Difficulty levels – what level is suitable for me?

BEGINNERS

The event is suitable for people with no previous experience. Participants need to be in good physical condition.

Ski / Splitboard adventures– good ski/snowboard on a blue slope. Experience on off-piste terrain is not necessary. Physical activity duration around 1-2 hours. Altitude gain between 300 and 500 m.
Alpine adventures– Experience in alpine or rock climbing is not necessary. You need to be in a good physical condition for the itinerary.
Trekking / Hiking adventures– 2-3 hour hikes. Altitude gain between 300 and 500 meters.

INTERMEDIATE

Participants need to have basic experience and good physical condition.

Ski / Splitboard adventures– to be physically prepared for 3-4 hour climbs. Good ski/snowboard level on red slopes. Off-piste experience is recommended. Altitude gain between 700-1000 meters.
Alpine adventures – 4-6 hour climbs. Previous mountaineering experience is recommended, but not obligatory. Altitude gains between 700 and 1000 meters.
Trekking / Hiking adventures – one or multi day hikes with daily activities between 3-6 hours. Altitude gain between 800 and 1200 meters.

ADVANCED

Participants need to have solid previous experience and good physical condition.

Ski / Splitboard adventures – Good ski/snowboard technique on black slopes and off-piste experience. Altitude gains between 1000 and 1400 meters.
Alpine adventures – climbs with high technical difficulty. You need to have previous mountaineering experience (walking in crampons, ice axe). Vertical gain between 1000-1400 m.
Trekking / Hiking adventures – Multi day treks with daily climbs of around 1000 m.

How to sign up for an event?

On each of our event’s page there is a sign up form. It’s located at the bottom of the page, under the itinerary description. In order to register, you need to fill in the form. We will receive your request and in turn we will reply with more information as well as our bank account details where you need to transfer an advance payment in order to finalize registration.

What is your cancelation policy?

I’ve signed up, but I cannot attend, due to change in plans. Can I get my money back or transfer my reservation to another person?
You can find our full Terms and Conditions for cancelling a reservation HERE. You can transfer your reservation to another person with no extra charge. For events that include airplane transportation, transferring an airplane ticket takes place according to the airline’s terms.

Types of accommodation?

What kind of accommodation we’re going to have during our multi-day events? Here you can find information about the different kinds of accommodation that we use for our programs.

Hotel
Hotel room for 2-4 people. Heating, bathroom with hot water, electricity. According to the destination, we choose the hotels so that they provide the best level of comfort at a competitive price. This is the best type of accommodation where we will have the most comfort and personal space. Usually hotels offer breakfast and an optional dinner. This will be mentioned for the specific reservation.

Hostel
Dormitory style rooms for 6-12 people, usually with a shared bathroom and toilets. Good heating, electricity, hot water. In a hostel we will have warm and clean beds, but we will need to share the space with a bigger group of people. Usually breakfast is included.

Mountain hut
Dormitory style rooms. Some huts offer smaller rooms for 2-4 people or bigger rooms with 6-12 beds. There is electricity (sometimes limited), heating, toilets. Bathroom with hot water is not present in each hut. Food is on offer. Some huts offer clean bed linen, in others we might need to bring a sleeping liner for better hygiene. The conditions from hut to hut might vary significantly. For each of our events we will provide detailed information about the hut where we will be staying.

Mountain refuge
A refuge is a small mountain hut, often without a guardian/hut keeper. They have a common dormitory style sleeping area. No or very limited electricity, as well as running water. Some refuges might have a nearby water source. They are usually not heated. Some refuges offer food, but with only basic supplies. It’s recommended to bring a sleeping liner for a better personal hygiene or a sleeping bag, in case we expect a cold night. For each of our events we will provide detailed information about the refuge where we will be staying.

What is the validity of vouchers?

In case anything else is mentioned, vouchers are valid during the tourist season, for which they have been purchased. The summer tourist season is between the months of April and November and the winter season is between December and April.