Author: Iulian Cozma

Ski touring trip in Carpathian mountains, Romania

Was a group of friends and colleagues from university,  who usually enjoy skiing in The Alps, but they decide to see how are the Carpathian mountains in winter time. So, last February we enjoy a ski trip in Bucegi and Fagaras mountains, on perfect sunny days and powder snow! As always, we were almost the only skiers in both areas, and this was one of the nicest part! Bucegi mountains were great, our hosts Doina and Mircea, as always, very charming and welcoming people!

At Balea lake sky was blue, snow was as good as we wish, so the trip was jus… (>>>)

Recharging batteries on a hiking weekend in Bucegi and Bran Country

Every now and then (and there is quite a big gap between now and then) we get the chance to hike with fellow Romanians. It gets a little bit weird in the beginning, as we are much more used to speak English than Romanian, but we adapt easy to any situation :).

Hikers tend to be friendly, open minded people, with plenty of stories to share. This time was no different, and the ever changing scenery of the Bran Country and the Bucegi Natural Park can only  add to the atmosphere. Starting in a green and sunny Moeciu de Sus, going up to the last patches o… (>>>)

Hiking trip in Bucegi mountains, South East Carpathian, Romania

Best way to get fit for a wedding party on the other side of the world? Three good days of proper mountain hiking through all kind of weather, from mild spring to full-winter blizzards and thunder-storm pouring snow.

Maybe that wasn’t exactly what our two Canadian friends had in mind when they asked us to help organize a few days of hiking in the Carpathian Mountains, to fill in some vacation days before joining some friends’ wedding. But that’s definitely what they’ve got on their plates, and they totally enj… (>>>)

Walking in Transylvania, like a fairy tale story

Walking in Bran county is always a pleasure and is like a fairy tale walking tour 🙂 Smooth landscapes, charming villages, outstanding landscapes and why not, always good weather.

This time I was happy to walk with a group of 5 students from Singapore and Japan, and as far I see, they enjoy the tour. And not the last the meals during our trip 🙂

We were happy to walk from Piatra Craiului National Park thrum all the mountain villages, until we arrive at the bottom of Bucegi mountains.

Sunny days, spring flowers, and from time to time caws an dogs … (>>>)

Walking in Transylvania

My group of friends and I were accompanied by Iulian on a 6-day trip through the high hills of Bran county area, between Bucegi and Piatra Craiului mountains. Communication before the trip was clear and we did not have any issues.

Iulian was there to pick us up from the station before we began our hike. He possess a wealth of knowledge and experience of the area that was very much appreciated and value-adding. This included explaining the different cultures and customs and way of living in the villages, the food and animals and other aspec… (>>>)

Two day trips in Romania

I was in Brasov for a business trip and decided to arrive a few days early to see a bit of the country side. Horia and Iulian were professional, flexible and willing to accommodate our schedules. We had 2 days and wanted to spend a day of biking and a day of hiking. They had no issue working with us to find the right combination of activity. They were flexible before and during the days to adjust based on weather, conditions and our desires. After a day of hiking Horia even suggested we make an unscheduled stop by Bran Castle. We had 2 awesome days … (>>>)

Ski touring testimonial, Bucegi mountains, Romania

Rumänien Februar 2016 Im Januar hatte wir die Idee die Karpaten mit den Skiern zu erkunden. Im Internet fanden wir die Adresse von Iulian und wurden uns schnell einig. Bereits am 26. Februar landete der Flieger in Bukarest. Wir wurden abgeholt und nach Sinaia gebracht. Am Abend wurden mit Ihm weitere Details besprochen. Nach der Besichtigung von Peles Castle und dem wunderschönen orthodoxen Kloster in Sinai starteten wir in die Berge. Mit der Gondel schaukelten wir ins Skigebiet COTA 2000 im Bucegi Gebirge und genossen die erste Ab… (>>>)

Ski touring trip in Romanian Carpathian

Rumänien Februar 2016 Im Januar hatte wir die Idee die Karpaten mit den Skiern zu erkunden. Im Internet fanden wir die Adresse von Iulian und wurden uns schnell einig. Bereits am 26. Februar landete der Flieger in Bukarest. Wir wurden abgeholt und nach Sinaia gebracht. Am Abend wurden mit Ihm weitere Details besprochen. Nach der Besichtigung von Peles Castle und dem wunderschönen orthodoxen Kloster in Sinai starteten wir in die Berge. Mit der Gondel schaukelten wir ins Skigebiet COTA 2000 im Bucegi Gebirge und genossen die erste Ab… (>>>)

Backpacking in Romania, Fagaras main ridge traverse

Hi Iulian. I didn’t write anything before because I’m feeling very close to Eileen’s testimonial. Nevertheless, I felt today that it was important to write down how much humanity I found in the shepherds, the people in mountain huts, and in you guys. I felt really connected to the reality by your side, here in the Fàgàras mountains. It’s an invaluable feeling and I’m happy to have seen that it is possible to be connected with today’s world without loosing our essential humanity. Thank you Iulia… (>>>)

Split boarding tour in Romania, Bucegi mountains

Wir waren jetzt das zweite Mal mit Iulian unterwegs, und das sagt eigentlich schon alles. Die Organisation war auch dieses Mal komplett reibungslos, auch wenn wir wetterbedingt das Programm ein wenig umgestellt haben. Durch eine ungewöhnliche Wärmeperiode gab es diesmal recht wenig Schnee, aber durch seine Ortskenntnis hat Iulian immer wieder schönen Schnee für uns gefunden.

Super ist auch, dass er als Guide seine Touren jeden Tag perfekt am Können und der Kondition seiner Gäste ausrichtet. So ist man immer gefordert, jedoch n… (>>>)