Basic Rock Climbing & Mountaineering Training Course
Price: 256 EUR ( Group of 6-people )
Level of difficulty: 2B
Instructors per clients: 1:3
Duration: 6 Days ( The day of arrival is excluded )
Seasons: Juny, July, August & September
Nights: 6
Rate: 8.98
Climbing & mountaineering training course for beginners which will be carried out on an intense and fast-paced program. The course will take place in real alpine conditions and will involve actual alpine climbing of 100-150 meter rock-walls. The traverse from mount Malyovitsa (2729m) to Mount Zliya Zab is also included in the program. At present this is the best course in alpine climbing & mountaineering being held in Bulgaria.
Spartak Training Rocks - lead climbing
FEES:
For a group of 6 people: 256 EUR per person
The group can be no bigger than 6 people.
If you are looking for budget course, please check: 2-day climbing course-Malyovitsa – beginners level or 5--day climbing course-Malyovitsa – beginners level
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Professional climbing instructors;
- The necessary climbing equipment;
- 5 nights in Malyovitsa hut;
- Transport from Sofia airport to Malyovitsa and return;
- Mountain health insurance.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Food.
Bouldering near Malyovitsa hut
CLIMBING INSTRUCTORS:
- Senior instructor - Dimitar Koleshev;
- Junior instructor - to be assigned immediately before the course.
TRAINING PROGRAM:
1-st day:
All participants shall gather at Malyovitsa School Center no later than 5.30 p.m.; checking of climbing gear and equipment; basic knots.
Climbing at Spartak Training Rocks
2-nd day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: knots, top-rope protected climbing, belaying and belay stances, using of special belay devices, climbing as a second and leading, communication signals, rappelling techniques. Theory: rock types, rock climbing sites in Bulgaria and abroad, different climbing styles.
The practical training will take place at Spartak Training Rocks.
Site approach: 40 minutes from Malyovitsa School Center.
Site description: Rock-walls are up to 15 meters high. The categories vary between 3+ to 5+ (UIAA); the rock is solid (mostly granite), no liable stones.
Duration of practical training: 7-8 h.
3-rd day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: walking in a group, traverse, simultaneous belaying; anchoring systems and belay escapes. Theory: natural hazards in the mountain.
The practical training will include: climbing of mount Malyovitsa through the North-East crest and progressing from mount Elenka to mount Bezimenen, mount Malak Petel, mount Golyam Petel and mount Orlovets.
Site approach: it takes 3 hours from Malyovitsa School Center to the rocky foot of mount Malyovitsa
Site description: The rock formations on the ascent route are up to 3 meters high , category up to 3- (UIAA). The rock itself is crumbly and unstable at places which require higher awareness.
Duration of practical training: 9-12 h. according to the number of participants.
Climbing the East face of mount Elenka
4-th day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: responsibilities of the leader and second, exchange leading/belaying, leading, protection placements, anchoring systems, using nuts and friends, organizing descent and rappelling, communication signals. Theory: climbing gear and camming devices.
The practical training will take place at mount Kuklata
Site approach: 1.30 hours from Malyovitsa School Center
Site description: route is 5-6 pitches on a 150 meter high rock-wall, category 3 (UIAA), climbing mainly through grassy passes, interrupted by rock formations. The second and the third pitches are the most difficult.
Duration of practical training: 7-9 h. according to the number of participants.
5-th day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: responsibilities of the leader and second, exchange leading/belaying, leading, protection placements, anchoring systems, using nuts and friends, communication signals. Theory.
The practical training will include climbing of mount Elenka. Depending their individual skills participants will climb 1 or more routes from the below listed.
Site approach: 3 hours from Malyovitsa School Center
Site description: Variation of route “Raba”- category 3 (UIAA), 5 pitches, 150 meter high rock-wall; route “Classical” – 4+/5- (UIAA), 4.5 pitches, 120 meter high rock-wall; route “Kaminata” - 5- A0 (UIAA), 4.5 pitches, 100 meter high rock-wall; route “Academik” – 5+ (UIAA), 4.5 pitches, 130 meter high rock-wall. This climbing site is one of the most solid and pleasant; however there are some crumbly spots immediately before reaching the top.
Duration of practical training: 10-14 h. according to the number of participants.
Spartak Training Rocks – Rappelling
6-th day:
Training schedule: Practical training includes: responsibilities of the leader and second, exchange leading/belaying, leading, protection placements, anchoring systems, using nuts and friends, organizing descent and rappelling, communication signals.
The practical training will take place at Spartak Training Rocks
Site approach: 40 minutes from Malyovitsa School Center
Site description: Rock-walls are up to 20 meters high. The category of the route to be climbed is 4+ (UIAA); the rock is solid (mostly granite), no liable stones.
Duration of practical training: 5-6 h. according to the number of participants.
Footnote:
This program can be changed according to the physical abilities of the participants and their level. Changes may occur also if the weather conditions are bad.
Traversing from mount Malyovitsa to Zlya Zub
RECOMMENDED PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
- Rock climbing shoes.
- Chalk bag.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
- Climbing knots;
- Climbing techniques, types of rocks and safety;
- Belaying;
- Personal and special climbing equipment;
- Rappelling;
- Communication signals;
- Using of nuts and friends;
- Mountaineering and climbing gear;
- Alpine climbing history and climbing sites in Bulgaria and abroad;
- Climbing as a second and leading;
- Natural hazards in the mountain.
On the North-East ridge of mount Malyovitsa
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The East ridge of Mount Zliya Zab
BOOKINGS:
You can book a place in this program by clicking on the "Book Now" button on the top of the page and filling in the form & submitting it. You should prepay part of the program fee within 5 working days. After that period expires your booking will be nullified and your place will be freed for another applicant. The remaining part of the program fee should be paid no later than 5 days before the program start date.
Please contact us at least 15-20 days before the desired start date so that a group can be gathered. In case there are not enough people to form a group 7 days before the program starts, the course will be put off and we will inform you when the next available date is. If you can not attend the prepaid amount will be fully restored. The prepaid amount will not be refunded only in case you decide not to participate on the initially chosen program dates.
