6 days of catski
7 overnight stays
€1.900
If you are already familiar with Catski, either with us in Dragobrat or somewhere else in the world, you certainly not need any further introduction to this concept. If you are new to Catski, this could be a good time to try out. Catski is all about taking you to those untouched places in a convenient way, so you get as much untracked terrain as possible during a week and much more than you can imagine compared to a resort stay. The Cat is fairly stable and can take you out there in all kinds of snow. Yes, the helicopter will do it faster, but if you are not ready yet to extend the budget, then Cat skiing would be a very good choice. Heli is also a bit more sensitive to the weather.
North Macedonia is part of the Balkan region and the Catskiing activity here is not totally unknown.. The Skiing & Snowboarding here is still a great experience at an affordable price compared to many operators around the world. Our local guides are well updated on security and have a service mindset that can fit into any international operation If you are not yet ready for this, the Catskiing is still a great experience at an affordable price compared to many operators around the world.
We will be located in Popova Shapka, a convenient 1hr+ drive from Skopje Airport. Popova Shapka is located in 1700m at the Sharr Mountains. Here you will, accompanied with Cat, have access to a big vaste area with some of the highest peaks in North Macedonia bordering up to Kosovo & Albania.
There are 6-day cat skiing included in the price. In case it is impossible to come up with Cat-skis, we will do alternatives such as Touring. We have limited access to touring equipment/Splitboard, so please give us a note in advance if you wish to rent Touring/splitboard gear. That said, it is very rare that we must cancel the catski here, because the logistic aloud us to just stay lower in the trees in case of bad weather.
The ski season typically starts in early December and ends in mid-April.
The skiing/boarding typically takes place 1700 to 2500 meters above sea level. We plan for weather and wind conditions, where we get the best snow and visibility, as well as safety.
Macedonia is part of the Balkan region and the Catskiing activity here is established. We are having access to a greater area of the Sharr mountains in the Carpathians. The terrain is varied with high alpine above treeline, with open bowls to smaller chutes and the down to the pine trees with good space between to do your treeskiing.
Catskiing is a great experience at an affordable price compared to many operators around the world.
We will be located in Popova Shapka, a convenient 1hr+ drive from Skopje Airport. Popova Shapka is located in 1700m at the Sharr Mountains. With use of Catski we have access to a vast area of terrain with some of the highest peaks in Macedonia bordering right up to Kosovo & Albania.
You will be picked up in by a shuttle with the other guests in Skopje Airport. Estimated 1-1,5 hours transfer time
We stay at the Scardus Hotel, which is a 4 star hotel. There is a private bathroom and toilet in the rooms, as well as a Spa/sauna & Pool facilities in the basement. Additional there is a Fitness room, café and restaurant.
We can use ski & board facilities to wax and fix ski & snowboard
The catski area is basically right outside the door. It is within walking distance to other restaurants and bars.
You can ski right to the door when on your way home. We have double rooms with a toilet and bath.
It is possible to book single rooms for and additional fee.
Breakfast, lunch and a 2-course dinner are included in the price.
We may eat lunch in the terrain and sometimes at the hotel depending on how far we are from the hotel at lunchtime.
The terrain in North Macedonia fits well for those who want to learn to master the off-piste and for those who just want to run powder all week. It is a mixture of forest skiing and open terrain.
Hence, North Macedonia is the perfect destination if you dream of venturing into the fluffy and dense powder of the wind-protected forest and at the same time be able to ski large, open glades with live-lasting views. You will then get access to steeper terrain. Skills will be from intermediate to advanced.
Safety is of course always a priority on all of our trips. GMGA guides with knowledge of the local area will guide you all the way. They are there to ensure your safety, and in the event of an accident they know what to do and how to get you directly off the mountain to a safe zone or Hospital if required.
Avalanche equipment including air bags will be available if you do not have them. On arrival we will conduct a security briefing and ensure or refresh knowledge on use of the safety equipment.
You will have to make sure that you have the relevant insurances, so that you’re covered in the off-piste in North Macedonia You can read more about it here.
Det er stabile og sikre forhold på reiser til North Macedonia.
Det er veldig viktig at informasjonen i passet samsvarer med det som står på billetten din. Det kreves visum for å komme inn i North Macedonia.
Stikkontakter er 220v og samme type som de fleste steder i Nord-Europa (med unntak av Storbritannia).
6 days of catski
7 overnight stays
€1.900
Ved bestillingen af en tur, vil du blive kontaktet af vores rejseleder. Rejselederen vil forventningsafstemme med dig, så vi sikre os, at du får alt den information, som du har behov for så du kan træffe dit valg om dit næste skieventyr.
Efter betalingen af din rejse, så sender vi dig en ordrebekræftelse, pakkeliste og et rejseprogram for turen.
Vi holder dig løbende orienteret om turen og eventuelle detaljer.
You will be picked up in by a shuttle with the other guests in Skopje Airport. Estimated 1-1,5 hours transfer time
Når vi er nået frem til vores destination vil du/I får en sikkerhedsbriefing. Vi vil på denne måde sikre os, at du/I har bedst mulige forudsætninger for ikke kan komme galt afsted i off-piste situationer.
Ud over ski/snowboard ture, arrangerer vi også sociale ting som sauna, middage og evt. øl om aftenen. Disse er dog bestemt af hvilket slags vejr vi bliver udsat for.
Vi hjælper dig hele vejen hjem. Vores rejseleder tager med i lufthavnen og sørger for, at du/I kommer sikkert hjem.
Kontakt os endelig, hvis der skulle være flere spørgsmål!
Når du bestiller turen, vil en av våre reiseteammedlemmer kontakte deg. Her vil vi samsvare dine forventninger til turen, for å sikre oss at du har all informasjon om den planlagte turen.
Etter at betalingen for turen er mottatt, vil vi sende deg en ordrebekreftelse, en pakkeliste og et program for turen.
Vi vil holde deg oppdatert om turen.
You will be picked up in by a shuttle with the other guests in Skopje Airport. Estimated 1-1,5 hours transfer time
Når vi har nådd destinasjonen vår, vil du motta en sikkerhetsbriefing. Vi ønsker å sørge for at du har de beste forutsetningene for ikke å bli skadet når du kjører off-piste.
Bortsett fra ski og snowboard arrangerer vi også sosiale arrangementer som å gå i badstuen, middager og øl om kvelden. Disse hendelsene avgjøres imidlertid av hva slags vær vi utsettes for.
Vi hjelper deg hele veien. Vår reiseguide tar deg til en av flyplassene (Kutaisi og Butami anbefales) og sørger for at du kommer trygt tilbake på flyet hjem.
Kontakt oss hvis du har flere spørsmål!
Om det er noe med turen som du ikke var helt fornøyd med, så ta kontakt med oss hurtig. Husk også at man alltid kan finne råd og veiledning i tillegg til hvordan man lager en klage hos Pakkerejse-Ankenævnet (Transportklagenemda og Pakkereisenemda).