A test of physical strength and mental endurance. This is not a typical hiking trip. Participants will experience a true immersion in the wilderness: sleeping without tents, trekking through dense forests, strict gear limitations, unexpected challenges from the team leader, and a complete break from everyday comforts. No camp stoves, pillows, or GPS devices — just you, your team, and nature.
It won’t be easy, but it will be deeply eye-opening.
There are limits on the amount of clothing and gear allowed (a mandatory list plus 5 additional items). In the group chat, participants must agree on which extra items to bring. The volume of the water bottle is also restricted – no more than 0.7–1L.
Bringing comfort items is prohibited: tents, gas burners, fire-starting aids (except matches or a lighter), water filters, plates, wet wipes, towels, cosmetics, combs, inflatable pillows, headphones, etc. Using mobile phones or GPS navigation is not allowed unless absolutely necessary.
Approximately 30–50% of the route goes off marked trails — this is improvisation, where participants choose their own path, navigating by terrain, natural landmarks, and the general direction. The participant’s decisions and skills affect not only the ease of the route but also its actual length. Naturally, everything is supervised by an experienced team leader.
Unexpected restrictions and additional tasks are introduced, which participants are required to complete. Participants are offered a variety of challenges (physical, technical, medical, etc.), for which the team leader-instructor may reward the group or individual participants.
We accept no more than 8 participants per group.
The group meets in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk. There, participants are greeted by the team leader, who checks individual gear, provides a short briefing about the beginning of the route, and answers initial organizational questions. After that, the group departs for the mountains in a pre-arranged minibus.
Please note: not all programs take place in the Carpathians. On certain dates, the meeting point may be the city of Khmelnytskyi, and the route along with the training portion will take place in a forested area.
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At the starting point, we get acquainted with basic navigation skills and begin moving along the route. Participants will face their first tasks in first aid and working with outdoor gear. During the day, the team leader will explain how to gather firewood and choose a campsite. Toward evening, we select a site, set up shelters, and prepare dinner. Around the campfire, we’ll have brief sessions on first aid, rope work, and Q&A.
Distance Covered – Unknown
Elevation Gain – Unknown
We wake up and prepare breakfast. Then we receive navigation tasks and search for checkpoints along the route. We learn to recognize animal tracks and behaviors, explore camouflage basics, and tackle interesting technical challenges. In the evening, we look for a campsite, set up shelters, and carry out other camp duties. After dinner – a short session on first aid and rope work.
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Distance Covered – Unknown
Elevation Gain – Unknown
Breakfast. Final set of navigation tasks, checkpoint search, and technical exercises in outdoor sports.
We hike to the minibus and return to the city in the afternoon.
Depending on weather conditions, group condition, and overall preferences, the team leader has the right to adjust the route.
The route passes through challenging terrain. Rain, thunderstorms, and nighttime temperatures around +5°C, as well as strong winds along the ridge, are possible.
The meeting point is determined individually for each program and communicated to participants once the group is confirmed.
We sleep under tarps or other types of shelters that we will set up ourselves. The materials will be provided by the team leader. Each participant must bring a sleeping bag and mat.
Using mobile phones and GPS navigation is not allowed unless absolutely necessary. To charge gadgets, participants are allowed to bring a power bank.
Meals are prepared by participants together with the team leader using food carried in or obtained during the trek. The main food supply is included in the program cost and will be distributed at the start.
The program includes mandatory additional costs for transfers. You can check the exact amount with a consultant, as it depends on fuel prices and may vary.
We recommend bringing at least 800 UAH, but the maximum is up to you.
We limit the number of participants in each group. To reserve your spot, a prepayment of 1,800 UAH is required. The remaining amount is paid to the team leader upon meeting. Refund conditions and payment methods =>>
