About

“Split The Mountain” is a small tour operator and mountain guide service specializing in backcountry splitboard / ski touring, courses, snowshoeing, trekking, hiking, via-ferrata, rock climbing and yoga retreats in the mountains of Bulgaria and the Balkans.

Our groups are small with personal attention. Our trips consist of a selection of programs or courses as well private guiding and customized trips from non-technical treks to via-ferrata and rock climbing adventures, from introductory to backcountry splitboarding and skiing and avalanche courses to technical snowboard and ski clinics and descents to a mountain yoga retreats.

We are the first professional splitboard mountain guides in Bulgaria with over 25 years of riding experience. Our aim is to immerse riders seeking a spiritual backcountry experience in their trip of a lifetime. We will lead you into the heart of the mountains and away from the crowds, whether it be through hiking or ski lifts, or a combination of both. Our splitboarding and backcountry courses and clinics will hone your skills and open these terrains for you even more.
In summers we specialize in customized hiking trips to offbeat destinations in the hidden valleys of Europe, the Himalaya and around the World.

Split The Mountain is a Tour Operator, registered by the Ministry of Tourism and listed in the National Tourist Register under the number РК-01-7757 and has concluded an insurance contract with Euroins Bulgaria Insurance Company, Sofia, “Tour Operator’s Responsibility”.

The Guides of Split The Mountain have diplomas for Mountain Guides registered in the Bulgarian National Tourist Register and are members of the UIMLA – Union of International Mountain Leader Association and Bulgarian Association of Mountain Leaders and Mountain Guides “Mountains and People”, members of ISIA.

Split The Mountain is a registered snowboard and ski school and a member of the Bulgarian Ski School. The training methodology is based on the international standards of the International Ski Instructors Association – ISIA and INTERSKI.

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Google Reviews

  • Great personal guiding experience! I was looking to go out touring when visiting Bansko this winter, however since I didn’t know the area I wanted to find someone who could show... read more

    Lasse Vinter Avatar Lasse Vinter
  • Friendly professional service with lots of support for unforeseen changes of plan. Thanks Nikya!

    Patrick Kirk Avatar Patrick Kirk
  • Невероятни професионалисти и хора! Прекарахме един незабравим ден на виа ферата-та на Мальовица с Павел! Той ни даде ценни съвети не само за катеренето, но и за алпинизма и ски... read more

    Десислава Вълчева Avatar Десислава Вълчева
  • We had a fantastic day rock climbing with Pavel. Everything was very well organised - he contacted us a few days before to confirm the weather forecast and his ideas... read more

    Helena Siebenrock Avatar Helena Siebenrock
  • Recently enjoyed a 9 day walking trip in the Rila and Pirin Mountains. Such a great experience all thanks to Niki, Gerry and his two drivers. All were friendly, knowledgeable... read more

    Jeanette Woodhead Avatar Jeanette Woodhead
  • Outstanding hiking, transport & related services for a group of 26 people. Working with Niki & his excellent team, we developed a totally customized 9 day tour, hiking based in... read more

    Alf Oldman Avatar Alf Oldman

TripAdvisor Reviews

  • star rating  Seven Rila lakes to Rila monastery quided trek.  - Two days which we will remember forever.
    From Rila Lakes to Rila Monestery.
    The walk was challenging, over mountainous terrain, but we kept a steady pace and felt well prepared.... read more

    avatar thumb Alla N
    September 10, 2023
  • star rating  Great via ferrata in the rila mts - Had great time climbing with nikki. He knows the rila and pirin mts really well. He's your man for any outing to the Bulgarian nature, plus, he's nice and a... read more

    itaynegev
    September 28, 2020
  • star rating  The trip was booked about 2 weeks before our travels with Split the mountain. The communications early on was prompt and informative. On the day of our hike our guide... read more

    avatar thumb Lee W
    July 1, 2019
  • star rating  Touring ski - It was excellent! Had a super time. Went to places I wouldn’t never think of. Great and professionals instructors. I consider them now as friends!

    Arnaud1990
    February 17, 2020
  • star rating  I’ve attended the 2 days snowboarding course and I definitely recommend this guys! They changed my riding and now I’m feeling more confident in the mountain. Thank you guys!

    avatar thumb Daniel V
    March 1, 2022
  • star rating  Very nice trip - Nicky is a very nice guide very helpfull (He fund warm clothes for us because we don't have it). Nicki prepared us simple but very good food and always waited... read more

    deborahEyphrosyne
    August 16, 2019

Google Reviews

  • Good people with good ethics towards the mountain. I went to the carving technique lesson and Nikyata set the base for me to become a machine in snowboarding 😀 Can’t wait... read more

    Kalina Velikova (Kkika) Avatar Kalina Velikova (Kkika)

    I couldn't write a higher review. I came to Bulgaria from international for the Avalanche course. While almost everyone was Bulgarian, the instructors (three amazing ones) made sure to go... read more

    Aaron Gold Avatar Aaron Gold
  • We had the most perfect day with Nik doing the via ferrata at Kuklata Peak and are still smiling about the trip. If you want to do any hiking, via... read more

    Sarah Ong Avatar Sarah Ong

    Outstanding hiking, transport & related services for a group of 26 people. Working with Niki & his excellent team, we developed a totally customized 9 day tour, hiking based in... read more

    Alf Oldman Avatar Alf Oldman
  • Very good service from this company. The via ferrata tour is a great adventure.

    william taylor Avatar william taylor

    We had an incredible experience with Split the Mountain! I absolutely recommend you to hire them for any of their activities. They are super professional and they will always give... read more

