A ski adventure of a lifetime. Snowcat off piste skiing with an instructor and guide in the Balkan mountains of Macedonia
Do you want a unique skiing adventure that does not involve a day's travel to get there? Macedonia is a well kept secret amongst powder hunters. No night clubs, noisy bars or skiers trashing your tracks. Just pure off piste skiing with access each day using a snowcat.
From the trip description by Snoworks
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: Included
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 6 days on snow with staff
- Lessonscombining expert local knowledge with Snoworks coaching, support, and seamless hosting
- Backcountry guidingaccompanied by both a local mountain guide and a Snoworks instructor
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- We will be based in the small resort of Popova Sapka based at 1750m, in the stunning Shar mountains national park, North Macedonia, and just a short 1.5 hour transfer from Skopje airport.
- We will be skiing approximately 2500 vertical metres each day in both forest and high mountain terrains ranging from 2400 – 2650m.
- There are more than 30 different drop points higher than 2400m and there is a massive ridge that gives us between 700 – 800 vertical metre runs.
- Expect to have between 10 – 14 pick ups each day, it is a vast area with a massive amount of skiing varying from mellow terrain of 20 – 25 degrees right up to steeper terrain, couloirs, and back bowls.
- In poor visibility we head for the trees – great skiing with 6 different drop zones.
- Minimum requirements for this course: Competent off piste skiers (level 5).
- Skiers who have a high level of fitness to ski all day off piste with a break for lunch.
- The ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 13 guests
From the trip description by Snoworks
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Lesson
- Transfers
- Full board accommodation in hotel Scardus
- Use of Snowcat
- Taxis and airport transfers
- Snoworks instructor for duration of the trip
- Local guide
- Transceiver, shovel, probe & BCA Float 22 Airbag
- Last evening meal in local Skopje restaurant
- Last evening accommodation in hotel Alexander Square Skopje
Not included
- Insurance (off piste with a guide)
- Alcoholic drinks with meals
- International flights
- Tips to local staff
Not confirmed by the company: Lift pass.
Day by day
- Day 1: Travel 30 January 2027Depart from UK to Skopje. Transfer times to be confirmed.
- Days 2–6: 31 January - 5 February 20276 days' backcountry off piste skiing with snowcats. Depart for Skopje hotel after skiing on 5 February for overnight.
- Day 7: 6 February 2027Transfer to Skopje airport using hotel shuttle bus and fly back to UK.
From the trip description by Snoworks
Where you stay
We will be based in the hotel Scardus, a basic local hotel with excellent facilities including a wellness centre and spa including a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and turkish bath. It has a bar, ski room, and free WiFi throughout the hotel.
All meals are included during our stay at hotel Scardus, including either packed or cooked lunches on the mountain.
The last evening's accommodation is in hotel Alexander Square Skopje.
Getting there
Fly from the UK into Skopje airport. Please do not book flights until advised by the office. If your flights are outside of the designated transfer times a supplement of €80 per person will be charged.
Taxis and airport transfers are included in the price.
From the trip description by Snoworks
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Dates and prices
- Jan 30 – Feb 6, 20272026/27 · 6 days3,250 GBPFrom £3250 — The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season. Full board accommodation in hotel Scardus, use of snowcat, taxis and airport transfers, Snoworks instructor, local guide and avalanche safety kit are all included in the course price.Sold OutChoose these datesBook on company website
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 2, 2026.
Good to know
Minimum requirements for this course: Competent off piste skiers (level 5); skiers who have a high level of fitness to ski all day off piste with a break for lunch; the ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.
Required Equipment: Helmet. Off piste safety equipment (transceiver, shovel & probe). Avalanche air bag. (all safety equipment is provided in the price if you do not have your own).
Touring skis are not required for this adventure, we advise off piste skis of 95mm or wider under foot. The provider we are working with has ski rental available if you don't want to take your own skis (these must be pre booked).
From the trip description by Snoworks
