Ski-Touring’s Best Kept Secret: North Macedonia and Kosovo⛷ |
While many know it for its rich cultural heritage and historical treasures, few realise it’s a dream destination for ski-touring enthusiasts craving off-the-beaten-path adventures 😍.
In this newsletter, I’ll take you through the best spots, insider tips, and everything you need to plan your adventure to this underrated ski haven.
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Start in Sharr Mountains 🇲🇰
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👉 Vast wilderness, untracked powder, and epic cross-border ski adventures! The Sharr Mountains are a hidden gem for ski tourers, offering everything from beginner-friendly ridges at Popova Shapka to thrilling descents from peaks like Tito's Peak (2,747m) and Ljuboten (2,498m).
🎿 Skill Level: Beginner to advanced.
🏞 Highlights: Diverse terrain, untouched slopes, and cross-border routes into Kosovo.
🏠 Accommodation: Cozy lodges or guesthouses (€20–€80 per night).
💸 Costs: Guided tours from €140/day (gear included); rentals from €30/day.
✈️ Getting There: Fly to Skopje (SKP), then drive or bus to Popova Shapka.
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Then Ski into Kosovooo 🇽🇰 |
👉 Nestled at 1,500 meters with a ski-in/ski-out hotel (so easy!😍), Prevall is a Balkan ski-touring gem! Explore peaks like Konjusha, Bistra, and GuzhBaba with daily tours climbing up to 1,100 meters.
🎿 Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced.
🏞 Highlights: Cirque valleys, diverse terrains, and doorstep skiing.
🏠 Accommodation: Ski-in/ski-out hotel (€20–€80 per night).
💸 Costs: Guided tours from €140/day, including equipment; rentals from €30/day.
✈️ Getting There: Fly to Pristina, then drive to Prevall (about 90 minutes).
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And lastly.. Brezovica Ski Center 🇽🇰 |
👉 A legendary spot for freeriders (woo⛷), Brezovica Ski Center is the perfect place to cap off your ski-touring adventure. Dating back to the 1980s, this historic gem sits above 2,200 meters on the North-facing slopes of the Sharr Mountain. Expect thrilling runs down open ridges and iconic terrain that’s as unique as it is exhilarating.
🎿 Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced.
🏞 Highlights: Free riding paradise, high-altitude terrain, and iconic slopes.
🏠 Accommodation: Ski-in/ski-out hotels (€20 to €80 per night).
💸 Costs: Guided tours from €140/day (gear included); rentals from €30/day.
✈️ Getting There: Easily accessible from Skopje, Kosovo, or the surrounding region.
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☝ Another Hot Spot: Pelister National Park⛷ |
👉 North Macedonia’s oldest national park combines ski touring with breathtaking nature! Picture yourself gliding through Molika pine forests, (unique to the region!🤓) with panoramic views of Lake Ohrid—and maybe even spotting a lynx or eagle along the way. Pelister offers something for everyone, from gentle forest routes to thrilling descents.
🎿 Skill Level: Beginner to advanced.
🏞 Highlights: Glacial lakes, Molika forests, wildlife spotting, and epic views of Lake Prespa and the Aegean Sea.
🏠 Accommodation: Guesthouses, lodges, or hotels (€20–€80 per night).
💸 Costs: Guided tours from €150/day (gear included); rentals from €15/day.
✈️ Getting There: Fly to Skopje (SKP), drive or bus to Bitola, then transfer to Pelister.
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🚀 If you'd love to start planning your next adventure, we are here for you, just text Giulia on WhatsApp and she'll help you out 🥰👇
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New Trips Announcements! 🥳 |
As the snow starts to fall (finally! ❄️), we’re buzzing with excitement over the adventures ahead—and we hope you are too!
We’ve got a lineup of thrilling trips and amazing destinations coming your way this season. Every week, we’re announcing new trips on our stories, but before the big reveal, we’re spicing things up with a little fun—our guessing game! 🎉
Think you can guess where we’re headed next? Join the polls, share your best guesses, and be part of the adventure before it even begins!⛷
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📸 Pics from the community |
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