Pip Ivan Chornohora in winter Ukraine

We gather in Lviv at 6 am near the Circus on Horodotska Street. Before describing today's activities, we would like to tell you about the rules you need to follow to obtain a permit, because this is now a border area, therefore we will collect passport data from all participants to issue the appropriate pass. You can read more about the rules of stay in our article.

Today we have a rest day, we will have only a hike to the tourists shelter near Smotrych, it will be a short 2 hours route. The shelter will have separate rooms for 4-5 people, as well as a shower and a toilet. The place is beautiful, calm and has its own vibe, which is added by the furry inhabitants - a cat and a St. Bernard. By the way, this is the first cat we know of that goes to the mountains with tourists.

We will spend the rest of the day enjoying the beauty and calmleness of the mountains. In the evening we will cook something delicious, talk a little and play board games.

The day when we will see the White Elephant! For those who don't know, there is an observatory on the top, which is completely covered with snow in winter, and it really looks like a big white elephant. So, we will wake up very early, leave in the dark, go through the Vuhatyi Kamen to the ridge, and then walk along Chornohora to the top of Pip Ivan. At the top, we'll enjoy breathtaking views, because mountains in winter are fabulous. On the way back, we will go through Mount Smotrych to the hut, where all our belongings will be waiting for us, and we'll walk the route with small backpacks.

The adventure will be truly special, so we are waiting for you! We are gathering only 12 participants, so please don't wait till the last day, as we still need to obtain passes.

See you in the mountains!