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Routes for ski alpinists

It should be noted that on most of the routes listed below, you can also encounter very risky sections, and in bad weather, an otherwise relaxing hike can turn into a fight for your life. These are by no means secure routes! Although in most cases these are normal tourist summer routes, in winter the situation can change radically!!! Experience and knowledge of movement in the mountains and sufficient standard equipment are required!!!

Planning and route selection

Route planning and selection should always be appropriate to your level of experience and equipment. The decision whether to go on a specific route should therefore be preceded by not only finding out the current level of avalanche danger, but also the conditions on the route you have chosen. A mountain guide can also be hired to ensure a safer hike (www.horskyvudce.com).

You can find information about the avalanche situation, the course of the weather and possibly the conditions on the website of the Mountain Service.

You should not go hiking alone. The ideal group is 3–4 people.
We highly recommend following the Ten Golden Rules for outdoor movement

Basic ski mountaineering equipment:

skis with bindings that allow walking (possibly snowshoes or crampons), poles, climbing belts, crampons (climbing irons) for some hikes, for downhill we recommend a helmet, backpack, sufficient clothing + reserve, rescue equipment, orientation aids, avalanche equipment (minimum avalanche finder, avalanche probe and shovel), possibly also climbing equipment, drink and snack

Rescue equipment:

  • mobile phone (sufficiently charged), be careful: not everywhere there is a signal!!!
    phone numbers in case of emergency: +420 602 448 338, +420 499 433 230 or 155 (112 – in case of Polish signal)

Attention: It is better to call for help before it is too late!

Citizens of the Czech Republic do not pay anything for the intervention of HS CR, for others we recommend sufficient insurance

  • first aid kit
  • headlamp
  • bivouac bag (primarily for securing an injured friend or waiting out bad weather)

Possible danger

  • Deterioration of the weather, poor visibility - loss of orientation, the possibility of choosing the wrong route in dangerous sections (avalanches, collapses, etc.), due to the effect of strong wind or low temperatures, you are at risk of frostbite, or even freezing, even without getting lost.
    Experience and knowledge when moving in the mountains in difficult weather conditions and aids for orientation are necessary, especially in places where there are no pole markings.
    Aids for orientation: tourist map (preferably 1 : 25,000), map raster (aid for working with the map, route planning), compass, altimeter, outdoor GPS navigation with recorded planned route
  • Avalanches, snow slides – the level of avalanche danger depends on many factors, to assess a possible avalanche risk, experience and knowledge of avalanche issues, knowledge of the current avalanche forecast, being sufficiently equipped and having avalanche rescue training within your team are necessary
    Avalanche equipment: avalanche device, avalanche probe and shovel, better to add an avalanche airbag
  • Steep and possibly icy terrain – depending on the current conditions and route choice, knowledge and experience in moving in steep mountain terrain and appropriate equipment are required
    Mountaineering equipment: crampons, ice ax and in case of uncertainty (for example fear of your children