{"id":5223,"date":"2022-04-22T09:49:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T09:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbpadventures.com\/en\/?post_type=trip-information&p=5223"},"modified":"2026-03-18T15:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:12:13","slug":"catski-i-udvikling-i-nordmakedonien","status":"publish","type":"trip-information","link":"https:\/\/dbpadventures.com\/en\/trip-information\/catski-i-udvikling-i-nordmakedonien\/","title":{"rendered":"Offpiste Catski I Development Trip I North Macedonia"},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-5223","trip-information","type-trip-information","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"link_to_trip":1052,"salesforce_trip_id":"a010900000dFfJ1AAK","practical_info":{"enable":true,"trip_info":[{"info_type":"custom","template":null,"section_title":"Address","section_content":"On your holiday in North Macedonia, you stay in the small mountain town of Popova Sapka. You stay in one of the three hotels right next to each other. They are classified as a Macedonian 3-star hotel. There is access to a pool and sauna at one of the hotels, which everyone can use freely, so please feel free to bring swimwear.\r\n\r\nSnow Patrol Lodge<\/strong>\r\nTetovo-Popova Sapka\r\nPhone: +389 72 228 281\r\n\r\nHotel Arena Teteks<\/strong>\r\nPopova Shapka Ski centre Tetovo\r\nPhone: +389 44 361 065\r\n\r\nHotel Bora Bora<\/strong>\r\n101 br 109 MK,\r\nPopova Shapka 1200\r\nTelefon +389 71 535 935","image":""},{"info_type":"custom","template":null,"section_title":"Before your journey","section_content":"The flight to North Macedonia is not included in your package trip with us. You should therefore book your trip to and from North Macedonia as soon as possible. Remember to notify us of your departure and arrival time as well as flight number to: travel@dbpadventures.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nWe always recommend that you fly to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. From there, our local driver will pick you up and take you to the hotel.\r\n\r\nTransfer back and forth with our local driver is included regardless of arrival and departure time. This means that you can arrive at Skopje at the time that suits you.\r\n\r\nPlease note that all airlines have their own baggage rules. We therefore recommend that you check the rules carefully before you buy your airplane ticket if you e.g. plan to bring your own equipment.","image":""},{"info_type":"custom","template":null,"section_title":"Arrival and departure","section_content":"On arrival in North Macedonia, our driver is ready to pick you up. As a starting point, he always has a sign that says \"DBP \/ Eskimo Freeride\". If you unexpectedly do not find each other, the driver can be reached by phone: +389 72 527 000\r\n\r\nAlternatively, we can be contacted by phone: +45 26 17 05 20.\r\n\r\nTransfer<\/strong>\r\nTransfer back and forth is included in the trip. The journey from Skopje to the hotel takes about 2 hours, depending on wind and weather.\r\n\r\nNOTE! To ensure that you are picked up at the airport, it is important that we receive info with your flight number and time of arrival and departure.\r\n\r\nDeparture<\/strong>\r\nWhen the holiday is almost over, after the last day of skiing, you will be driven to the capital, Skopje, where a farewell dinner is arranged at a restaurant near the hotel. The last night before the return journey takes place at a hotel in Skopje, from where you will be picked up well in advance the next day, and driven to the airport.","image":""},{"info_type":"custom","template":null,"section_title":"About the destination","section_content":"In North Macedonia, the main language is Macedonian, and the local currency is the Macedonian Denar (MKD). Fortunately, many also speak English, and the Euro can be used. However, we always recommend exchanging to MKD at home or upon arrival at the airport, so that you have cash for the entire stay.\r\n\r\nThe hotel and most other places accept credit cards, but they prefer cash. On average, our guests spend approximately 70 Euros in a week, which is equivalent to around 4,200 MKD.\r\n\r\nWorth knowing<\/strong>\r\n- In northern Macedonia, they have the same electrical outlets as in Europe.\r\n- The water from the tap can be drunk without problems.\r\n- Calls, text messages, and mobile data can be expensive. If you want data while you are up in the mountains, you can buy a data SIM card at the airport on arrival.\r\n- Northern Macedonia is outside the EU, which is important when it comes to your insurance.","image":""},{"info_type":"custom","template":null,"section_title":"Food and accommodation","section_content":"The stay includes full board and a farewell dinner in Skopje on the last night of your vacation.\r\n\r\nBreakfast is served in the hotel restaurant from around 7:00am until departure to the mountain, which is somewhere between 9:00am and 9:15am.\r\n\r\nLunch on the trip takes place on the mountain, where the mountain guides brings the food. Changes can occur and are also affected by wind and weather.\r\n\r\nDinner is served from around 7:00pm in the restaurant of the hotel or at a nearby restaurant in one of the neighbouring hotels. This can vary from day to day and week to week. Info about this should be available during breakfast. Please ask your mountain guide if it is not clearly stated at the hotel.","image":""},{"info_type":"custom","template":null,"section_title":"Work-out","section_content":"Skiing and snowboarding can be physically demanding. Especially when going off-piste. We therefore recommend that you set aside time for training before the holiday. Especially with legs, stomach and back in focus.\r\n\r\nOur experience says that your joy from the ski holiday will be much greater simply by following a basic training program until your departure.","image":""},{"info_type":"custom","template":null,"section_title":"Equipment and safety","section_content":"

There is always a certain level of risk associated with skiing, and this naturally also applies to off-piste skiing.
On our trips, everyone must always carry an beacon, probe, and shovel<\/strong> when moving in the terrain. No matter where you ski, there is always an avalanche risk.<\/p>\r\n

It\u2019s important that you let us know if you are not familiar with the use of avalanche equipment. We will make sure to provide a thorough introduction so that everyone feels confident and well-prepared.<\/p>\r\n\r\n