The mountains provide great conditions for winter sports. Many people exchanged classic downhill skis for cross-country skis or ski alps. The interest in ski mountaineering is so huge among the people that in the Zlín ski special AVEX SKI in the street Smetanova 2401, there was literally dust on the ski alpine skis. But now we have managed to get another batch of new skis, so those who do not yet have them can now buy them at AVEX SKI, for example via the e-shop at www.avexski.cz.
In addition, the store staff will provide beginners with information on where in the area you can practice ski mountaineering, which destinations are best for ski mountaineering, and if anyone wants, it is possible to arrange a hike on the spot under the guidance of experienced ski mountaineers from AVEX SKI. Many people have already taken advantage of this offer. For example, Pavla Macharáčková (52). She was already thinking about trying skialp last winter season, but the covid pandemic made her really try this sport.
"Cross-country skiing and downhill skiing are no stranger to me, but I have never run ski mountaineering in my life. However, because I have only the best experience with the AVEX SKI ski special in Zlín, I decided to rent a ski set there and use their offer to try the ski set accompanied by the experienced athlete Jan Kulhánek. And I have to say that it was great, "Pavla confided.
She said she had no idea what awaited her. According to her, hiking on ski alps was more comfortable than cross-country skiing. "It's calmer, one enjoys the nature around more, hike in open terrain has a completely different atmosphere than in a modified cross-country trail. I was most afraid of going back down, but I managed it without major problems even with a backpack on my back. I will definitely borrow the skialps again, "said Pavel.
Magda Škubalová (45) also borrowed a ski set in the AVEX SKI specialty from Zlín, and she also took the opportunity to take the first hike accompanied by an experienced guide, who was provided by the service. "I tried the ski alps for the first time before Christmas, so I was thrilled to have a ski set under the tree at AVEX SKI. The feeling of freedom that one experiences on ski alps in open nature is simply addictive, "said Magda. For the first time she completed a ski alpine tour in Kohútka, now she prefers to go to Lower Moravia. The routes around Králický Sněžník are said to have thrilled her.
According to ski mountaineer Jan Kulhánek, the Czech mountains offer very good conditions for the practice of this increasingly popular sport. "If someone does not want to travel too far, they have a wide range of options in the Zlín region or its vicinity. Whether it is Kohútka, Pustevny, the Kasárna ski resort or Lysá Hora. Ski touring can be practiced anywhere there are ski resorts. According to the physical abilities of everyone, the length and difficulty of the route can be individually adjusted. Some prefer ridges, others enjoy downhill in powder, “stated Kulhánek.
He also approaches everyone who asks for their professional accompaniment at AVEX SKI. "I try to acquaint beginners with skialp, I choose a simple route on which the participant will try everything so that he can handle it and especially to cultivate a positive attitude towards this sport. I am happy when one of the skialp participants gets so excited that he invests in his own equipment and decides to dedicate himself to it. I think everyone will be most impressed by the freedom they experience during the skialp. They find themselves even in places where they would never get on cross-country skis or slopes. In short, people's horizons will expand, "added Kulhánek.
