Winter on Mechit Peak - a One-Day Ascent
Invite yourself to a real winter adventure in the heart of Rila. Golyam Mechit peak (2,567 m) is striking for its panoramic view towards Musala, Malyovitsa and the whole Rila crest. Climbing it in winter is a challenge that combines snowy beauty, silence and the feeling of conquering the „north-eastern guard“ of Rila.
The route suits hillwalkers in good physical condition with basic experience of winter walking. The day will give us both a sporting workload and unforgettable views of the snow-covered peaks of Rila.
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
The transfer to the village of Govedartsi takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
After a briefing and safety instruction we shoulder our packs and set off for the first objective of the day, the Mechit hut. After a short pause we are onto the main part of the route. Moving in the open now, we have the chance to admire the winter scenery that opens up around us. And then, almost without noticing, we are on Malak Mechit. A short photo stop and tea from the flasks. We continue at a brisk pace towards the summit. Following the pole waymarks we reach Golyam Mechit at 2,568 m almost before we know it.
Photographs, smiles and admirable views. There is no beauty quite like it. We allow plenty of time to rest and take pictures, and then head back. If the group is going well, we may have time for good food and a glass of wine at a local tavern.
Important:
Winter trekking equipment
Shoes
High shoes with hard sole and membrane
Spare socks
Lighting
Headlamp - An absolute must-have accessory for every mountaineer. It may be necessary for the group to start a trek very early or finish the trek in the dark (force majeure). In these situations, each participant must have a headlamp. We recommend going with a proven brand like Petzl or BlackDiamond
Spare batteries
Backpack
About 40 liters backpack - Quite enough for one or two day hikes. Please come to treks with a backpack suitable for trekking. Very often, each participant needs to attach snowshoes to their backpack, and this cannot happen with urban backpacks
Backpack cover - in case of rain or snowfall
Clothing top
Тhermal base layer
Fleece
A down jacket or other jacket with synthetic insulation
Wind and water proof jacket
Hat
Gloves - 3 pairs of gloves, one thin, one medium thick and one for very bad conditions
Buff
Clothing bottom
Тhermal bottom base layer
Winter pants
Gaiters
Sun protection
Sunglasses
Sun cream with high protection
Water and food
Water (1.5 liters)
Food for the trek
Money and documents
Money
ID or passport
Other
First aid kit
Trekking poles with winter feathers
Cancellation Policy:
Чл. 89. (Изм. – ДВ, бр. 37 от 2018 г., в сила от 01.07.2018 г.) (1) Пътуващият има право да прекрати договора за туристически пакет по всяко време преди започването на изпълнението на туристическия пакет. The tourist owes a penalty as follows: