Routes may be longer at altitude, with snow and ice slopes up to 45 degrees. Glaciers are more complex, scrambling is harder, descent may involve rappelling. More objective hazards.
Winter ascent of Musala Peak and alpine traverse through Trionite, Small Moussala Peak, Irechek Peak and the Sphinx. In case we have enough time we will climb also Deno Peak, otherwise the group will reach its slopes and then descent to Musala hut. Provided that the weather and snow conditions are bar or the group is making a slow advance the traverse can be shortened by descending by the ridge of peak Irechek towards Musala hut.
View from peak Moussala at sunrise
Prices
Per person for minimum 2 clients - 290 €
The group is maximum 3 people
Experience
- Very good physical training;
- Mountain health insurance, valid for the duration of the climb;
- Previous mountaineering experience, including easy rock climbing and traverses;
- Experience using crampons on icy slopes.
On the traverse of Trionite before peak Little Musala
Peak Irechek with refuge Ledeno ezero viewed from Trionite
Personal Equipment
- Crampons;
- Ice Axe;
- Winter Mountaineering Shoes;
- Proper Hat;
- Woolen Gloves– 2 pairs (one pair can be polartech or windstopper).
- Gore-Tex Gloves;
- Gore-Tex / Softshell Jacket;
- Polartech Jacket;
- Thermal Underwear;
- Gore-Tex Trousers;
- Gaiters;
- Climbing Backpack up to 45 l;
- Helmet;
- Headlamp;
- Sun Glasses;
- Climbing Harness;
- Locking Carabiner;
- Snowshoes (only if all people in the group have such);
- Walking Poles.
On the middle of the path between peak Irechek and peak Deno
Recommendations
Musala traverse is recommended as a second step in gaining the necessary experience for participating in the other winter programs, offered by Vertical World Bulgaria, and is an excellent opportunity for testing one’s abilities and personal equipment in the beginning of the active winter season.