Basic Rock Climbing & Mountaineering Training Course in Malyovitsa, Bulgaria

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. At present this is the best course in alpine climbing & mountaineering being held in Bulgaria.

Prices

Per person for minimum 4 clients - 480 €432 €

The group is maximum 8 people

Itinerary

Day 1:

All participants shall gather at Malyovitsa School Center no later than 8.30 p.m.; checking of climbing gear and equipment.


Day 2:

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 grades vary between 3+ to 5b; the rock is solid (mostly granite), no liable stones.

Duration of practical training:

7-8 hours.





3 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.

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, grade up to 3-. 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.


4 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, grade 3, 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.




Bouldering near Malyovitsa hut


5 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, grade 3, 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.


6 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" - 3, 5 pitches, 150 meter high rock-wall; route "Classical" – 5a, 4/5 pitches, 120 meter high rock-wall; route “Academik” – 5b, 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.





7 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 grade of the route to be climbed is 4c; 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.

All clients of Vertical World Climbing and Mountaineering School receive a single-use 15% discount code for the equipment needed for the program from the Vertical World shop. For more information, read our discount policy.