Teambuilding activities More information, videos and photos from the last 20 years can be found at: https://www.adventure-bulgaria.org/Teambuilding%20bg.htm

Regions Mountains, dams, parks, meadows, historic fortresses, caves, rivers, seas, cities, in the area of your company or school, in or around Sofia or in more remote places ...

Activities

• Hiking, climbing peaks;

• Boating and kayaking;

• Making rafts and sailing with them;

• SUP paddling;

• Mountain biking;

• Archery;

• Making catapults and shooting with them;

• Rock climbing and artificial wall;

• Entering caves;

• Rope elements, rappelling, making alpine knots, handling alpine and caving equipment;

• Crossing the Via Ferrata;

• Skills related to safety, movement, survival, bivouacking and orientation in the mountains, map and compass work;

• Making a fire, making a bivouac, tent camp and picnic, making a compass with hand-made materials;

• Visit the swimming pools ;

• Visit historical, architectural and cultural monuments;

• Discussions, trust, teamwork, journaling, map making, book time .....

• Treasure hunts, logic, creativity and math problem solving, etc;

• Role plays, standard team building activities, etc;

• Activities related to social, recycling, creative, constructive, tasks, etc;

• The scenario and their level of difficulty are tailored to the age, fitness and motivation of the participants, the weather conditions and your wishes. For school groups, the programme can be tailored to the learning material.

Teambuilding activities The participants, divided into teams, go through some of the activities described above. At the end of each successfully completed activity, each team gains a piece of information, which they pool with the other teams at the finale, and together they all find the treasure they are looking for.

1. Christmas parties for young and old

2. Children's birthdays

Why choose an adventurous birthday/christmas party ?

• Forget about the standard celebration in a hall - give yourself a real adventure!

• Our Christmas parties/birthdays combine outdoor play, teamwork and challenges that develop courage, imagination and friendship.

Areas:

• Vitosha

• Iskar Gorge

• Pancherevo Lake

• city parks

• hi

• partner adventure centres et al.

Programs for each event are individual and are prepared upon request!        

Avidities:

Depending on area, season and age of participants.

1. Outdoor activities Climbing, boating, kayaking, SUB, rappelling, cave visit /you will see an underground lake, waterfall and river/, cave via ferrata, archery, sledding, logic problem solving, fun games in the meadow and other activities.

2. Survival Christmas/Birthday Party

   Learning basic outdoor survival skills, fire building, shelter building, orienteering with map and compass, orienteering competitions, avalanche safety, treasure hunting, escape-mission scenarios, teamwork.

3. Eco Christmas/Birthday Party

   Nature-themed games and workshops, recycled materials workshops.

4. Art Christmas/Birthday Party

   Art workshops with natural materials, outdoor painting, creating souvenirs from natural resources.

  Packages:

• Mini adventure (2 hours) Includes 2 Outdoor games + prizes

• Big Adventure (4 hours)

  Includes games + Outdoor challenge + prizes

  Цени - индивидуални, след запитване

  Additional services:

• Themed decoration and catering

• Photo and video capture

• Cake and personalized gifts for participants

Safety and organization: All activities are conducted by instructors with equipment provided. Parents can participate as observers or helpers.

6 + years 

Duration: 5 days Start - Monday; End - Friday

It is also possible to sign up for 1, 2, 3 or 4 days.

Dates ..............                                       

Where: Vitosha Mountain, Pancharevsko Lake

Adventures:

• Hiking

• Rock climbing

• Rope elements, rappelling, making alpine knots, handling alpine equipment

• Skills related to safety, movement, survival, bivouacing and orientation in the mountains, map and compass work

• Making a fire, making a bivouac, tent camp and picnic, making a compass with hand-made materials

• Kayaking and SUP

• Archery

• Visit to swimming pools 

• Discussions, trust, teamwork, journaling, map making, time to relax with a book ...

• Treasure hunts, logic, creativity and math problem solving, etc.

The programs are tailored to the age and abilities of the children !

