WINTER HIKE TO ĎUMBIER
WINTER HIKE TO THE SUMMIT OF ĎUMBIER
The Low Tatras are worth visiting in every season, as the region shows a different face each time; now we go in winter to discover the Low Tatras in their winter coat and climb Ďumbier. Technically the tour is not very difficult, but the weather can bring surprises: thick fog, strong wind and frozen or powder snow are common, all of which make things harder – but if you want to improve your winter hiking, this is the place for you!
TOUR DIFFICULTY
This tour was designed especially for beginner winter hikers. The terrain isn't too difficult, but there is elevation gain and the weather can make things harder.
Important! In the mountains many unforeseeable factors can affect the programme (e.g. changeable weather). For this reason I cannot guarantee the success of the tour and cannot accept responsibility for changes. In extreme conditions the guide always decides on changes to the programme or the route!
PROGRAMME
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Departure at 05:30 from Nyugati railway station 📍 map by carpool, arriving around 09:30 at the Trangoška 📍 map car park. Here we pack up, I hand out the necessary equipment and we set off for the Štefánik hut. The path isn't steep at first, but just before the hut it becomes a bit more of a climb; once we reach the hut we take a rest. With renewed energy we then tackle the summit of Ďumbier, which we reach in a good hour. On the summit come the obligatory photos, then back to the hut, where after a quick lunch we return to the car park and then drive home.
Walking time: 7 – 8 hoursDistance: 14 kmElevation: 990 m up, 990 m down
COSTS
The tour costs HUF 25,000, which includes guiding, equipment and organisation.
PAYMENT ON REGISTRATION
Payment in advance by bank transfer.
Precup Csaba, sole trader
Bank account: 12100011-17482303
Tax number: 90073115 – 1 – 42
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Carpool travel, paid on the spot (expected HUF 5,000 – 10,000 per person, depending on the actual group size, fuel consumption and how full the cars are),
Travel insurance: around HUF 3,000
EQUIPMENT
Warm clothing suited to the weather!
- shell jacket
- hiking trousers
- base layer
- mid layer
- hat
- warm waterproof softshell gloves
- neck gaiter
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- headlamp
- warm jacket (down or synthetic)
- hat
- 25 – 30 litre hiking backpack
- waterproof hiking boots
- trekking poles
- phone
- microspikes
- hiking socks
Good to know
Travel
We travel by carpool; those travelling to the venue on their own settle the travel costs among themselves. Those travelling by carpool share the total travel cost (of all vehicles) on average. Drivers and guides do not contribute to the travel costs. The travel cost is split between the passengers of each car, divided by the number of people in the car; the guide and the driver pay no travel costs! If you have a car and driving experience, sign up as a carpool driver!
Weather
Be prepared for changeable winter weather; wind and snow can come at any time, so bring layered, warm and waterproof clothing and suitable equipment.
Food
During the hikes everyone takes care of their own food: sandwiches, sweet and savoury snacks, chocolate, energy bars.
Insurance
Participation requires travel insurance covering the whole period, valid for mountain rescue and hospital treatment. Recommended insurer: EUB, extreme sports category eub.hu ↗
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