Dragon’s ridge

Description

Climb duration:

• 5 hours (from hut to hut)

Route:

The climb leads over the following peaks

• Zlomisková tower 2131m
• Malá Dračia head 2244m
• Veľká Dračia head 2254m

Difficulty of ascent:

• The climb is not suitable for beginners
• Very good fitness and climbing coordination required
• Ascent difficulty is III UIAA
• Technically demanding climbing terrain with very exposed places and climbing
• The whole ascent is done with a rope

Equipment needed:

• climbing shoes (vibram sole)
• backpack
• waterproof clothing for the mountains
• gloves
• hat
• food and drink 1,5 l/person
• spare sweatshirt (polartec or merino)
• magnesium or lump salt against cramps

What’s included:

• guiding with a UIAGM mountain guide (the mountain guide has third party insurance and a valid UIAGM membership)
• photos from the tour (with mobile phone)
• rental of climbing equipment (helmet, harness)
• A smile on the guide’s face and a pleasant comfort during the ascent 🙂

What is not included:

• transport
• meals
• shuttle to the Popradské pleso chalet
• individual insurance

Season:

• summer season (1.6. – 31.10.)
• it is necessary to book in advance a specific date in a given season according to the booking calendar