    Beatriz Martínez de la Riva Avatar Beatriz Martínez de la Riva
  • We had a great experience hiking the Musala peak with our fantastic guide Nikolay Pavlov. He guided us perfectly across the more difficult parts and was also very patient with... read more

    Laurens van Zinnicq Bergmann Avatar Laurens van Zinnicq Bergmann

    I took part in the Splitboard Intro course last weekend organized by Split The Mountain team. I am super fascinated with the team and their professionalism, attentive support, to-the-point techniques,... read more

    Silvia Andreeva Avatar Silvia Andreeva
  • Niki took us out on a 1 day adventure, climbing the ridge of Todorka Peak and guiding us through the back country. We had a taste of everything from climbing... read more

    Joma Ormrod Avatar Joma Ormrod

    Had a great experience doing the Malyovitsa via ferrata. Niki and Ivo were helpful and informative. Niki was responsive and accommodated our tour for the changes in weather which was... read more

    Vivienne Kung Avatar Vivienne Kung

TripAdvisor Reviews

  • star rating  Via-Ferrta in Trigrad Bulgaria (Rhodophy mountains - Few weeks ago I contacted with Niki from "Split the Mountain" company, In order to guide me and my family through via-ferrata trauk near Trigrad (Bulgaria).
    Niki came with Yordan... Read more

    Yuvalag
    October 19, 2019

    star rating  Great day on the powder - I was in Bansko with my gf. Weather was not very good, but Nikolay made effort to use the time in the best possible way.
    He is very friendly... Read more

    DreamingAboutTheRoad
    May 28, 2019
  • star rating  Best guide in town - Niki showed us around and gave us exactly was we where looking for: fun, sport, sights and safety. And all of this with a twist of humour.

    Dorsanv
    May 28, 2019

    star rating  Amazing experience! - Nikya was an amazing guide for the Via Ferrata on Kuklata peak. He picked me up at my hotel at 8 am and the drive to the starting point... Read more

    avatar thumb Randall B
    October 21, 2024
  • star rating  I’ve attended the 2 days snowboarding course and I definitely recommend this guys! They changed my riding and now I’m feeling more confident in the mountain. Thank you guys!

    avatar thumb Daniel V
    March 1, 2022

    star rating  Very nice trip - Nicky is a very nice guide very helpfull (He fund warm clothes for us because we don't have it). Nicki prepared us simple but very good food and always waited... Read more

    deborahEyphrosyne
    August 16, 2019
  • star rating  Excelent!  - We had a fantastic trekking day. A professional company with amazing guides. Bania was great; we had a lovely day with her ascending to an incredible peak. I would recommend... Read more

    avatar thumb Agustín J
    December 31, 2022

    star rating  Magnificent adventure - My spouse and me took Split the Mountain guides to accompany us to Malyovitsa via ferrata climb. The guides were excellent. They arrived on time in set location, spoke very... Read more

    NatashaC1622
    August 9, 2019
  • star rating  Outstanding, 26 people, fully customized hiking/cultural, 3 locations, mixed abilities - Outstanding hiking, transport & related services for a group of 26 people. Working with Niki & his excellent team, we developed a totally customized 9 day tour, hiking based in... Read more

    avatar thumb Alf O
    July 4, 2025

    star rating  Seven Rila lakes to Rila monastery quided trek.  - Two days which we will remember forever.
    From Rila Lakes to Rila Monestery.
    The walk was challenging, over mountainous terrain, but we kept a steady pace and felt well prepared.... Read more

    avatar thumb Alla N
    September 10, 2023

Welcome to Split The Mountain Professional Mountain Guides Agency! Adventures and Lifetime Experience!

“Split The Mountain” is a small tour operator and mountain guide service specializing in backcountry splitboard / ski touring, courses, snowshoeing, trekking, hiking, via-ferrata, rock climbing and yoga retreats in the mountains of Bulgaria and the Balkans.

Our groups are small with personal attention. Our trips consist of a selection of programs or courses as well private guiding and customized trips from non-technical treks to via-ferrata and rock climbing adventures, from introductory to backcountry splitboarding and skiing and avalanche courses to technical snowboard and ski clinics and descents to a mountain yoga retreats.
We are the first professional splitboard mountain guides in Bulgaria with over 25 years of riding experience. Our aim is to immerse riders seeking a spiritual backcountry experience in their trip of a lifetime. We will lead you into the heart of the mountains and away from the crowds, whether it be through hiking or ski lifts, or a combination of both. Our splitboarding and backcountry courses and clinics will hone your skills and open these terrains for you even more.
In summers we specialize in customized hiking trips to offbeat destinations in the hidden valleys of Europe, the Himalaya and around the World.

Split The Mountain is a Tour Operator, registered by the Ministry of Tourism and listed in the National Tourist Register under the number РК-01-7757 and has concluded an insurance contract with Euroins Bulgaria Insurance Company, Sofia, “Tour Operator’s Responsibility”.

The Guides of Split The Mountain have diplomas for Mountain Guides registered in the Bulgarian National Tourist Register and are members of the UIMLA Union of International Mountain Leader Association and Bulgarian Mountain Guides Association “Mountains and People”, members of ISIA..

Split The Mountain is a registered snowboard and ski school and a member of the Bulgarian Ski School. The training methodology is based on the international standards of the International Ski Instructors Association – ISIA and INTERSKI.

Certificates

Удостоверение за регистрация
Bulgarian Mountain Guides Association
Splitshop Bulgaria