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Titov Vrv 2747m Winter Crown route

Nice and chalenging ski tour that stands as one of the King Lines for Shar Planina

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
20 km
Ascent
1.2 km
Descent
2 km
Duration
7-8 hrs
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
23˚
Titov Vrv 2747m Winter Crown route Map

One of the ultimate Shar mountain ski touring routes that lines up 3 well know peaks in Shar Mountain.

Description

A lot of ascents and dozen of ski descents, this route offers you a skiing line from the second highest peak in the country Tito Peak 2747m. The route goes via the winter trail for the summit of Shar mountain. Skiing down of the west side is Bakardan2700 m is nice experience, especially in the end of February where there a stable and good snowpack. From the bottom of Bakardan another transition into touring mode is necessary. Ascending Tito's peak might require crampons and ice axe in situation of cold days.

Skiing down Tito's peak is possible from the: -North side where you get on a ski touring trail following north and around to get back to Popova shapka center.

-South side - where you have option to ascend back to Bakardan peak 2700 and ski the N-NE side, or to traverse the pyramid on the South side and get back to Popova Shapka trough Vakaf valley.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

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