Kackar Mountains Ski Touring

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    4-10 Pax

This time we invite you to experience an extraordinary experience in the Kaçkars. In our country, unfortunately it is not very well known, but it is very common in the developed world to discover high alpine skiing tours. The mountains in our country are very suitable for this enjoyable performance sport. Of course, in the pristine valleys of the Kaçkars during winter, being on the slopes is one of the most special tour-skiing experiences.

Alpine skiing is structurally similar, except for a few important changes to the skis we ski on the ski slopes. The main difference is the special binding mechanism that allows the heel movement to be released. In addition, thanks to a piece of fabric that can be attached to the bottom of the skis, the ski can move forward, but it does not slip back. This piece, which is an artificial imitation of seal skin, is called leather. For alpine skiing, which has evolved from ancestors known as telemarkans for centuries, sneakers used in the slopes are different and softer.

As you can come with your own tour skis, you can rent tour skis and equipment for a small fee.

In this tour, we will perform our activity together with a training that includes basic information about the alpine skiing. Skiing is a multidisciplinary mountain sport. We offer participants a multi-performance tour such as mountaineering, ski climbing and off-piste landing.

The most effective way to explore the peaks of the mountains is to use alpine skiing. Thus it is possible to take long distances effortlessly.

Participants in our program can participate in the skiing alpine skiing. Don’t miss this extraordinary mountain sport experience.

 

 Program Itinerary 

Day 1: Meeting at Erzurum Airport and transfer to Yaylalar Village. Arrangement of skis in the afternoon, training and activity.

Day 2: Rise and descent with slides on the slopes around Yaylalar village. Avalanche information training, avalanche test applications, beacon and avalanche search and rescue training

Day 3: Rise and descent with slides on the slopes around Yaylalar village.

Day 4: Rise and descent with slides on the slopes around Yaylalar village. Return from Erzurum Airport.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Tour leadership along the tour, mountain guidance, consultancy
  • All vehicle transfers specified in the program
  • All meals specified in the program
  • Refreshments
  • Accommodation in double rooms
  • All general safety equipment
  • Basic first aid
  • All compulsory legal insurances
  • Ski touring instructors ( ISMF Licensed)
Whats not included in this tour.Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Personal equipment Sırt Çantası, Baton, vb.
  • Meals not specified in the program
  • Demands and expenses out of program
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Tips
  • VAT
Single Supplement Charge

250 TL

Skis and Equipment Rental

Skis and their equipment rental is for per person all around the tour 100 TL

  1. Itinerary 4 Days

    Day 1: Meeting at Erzurum Airport and transfer to Yaylalar Village. Arrangement of skis in the afternoon, training and activity.

    We are meeting with the participants who come to Erzurum Airport with their morning flights. After a pleasant trip lasting 3-4 hours, we will arrive in the afternoon of our warm village pension at the bottom of the Kaçkar Mountains. We will adjust our tour skis and do a short theoretical training. We leave our pension for our first trials. On easy slopes, we will learn to climb up and down with alpine skiing.

    We’re at the hostel in the evening. First of all, we’ ll have dinner together at a nice table. Then at the beginning of the stove winter conversations, briefing and tour skiing will give information.

    Approximate Vehicle Transfer: 4 Hours
    Approximate Activity Time: 2 Hours
    Meals Included: Dinner

    Day 2: Rise and descent with slides on the slopes around Yaylalar village. Avalanche information training, avalanche test applications, beacon and avalanche search and rescue training.

    In the early morning, we leave our boarding house with the first lights of the day. According to the snow conditions, we will begin to rise with our skis in the valleys and valleys around our pension. In the afternoon we will provide information about avalanche training, snow information, avalanche test, the use of receivers and transmitters and avalanche search and rescue. We return to our guesthouse in the evening.

    Approximate Vehicle Transfer: –
    Approximate Activity Time: 6-7 Hours
    Meals Included: Breakfast – Lunch Pack – Dinner

    Day 3: Rise and descent with slides on the slopes around Yaylalar village.

    In the early morning, we leave our boarding house with the first lights of the day. According to the snow conditions, we will begin to rise with our skis in the valleys and valleys around our pension. We return to our guesthouse in the evening.

    Approximate Vehicle Transfer: –
    Approximate Activity Time: 6-7 Hours
    Meals Included: Breakfast – Lunch Pack – Dinner

    Day 4: Rise and descent with slides on the slopes around Yaylalar village. Return from Erzurum Airport.

