Steep lines, big drops, gnarly couloirs, amazing forest runs but also mellow and chilling terrain, you name it, we got it! Having in mind the VICINITY of the Adriatic Sea, the effect that it has on this mountain range and the massive snow storms that it brings, the magnificent Gjeravica mountain is an undiscovered FREERIDE PARADISE. A virgin place that is a natural habitat of bears, wolves, lynx and other wildlife. Our base is a small family hotel "Grand Gjeravica" located at 1750 m. During winter months it is reachable only by snowcat and it is about an hour long drive to get there. Once you're there you are for real in the wild. Our small but great crew will make sure that you have everything you need to enjoy full time on the mountain.
A VAST AND VARIED AREA
The Accursed Mountains. Alps that have been completely unknown and somehow forgotten, possibly because they are perceived as insurmountable and wild. They are called the Albanian Alps and are the southernmost part of the Dinaric Alps.
Maybe because of the region itself and it's murky history, these mountains are the wildest place in Europe and the last untouched habitats of wild life. Little over a decade ago it was an impossible mission to reach these mountains and explore them. Just recently a few roads have been built in this area but still it is a virgin place to be. Especially during winter months.
Regarding the terrain itself, we don't like to brag around but yes, we have it all and it's HUGE. High alpine terrains, forrest runs, couloirs, big open fields and so on. One thing is certain, you will not ski the same line twice!
Owned and managed by the local Krasniqi family, the Grand Gjeravica hotel is located in the Ereniku valley on the south face of the Gjeravica peak at 1750 m altitude. During winter months and heavy storms it feels like the biggest and best place you have ever stayed at. Open fire place on the hotel's multi purpose ground level will let you enjoy a bit of apres ski mood and no worries for your beer supply, there is plenty of it and it's cheap. Selfsustainable electricity supply from water turbine and power generator if needed, means no big power suckers in hotel. Internet will work until snow covers the antenas, in which case we go on a rescue internet mission and dig it out. When it comes to food, you can relax because our chef has prepared an exquisite selection of local delicacies and international favorites just for you.
The best option is to get a taxi from the airport to our pickup point (Junik). We can organize your transfers through our trusted partner, who offer taxi services.
We do not recommend renting a car because you won't be using the car at any time during your stay. It is definitely a more expensive option than a taxi.
There are three airport options:
Pristina, Kosovo – about 2 h drive from the airport to our pick up point in Junik***Depending on your flight itinerary this schedule is subject to a small changes on your request.
aka SUPER HAMDA
If you ever end up on the mountain in Kosovo, believe me you want to be there with Super Hamda. He is a legend in the Kosovo ski community, a snowboarding pioneer, the first big mountain skier in Kosovo and much more than that. It's hard to describe all the skills that Hamda has but for more info please check out TGR's video
Connected with the mountain from his young days, he is an ex national champion in skiing, snowboarding and spearfishing.. He is living his dream now, spending winters on the mounains and summers on the island giving his best to share some of his experiences with other people.
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