Mt Kucuk Hacet Tepe (2587 m) Weekend Ski Touring Camp
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Activity Level Moderate - Difficult
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Group Size Small Group
We invite you to a weekend winter activity for skiing and camping, accompanied by a visual feast where the magnificent fir forest and the snow adorn the slopes and trees. This mountain, which attracts skiing and hiking enthusiasts with its proximity to Ankara, will now host a winter camp and a alpine touring climb.
We invite those who also targets to take the first step into ski mountaineering and memorize the magnificent landscapes. If you want to enjoy winter camping in the woods you will enjoy it immensely as it is one of the relatively easy targets. If you are going to participate in alpine touring and a winter camp for your first time, that is the way you need to take. We will review basic winter camping skills and alpine touring on such an easy terrain. This trip is also a wonderful choice to train yourself for more challenging mountains and to start up.
Snow conditions can be deep to enjoy some powder skiing as well. We will experience the speed and pleasure of moving on alpine touring skis and split boards. A brief confession: Ilgaz Mountains winter camp trip is one of our favorite organizations.
Only 200 km from Ankara, let’s visit the biggest mountain mass of the Western Black Sea, and spend a very special weekend together.
Itinerary Outline
Day 1: Meeting and departure at the stops in Ankara. Hiking to Ilgaz Mountain Campground and put the camp
Day 2: Ilgaz Mountain summit climbing and descending. Hitch the camp and return in the late afternoon
- Transfers from Ankara to Ankara
- Tour leadership, mountain guidance
- All Personal Safety Equipment (Helmet, Ice-Axe, Crampon)
- All General Safety Equipment
- Tent + Mattresses + Snow Shovel (Free of charge)
- Stove + Gas Canister + Camp Cookware (Free of charge)
- First-Aid Kit
- Personal Equipment (Sleeping bag*, Gaiter , Poles etc.)
- Alpine ski touring equipments
- Personal avalanche safety equipments
- Backpack etc.
- Unscheduled requests and expenses
Camping equipment, personal technical equipment (helmet, ice-axe, crampons) are provided free of charge on this tour. Personal equipment such as touring skis and split boards, avalanche detectors are not included in our price. A limited number of shovels, DVI devices and avalanche probes are available free of charge.
Sleeping Bag Rental
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SNG Tent Supplement
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*Meals at the Camp
– In this camp, participants organize their own meals.
– However, since it is a short camp, there is no need for a detailed meal plan
– It’s possible to grab a few sandviches and/or precooked packed meals.
-If you wish, you can create a delicious camp kitchen with a simple camping stove, a camping kit and easy-to-cook foods
Ilgaz Dağı Kış Kampı
Snow-covered plains among forests is a delightful camp. Apart from the sleeping bag, you can obtain all camping equipment from our company free of charge. Participants are expected to build snow walls and pitch their tents in this camp. Our climbing leaders will help you with this!
Meals at the Camp
– In this camp, participants organize their own meals.
– However, since it is a short camp, there is no need for a detailed meal plan
– It’s possible to grab a few sandviches and/or precooked packed meals.
-If you wish, you can create a delicious camp kitchen with a simple camping stove, a camping kit and easy-to-cook foods
Travel and transfer information
Meeting and Movement for Participants from Ankara
MONTIS Trips & Expedition Office
05.45
Tunus St. University Stops
06.00
Meeting for incoming arrivals from other cities
Ankara Bus Terminal (A.Ş.T.İ) or Ulusoy Söğütözü Terminal
Time: 06:00
You can also join this tour on your private transfers. Please contact our office for meeting details.
Climate
Since Ilgaz Mountain is at the transition point of the continental climate and the Black Sea climate, the weather can change at any time and it can be exposed to fog and storm.
Recommended Personal Materials to Bring
– Sleeping Bag (Min. – 10 °C comfort temperature or more durable ones should be preferred)
– Walking Pole ( Telescopic )
– Backpack (with 30 – 40 lt waist column)
– Big Bag (For carrying your belongings to the carriers on the mountain)
– Flasks (ideally coated aluminum beverage bottles or camel bags)
– Synthetic underwear (Two sets)
– Underwear (Two – three sets)
– Fleece clothing (as a middle layer of clothing – 1 Set of top and bottom)
– Gore Tex Anorak or similar outerwear (Under-top set)
– Climbing Pants (Optional – Knees and butt supported ones are preferred)
– Beret (Peruvian hat style models that cover the ears are especially recommended)
– Hat (any wide-brimmed hat for sun protection)
– Gloves (Inner Outer Set + Spare)
– Mountain boat (Hard or medium hard sole preferred – Definitely tried in the field before)
– Socks (2 Pairs – Tested for shoes – Supported)
– Leggings (Optional)
– Head Torch (Low battery consumption preferred)
– First aid kit (a small personal kit)
– Glasses (with UV-A and B Filters, visor and nosepiece are preferred)
– Spare Battery (For all battery powered tools – enough for 5 days of use)
– Lipstick (You know the taste and preferably with UV filter)
– Sunscreen (High protection factor – At least 30)
– Repair Kit (Personal, small – Needle, thread, tape, etc.)
– Backup film (for cameras and camcorders)
– Thermos (A plastic and steel thermos is recommended – stay away from glass ones)
– Knife or similar device
Technical Materials to Bring
Our company provides all except personal alpine touring eqıipment as well as avalanche safety set.
Warnings
Do not take with you any surplus that you will not use on the mountain.
You can also get as much hot drink and water as you want from our guides. If you have a plastic or steel thermos with you, you can take it for walks with a hot drink.
Be careful not to exaggerate the amount of extra food you bring! If you prepare by taking into account the food plan, your job will be easier.