{"product_id":"botev-peak-winter-climb","title":"Botev Peak Winter Climb from Apriltsi + Vodnite Dupki Cave","description":"\u003cp\u003ePack for a focused two-day winter adventure in the Balkan Mountains. This guided program tackles Botev Peak from Apriltsi, adds a visit to the transitional Vodnite Dupki Cave, and builds practical winter movement skills with crampons and ice axe. The ascent may start and\/or finish in the dark, and the exact route is chosen by the guide based on snow conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin a group led by a licensed mountain guide and sharpen your winter technique along the way:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup winter ascent of Botev Peak for one participant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRental of crampons, ice axe and snowshoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit to Vodnite Dupki Cave with guidance on its specifics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical training in self-arrest with an ice axe and basic winter movement skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDay 1 (Saturday)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11:15–11:30 – Meet at the VEC Vidima parking in Apriltsi. Briefing and preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11:45–12:00 – Head out towards Vodnite Dupki Cave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16:30 – Training: self-arrest with ice axe and moving with crampons on a firm slope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19:00 – Check-in at Pleven Hut, day recap and dinner. Early lights out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDay 2 (Sunday)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e05:30 – Wake-up, morning routine and breakfast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e06:30 – Start the ascent. Put on crampons and set off in the dark on a route selected by the guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~10:00 – Short break at Botev Shelter for rest and tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~12:15–12:30 – Summit Botev Peak (about 1.5–2 hours from the shelter). Photos, tea, then descend back for lunch at the shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdults in very good overall shape, ready for dynamic winter terrain and high intensity. Ideal if you want concentrated, practical winter-mountaineering training while bagging the Balkan range’s high point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccommodation (Pleven Hut), food and drinks, and mountain insurance (mandatory for the event days).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady for the summit in winter? Choose a voucher and prepare for a strong mountaineering experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OK guide inc","offers":[{"title":"For 1 participant","offer_id":53249472233810,"sku":"SV-91304-opt","price":104.81,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"For 2 participants","offer_id":53249472266578,"sku":"SV-91304-1","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/6114\/2354\/files\/91304_b8ea0635-9e41-4380-8989-39a8353023da.webp?v=1776704769","url":"https:\/\/adventico.com\/products\/botev-peak-winter-climb","provider":"Adventico","version":"1.0","type":"link"}