Trekking Tours in the Carpathians
The treks presented here are organized by Kirill Yasko, an experienced mountain guide living in Kiev. He speaks English, German, Russian, and Ukrainian and has led a large number of hiking groups in the mountains of Ukraine, including several groups of foreigners.
Each trek is 7 days long. Participants will need to arrange travel to Ivano-Frankivsk themselves (train is most convenient), where they will be picked up at the train station and taken into the mountains. In the trek itineraries below, each day's hiking mileage is indicated in parentheses.
Kirill is very flexible in planning tours and can accommodate participants' wishes by modifying itineraries and routes. Don't hesitate to contact him if you would like to visit areas not covered by these treks or follow a different route or level of intensity.
Cost of trekking tours
Payment is at the end of each tour. Prices are indicated in each trek description below. You will see that they are very reasonable, as they include all meals, transfers, and guide services. Prices can change depending on changes made to itineraries and any additional services or activities participants choose to add to the tour.
Meals, equipment, conditions, etc.
All hikes are intended for normal people in good condition without special training. Average walking time per day is 6 hours. Participants live in tents and are expected to bring all necessary gear with them. However, equipment rental can be arranged if given prior notice. Meals are cooked on a fire. Food for three meals a day is included in the cost of each tour. Tour members carry their own belongings, carry water, and are expected to help gather firewood and tend the fire. Conveniences such as toilets and showers will be nonexistent. When you order a tour Kirill will take into account your preferences for routes, food, and service. You may go alone, with family (including children), or with friends. You can also take pets along. The usual group size is 6 to 15 people.
Schedule of Carpathian Treks for 2006
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Wild Peaks of the Gorgany 
A hike over the summits of one of Europe's most remote wilderness areas.
Itinerary:
| Day 1 |
Arrival in Ivano-Frankivsk. Transfer to Osmoloda village. Climb to Matahiv Ridge. Camp.
(6 km) |
| Day 2 |
Ascent to the rocky summit of Ihrovets (1804 m). Descent to Pohar Pasture. Camp.
(12 km) |
| Day 3 |
Lopushna summit (1694 m). Sivulya Mt. (1836 m), highest of the Gorgany range. Mala Sivulya Mt. (1818 m) Camp by old frontier post on Rushina Pasture. (12 km) |
| Day 4 |
Peklo ("hell") Gorge. Traverse of Tavpshirka Ridge. Pass of the Legions. Camp on Pantir Pasture. (18 km) |
| Day 5 |
Traverse of Bratkivska mountain ridge with ascents to Durnia (1704 m), Hropa (1758m), and Ruska (1677m) summits. (18 km) |
| Day 6 |
Traverse of Black Klyova Mt. (1719 m) through Creeping Conifers thicket. Descent to Round Meadow. (10 km) |
| Day 7 |
Bystritsia village. Transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk. (6 km) |
Price: 220 Euros
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Ukraine's Highest Mountains
A hike across the entire Chornohora ridge — site of Ukraine's highest mountains at over 2000 m above sea level.
Itinerary:
| Day 1 |
Arrival in Ivano-Frankivsk. Transfer to Yasinya village. Climb to Shessa Pasture. Camp. (7 km) |
| Day 2 |
Ascent to summit of Petros Mt. (2020 m). Descent to pass between Petros and Hoverla. (7 km) |
| Day 3 |
Hike to base of Hoverla. Set up camp. Evening ascent up Hoverla — highest mountain in Ukraine (2061 m). (7 km) |
| Day 4 |
Traverse of Chernohora Ridge. Breskul, Danzig, and Turkul summits. Camp by Brebeneskul Lake. (9 km) |
| Day 5 |
Continue traverse. Brebeneskul, Menchul, Dzembronya, and Pip Ivan summits. Camp by ruins of old observatory. (10 km) |
| Day 6 |
Descent from the Chernohora Ridge. Maricheyka Lake. (7 km) |
| Day 7 |
Hike to Zelene village. Transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk. (7 km) |
Price: 220 Euros
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