Based on Shar Mountain in North Macedonia, join us on a wild freeride CatSki adventure that you will never forget!
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Based on Shar Mountain in North Macedonia, join us on a wild freeride CatSki adventure that you will never forget! It is a well kept secret among the powder hungry adventurers, we provide first class of cat ski freeride service.
Shar Mountains National Park CaSki Tours are among Europe’s best cat ski adventures. Shar Mountains is one of the most beautiful mountain ridge in the Balkans, extending northeast–southwest for about 47 miles (75 km). The region is known for its magnificent food & hospitality which is the perfect accompaniment to the powder-laden mountain freeride experience.
After flying into the North Macedonian capital of Skopje, ( or Pristina, Sofia or Thessaloniki), you will be transported to the Hotel Scardus in Popova Sapka where the adventure begins.
Snowcat skiing in Macedonia has been quite active in the last few years, mainly because of the natural shape of the mountains which allows easy access to the peaks by snowcat machine. While the well know ski resorts across Europe are overcrowded with free riders from all over the World, free riding in Macedonia is totally different experience because of the ruralness of the region which is waiting to be explored. From wide open faces to narrow couloirs and natural pipes, the nature of the terrain gives maximum pleasure to both medium and high experience riders.
On a day with good visibility there are no restrictions and basically you can ride everywhere where the ski guides will find good snow and In bad weather conditions the daily agenda is to stay low for amazing forest skiing where the powder stays protected from the wind, and the trees are used as orientation in the fog.
All guiding, accommodation, meals, & avalanche safety equipment (air backpack, probe, shovel, avi transceiver) is included.
Snow & Terrain
Shar Mountains catski operation is located in on the snowiest parts of the Balkans. Terrain is generally between 1,800m & 2,600m, guaranteeing snow cover. As with mountains everywhere, the wind can play a massive part in the prevailing snow conditions, but all the ski locations have options to make the most of the conditions. About 4,000m vertical is skied on any one day but can be more or less depending on the group and the weather.
From wide open faces to narrow couloirs and natural pipes, the nature of the terrain gives maximum pleasure to both medium and high experience riders. On a day with good visibility there are no restrictions and basically you can ride everywhere where the ski guides will find good snow.
In bad weather conditions usually the daily agenda is to stay low for amazing forest skiing where the powder stays protected from the wind, and the trees are used as tool for orientation In the fog.
Snowcats & Guiding
The catski operation has a minimum of 5 modern & comfortable snowcats capable of seating 14 people each. One snowcat is held in reserve to cover any unforeseen issues (cat-skiing is tough on these machines!). Most (but not all) snowcats have safe side entry doors & side mounted ski storage.
Our guides are locals, have a minimum experience of 7-10 years of guiding in the area and are experienced freeriders.
We always provide 2 guides for each Snowcat (one head and one tail guide) to provide maximum safety for your backcountry experience.
Additionally, we provide you with all necessary security equipment such as a avalanche transceiver and ABS avalanche backpack free of charge.
Accomodation
You are staying at the 4**** Hotel Scardus in Popova Shapka. The hotel has night bar, restaurant, ski room, laundry, conference hall, SPA center within which there is swimming pool, sauna and fitness, while massage goes according to guest’s request. It offers Wifi through all areas of the hotel public place. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes with local and international cuisine with high quality in a relaxing and beautiful ambient.
Food & Drink:
Experience a sensational array local Macedonian cuisine. Delicious food, part of a rich local tradition, that is fresh, tasty, heathy and different when compared to places most guests spend their ski holidays. Breakfast is buffet style & full of diversity to satisfy all tastes. Lunch is a picnic on a high alpine summit or ridge between the skiing runs. Dinner is a moving feast of the best local cuisine - meat based & vegetarian meals are available. After, during or before dinner, try a few good local rakija shots - it will definitely get the heart started - at least for a little while.
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