For Monika was the 6th ot 7th time in Romanian mountains, and the 3rd for ski touring. And this year she came with a group of 4 friends for one week ski touring in Bucegi and Fagaras mountains.
Our plans were a little bit changed by the snow conditions, quite poor for begin of February, but weather was just perfect, and at least we can enjoy the views 🙂
Originally we were planning to ski in Bucegi mountains and in West of Fagaras, at Barcaciu chalet. But taking in consideration the snow conditions we went at Balea lake, at least we start of skis in … (>>>)
Adding ten days of hiking in Transsilvania to our down-the-Danube cycling trip Annabel and I sought to top off one adventure with another. Logically, our erratic way of communication should have led us straight into the desert, but thanks to Iulian’s golden patience we got golden Horia to take us through Postavaru, Piatra Craiului, Bucegi and Fagaras Mountains. A somewhat unseasonal snow storm greeted us upon arrival in Brasov October 1st. Our exceedingly wild expectations matched only by our exceedingly lacking equipme… (>>>)
Manualele de geografie scriu că aproape 30% din suprafața României e acoperită de munți. Promițător pentru schiul de pârtie, ai zice. În realitate, înălțimea relativ mică (în comparație Alpii, Pirineii, etc) și clima relativ uscată, temperat continentală, creează condiții mai puțin propice pentru construirea unor mari stațiuni de schi, care să rivalizeze cu imensele domenii schiabile din vestul și centrul Europei.
Dovadă stau atât aglomerația de pe puținii kilometri de pârtie amenajați în Carpații Românești, dar și coloan… (>>>)
În ultimii ani, România a început să fie tot mai prezentă pe lista destinațiilor de vacanțe active și tot mai mulți turiști aleg să-și petreacă aici vacanțele. Fiind o țară cu multe zone muntoase, nu este de mirare că drumețiile sunt foarte des practicate iar traseele sunt bine marcate și adaptate fiecărui turist.
Folosindu-se de cei peste 22 ani de experiență în organizarea de drumeții montane cu grupuri de turiști din toată lumea, Iulian Cozma Outdoor Adventures va oferă toate elementele pentru a avea o vacanță ideală în munții din … (>>>)
My dear friends,
It’s been a wonderful year and I was lucky to meet great people coming for ski touring, hiking and walking in Romania.
Christmas is one of the most important holidays in Romania and maybe the most beautiful as it’s celebration differs depending on the regions. As you know, my family is original from Transylvania („Ardeal”) – Ucea de Sus village, just at the base of Fagarasi Mountains. Here, the Christmas tradition is very important and maintained for hundreds of years. On the Chris… (>>>)
It was freezing cold and pouring with rain the day I met Antonia and Annabel in the city center of Brasov. We were to discuss about our scheduled trekking tour up in the Carpathian Mountains and the weather wasn’t looking very promising.
I was in for a nice surprise. The two former Oxford students would not be put off by a few drops of rain, even if they hoped for a nice, warm, sunny autumn – as anyone would expect for an early October in Romania. It’s true that there weren’t just a few drops, but quite plenty, and not r… (>>>)
It took them more than two years of preparations before actually arriving to Romania, but the wait was totally worth the while. Eran, Omer and their father Eli came to Romania to enjoy the lush forests, the mountain rivers and lakes: views that are available in very limited supply in Israel.
We walked the trails of Bucegi, Piatra Craiului, Bran County, Fagaras Mountains. We weren’t the fastest, nor the more spirited of the trekkers – but we were definitely taking the best brakes. Fresh made coffee (thanks Omer), home made … (>>>)
A thirteen strong group of us, all keen mountaineers, from various parts of Ireland have been for the past number of years, taking a week out in early September to trek another new destination for us across the mountains of Europe.This year it was to be the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania,Romania.
After some research earlier in the year it was decided, due to the limited time we had, seven days, that we should the services of a local guide. Iulian was to be our guide for the week.
The service that Iulian provided was second to none and I … (>>>)
Almost 30 years after a first attempt at doing the Fagaras mountains main ridge, Thomas and his wife came to Romania this July to finish the business. That first try ended shortly after starting, because of an unexpected snow. This time the weather was much better, with lots of sun and mild temperatures. The trek proved to be demanding non-the-less, with lots of technical ascents and descents, with long hours of marching along trails sometimes pretty exposed ridges.
After a mountain biking week, being in the mountains with Sigge’s friends, I realized how great it is to be fit and to be able to try everything on the bike in the mountains. This time I learned another lesson. With the group from Steven, I was amazed to observe how the people, when fit enough, are enjoying the Romanian natural trails. It’s interesting and I’m sure the trails which are build for moutainbiking are very nice but I think the natural ones are something special. Of course they are more demanding and as one of my guests was sa… (>>>)