More about us and our adventures + photos and videos from the last 20 years can be seen at: www.adventure-bulgaria.org/Adventuretour_index.htm www.adventure-bulgaria.org/index_media.html www.adventure-bulgaria.org

Skills acquired:

• Initial experience in different sports

• New friends

• Independence, love for the mountains and nature conservation

• Skills related to safety, movement, survival, bivouacking, and orientation in the mountains, map and compass work

• Discussions, trust, teamwork

• Exercise and sport in fresh air in the forest and alpine belt of the mountains, away from pollution and care

• Hardening the immune system and improving physical fitness

• Entering the real world of adventure without the internet, etc.

Our clients:

• Students from the Anglo American School /AAS/

• "Anglo American Academy"

• Uwekind International School

• PTA "Pythagoras" and others.

 

Price:

.................. EU за 5 дена, за 1 участник

 .................EU за 1 ден, за 1 участник

Minimum number of participants - 5 Discounts for more than one child per family.

The price includes:

• design

• preparation and implementation of the adventure

• instructors from the Edelweiss club team

• transport

• specialized alpine, water and bivouac equipment

• inventory, etc.

The price does not include:

• food

• insurance

• personal equipment

• clothes and shoes

• VAT.

Departure - 08:30. Arrival - 16:30

Meeting: The parking lot of the "Billa" store, at the intersection of Blvd. "Cherni Vrah" and "Ring Road" to the district. Dragalevtsi, or at the parking lot of the Lidl store, at the intersection of Samokovsko Shose and Okolovosten Road to the district of Plovdiv. Pancherevo. Depending on the adventure destinations.

A "Declaration" must be filled out in advance by the parent, certifying his/her consent for the child's participation in the Edelweiss Adventure Games.

The organizers reserve the right to change the program depending on weather conditions !

Avalanche Safety Course - 2 days

Vitosha

The area around the hut "Aleko"

Dates:

03,04.01.26 г, 24,25.01.26 г, 07,08.02.26 г, 21,22.02.26 г,

07,08.03.26 г

The training is suitable for beginners and experienced mountaineers in good health. Willing to do winter trekking with skis, split board, snowshoes or on foot.

Written permission from a parent is required for participants under 18!

During the training you will acquire the following basic skills:

Reliance on terrain, depending on topography and snow conditions;

Choosing the safest route;

Рabota with specialized avalanche Equipment;

Оavalanche danger;

Avalanche accident prevention;

Actions for overwhelmed by avalanche of people and their detection;

Тtransport of a victim;

Бsafely and pleasantly winter mountain residence :-) and others.

Program:

Choice of personal equipment / clothing, backpacks ...../;

Planning hikes in the winter mountains;

Dangers in the winter mountains;

Types of snow and avalanches;

Selection of line for ascent and descent;

Work with avalanche equipment - search with avalanche gear, probing, digging out a person caught under an avalanche;

Avalanche tests and profiles;

Avalanche incident response;

Transportation of the injured.

• Day 0: Friday night From 7 pm, will be held online Theoretical Lecture, около 1,30 ч. The aim is to familiarize the course participants with the information needed them for the practical activities, in the next two days.

Personal equipment required:

Touring skis, splitboards /bikes, poles, crampons/, snowshoes or winter hiking boots with hard soles. Possibly alpine skis or snowboards, but you'll have to wear them on your back 🙂 !

Individual avalanche kit /ILU/ - avalanche device, probe, shovel;

Down jacket;

Trousers and jacket with membrane;

Warm clothes /sweaters or fleeces - 2 pcs/;

Thermal underwear / top and bottom - 2 pcs /;

Warm gloves, hats, socks /2 pieces/, scarf, „Buff“, gaiters, spare clothes;

Ski and sunglasses;

Rucksack - about 40 l;

Cream with UV filter;

Thermos with tea, food and water;

First aid kit;

Cheeks.

Price: 130 EU на участник 

Minimum number of participants - 4 Below the above number of participants the price is subject to further comment.

The price includes:

• Licensed mountain/alpine guide

The price does not include:

Transport, food, accommodation /if someone wants to sleep on Vitosha/, mountain insurance, the above avalanche equipment.

We offer assistance for:

Transport, mountain insurance.

Нahem нand snowshoes, cheeks, иndividual avalanche kit /ILU/ - avalanche device, probe, shovel; .

We can also arrange training on other dates, subject to availability.

Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs depending on weather conditions.