    In the early morning, we leave our boarding house with the first lights of the day. According to the snow conditions, we will begin to rise with our skis in the valleys and valleys around our pension. After the tour skiing until noon, we go back to our guesthouse to gather for the final preparations and reach our evening flights.

    Approximate Vehicle Transfer: 4 Hours
    Approximate Activity Time: 4-5 Hours
    Meals Included: Breakfast – Lunch Pack

     

    Important Information About Winter Activities and Routes in Kackar Mountains

    The aforementioned routes and program operation may vary depending on weather conditions, road conditions, snowfall on the mountain and current conditions, avalanche risk and slope sensitivity. Your tour leaders are entitled to make changes in your tour program for your safety by evaluating these conditions and informing you of alternatives.

    Special Notes for Ski Touring Activity

    Alpine skiing is a sport that is off-piste off-slope skiing. Apart from skiing skills, it requires off-piste slip experience. Recommended for athletes above beginner level. This activity requires a high physical condition.

Accommodation Details

Camyuva Pension: This pension is one the iconic accomodation in Kackar which is popular by climbers and trekkers.

We have classified the necessary information for our tour.

Our tour program is planned according to the following flight options. Different flight and airline options are available. You can contact our office for different options for the program. You can buy your flight tickets from our agency. You can make your flight reservation requests by calling our ticket sales department at 0 312 44 0 05 85 or by sending an e-mail to bilet@montis.com.tr. Our agency is not responsible for any changes made by airlines.

Ankara → Erzurum → Ankara
Arrival: Ankara (ESB) – Erzurum (ERZ) / 16 March  / TK 7070 / 08.05 – 09.30
Departure: Erzurum (ERZ) – Ankara (ESB) / 19 March  / TK 7035 / 21.35 – 23.05

İstanbul → Erzurum → İstanbul
Arrival: İstanbul (IST) – Erzurum (ERZ) / 16 March  / TK 2704 /09.55 – 12.00
Departure: Erzurum (ERZ) – İstanbul (IST) / 19 March  / TK 2707 / 19.00 – 21.25

Sabiha Gökçen → Erzurum → Sabiha Gökçen
Arrival: Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) – Erzurum (ERZ) / 16 March / TK7400 / 09.00 – 10.50
Departure: Erzurum (ERZ) – Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) / 19 March / TK7409 / 20.20 – 22.20

Backpack: A proper day-pack for trekking which is 35-45 lt is required. Please have a rain cover for you backpack and/or have your dry bags.

Walking Boots: A pair hard sole rigid walking/trekking/backpacking boots are required. Please pick up a winter model for your comfort and health.

Spare pair of sneakers: A pair of sneakers or sport shoes will be comfortable while travelling. Especially boots may get wet at the end of the day and you can wear your trainers in the coach while travelling.

Socks: Proper trekking socks will be fine with supported heel and toes. Please consider the cold weather in winter time.

Gloves and Caps: We recommend to have a set of gloves for winter tours. ( Inner- mid layer and Shell ) .Or you can have at least and isolated mid layer gloves. You better have your fleece or woolen beanies which covers your ears too. Please grab a spare one.

Hat: We recommend to have some sun protection in 4 seasons.

Jacket: A lightweight, breathable and waterproof jacket with hoody whether a technical winter jacket or a outdoor-casual is required. A goretex or equivalent fabrics are meant.

Mid Layer: Fleece jackets with half or full zips are recommended. Sweaters are ok as better than nothing.However they are not trekker friendly as we often change cloths or ventilate.

Isolated Jackets: A lightweight and compressible down or synthetic jackets will give you more comfort while having breaks. Jackets with hoodies will be a plus.

Pants: Trekking pants are recommended with a spare one. This area is rainy you can carry shell raincover pants. Shorts are not recommended because of plants and forests.

Thermos: A stainless steel thermos bottle which is 1 lt to 2 lt will be safe and comfortable.

Water Bottles:  At least 1 lt. water bottles are recommended.

Head Lamp: As the daylight lasts shorter in winter time, we strictly recommend to have a head lamp for emergency.

Camera:  Do not miss joyful moments and/or natural beauties, keep them forever to remind you the trip with MONTIS.

Sunglasses: UV protected proper sunglasses are must every season.

Sun protection cream and Lipstick: Min. 45 factor sun protection creams and proper lipsticks are recommended.

First Aid Kit:  MONTIS Trips & Expeditions guides always carry first aid kits and they are certified as ECSII Wilderness First Aid, CPR & AED standard responder certification.

ATTENTION: We ever leave artificial remains behind other than the footprints.  Please carry a garbage pack for your own use and bring the trash back.

 

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