“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.
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... read more
Kalina Velikova (Kkika)
The Kuklata Via Ferrata really exceeded our expectations. Victor, our tour guide, provided a lot of useful information and answered any questions we had. The scenery is amazing, the route... read more
Silvie Băcăran
Did an avalanche safety course with Split the mountain. Awesome experience. Our instructors, Pavel and Niki were great. Highly reccomended!!
David Gates
We had an amazing via ferrata with Niki in Rila, Malyovitsa. The road was full of panorama views. Thanks for the great experience!
Kristiyan Kitov
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
We went to the via Ferrata with our amazing guide Niki! We had such a fun and unique experience. In addition to doing the via Ferrata, Niki also took us... read more
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TripAdvisor Reviews
- 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 Randall B
October 21, 2024
Google Reviews
The Kuklata Via Ferrata really exceeded our expectations. Victor, our tour guide, provided a lot of useful information and answered any questions we had. The scenery is amazing, the route... read more
Silvie Băcăran
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... read more
Kalina Velikova (Kkika)
The best mountain guides I've met. I went on multiple touring adventures with them, completed a riding technique course (which completely changed my views on snowboarding and drastically improved my... read more
Xenia Cotlearova
20th March 2022 - Introductory Ski Touring Day. We were a party of 4 - 3 of whom had no ski touring experience. Vanya came and saw us... read more
Christopher Thompson
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
Did an avalanche safety course with Split the mountain. Awesome experience. Our instructors, Pavel and Niki were great. Highly reccomended!!
David Gates
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
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
Excellent experience. Absolutely amazing company, 100% official trained guides. Bania was incredible during the whole day. I strongly recommend them.
Agustín José
We - a group of 8 people - booked the Split The Mountain guides to get the best out of our freeride and touring trip to Bansko. The guides Pawel... read more
Christian Weiler
TripAdvisor Reviews
- 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 Alf O
July 4, 2025Arnaud1990 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!
February 17, 2020
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