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Winter Ascent of Vihren Peak via Djamdjiev Ridge. This is one of the most beautiful and technical winter ascents we offer. If the group has enough time the route can be extended with climbing of Hvojnati Peak and a subsequent descent by Muratovo lake.
In the beginning of the rock part of Djamdjiev Ridge at sunrise
Prices
For individual client - 340 €306 €Per person for minimum 2 clients - 210 €189 €
The group is maximum 2 people
The Price Includes
- Mountain guide;
- Group climbing equipment.
The Price Does Not Include
- Food;
- Mountain health insurance;
- Transport;
- Personal equipment such as harness, ice axe, helmet and carabiners.
In the beginning of the rock part of Djamdjiev Ridge
Itinerary
Departure at 4:00 am from Sofia. By sunrise, we should have reached the base of the rocky section of the ridge. Here, we will rope up and continue as a roped team. This section takes approximately 2–3 hours. After the rocky section and the exposed slopes that follow, we will unrope and continue the ascent independently, provided conditions allow. The final section to the summit is the most strenuous, due to its monotonous nature and the sustained steep gradient. On the pre-summit ridge, we may need to rope up again if there is a lot of snow or if snow cornices are present. If the group is moving well, we should reach Vihren Peak at around 10:00 am. If snow conditions and the weather are favorable, we will descend towards Kabata Col. If the group is moving efficiently, we will continue from there towards Hvoynati Peak. If the snow conditions are poor, we will descend by the ascent route, via the Jamdzhiyev Ridge. If the weather and mountain conditions are excellent, the group should reach Vihren Hut at around 1:00–2:00 pm.
Sunrise
Experience
To accomplish the climb you need to be in excellent physical condition and to have also serious previous mountaineering experience including climbing on rocks, ice and mixed terrain, traversing ridges, self-arrest technique and deftly using ice-axes and crampons.
Night ascent
Personal Equipment
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.
- 40-litre rucksack;
- Mountaineering boots - warm and suitable for crampons;
- Gaiters (with a strap under the boot);
- Crampons with anti-balling system;
- Technical ice axe;
- Telescopic ski poles;
- Lightweight and comfortable climbing harness
- Screw-gate karabiner;
- Head torch with new batteries;
- Helmet;
- Warm socks (+ spare pair);
- Carline-type thermal T-shirt, avoid using cotton as it absorbs moisture and dries slowly;
- Polar fleece sweater;
- Down or Thermolite jacket;
- Carline-type or stretch polar fleece leggings;
- Waterproof jacket (with hood) and over-trousers (Gore Tex);
- Hat or headband;
- Balaclava;
- Sunglasses;
- Ski goggles;
- Pair of lightweight gloves;
- Pair of warm gloves or mittens;
- High SPF sun cream;
- 1-litre insulated water bottle;
- Snack food;
- A lightweight sheet sleeping bag for the night in the hut.
View from the summit
Video from 14 January 2012
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