What equipment is needed?

• backpack 35 – 45 liters
• long hiking pants
• pants for shelter use
• 2 isothermal shirts – dry fit short-sleeved or long-sleeved depending on the season
• fleece
• windproof and waterproof light jacket
• personal hygiene clothes
• hat and/or buff
• sunglasses
• sunscreen
• water bag
• snacks
• personal medicines and hygiene items
• boots or hiking shoes
• 2 or 3 pairs of socks
• hiking poles (if you don’t have one we can lend you one)
• power bank
• baby wipes
• liner or 2 sheets and pillowcases

Is the excursion suitable for beginners?

This excursion is tailored to first-timers so that they can learn and have fun. You just need the right gear and the determination to walk 6 kilometers every day. Children as young as 10 have participated in the program’s trials. We keep a low pace depending on who is in the group, but the atmosphere stays laid-back as we learn about the local history, flora, and fauna along the way.

How big are the groups?

Our company is committed to and encourages individual growth, so teams rarely exceed ten members in size. We hope that by doing so, the group will be more cohesive, the guide will have more time to spend with each guest, and the ascent will be more educational for all participants. Having a smaller, more adaptable, and more manageable team also increases a sense of safety.

Is it okay to climb at Mytikas summit?

Climbing Mytikas entails ascending a path with steep portions and loose rocks. The ascent is done with mountaineering safety gear and a mountain guide. It’s not good for people who are afraid of heights or climbing. It’s a unique experience that everyone chooses when and how to have. If you want to do it on the trip, you can schedule it for the second or third day.

How should I behave on the mountain?

The activity takes place in the National Park of Olympus, which is a protected area with a lot of different kinds of plants and animals. Our goal is to protect them and put as little stress on the plants, animals, and land as possible. This is why you should use the toilets and not throw the paper into the sewage system. The main rule about trash is that everyone should bring their trash downstairs. So, if you buy something from the shelter, the packaging and trash that comes with it stay at the shelter. We will take the packaging and trash from any product we brought with us. Flora and fauna: We don’t pick flowers, herbs, or fungi. We also don’t break up animal and bird nests, and we don’t feed the animals that live there. You can take pictures if you want to remember something from your trip. In a national park, we must keep our pets on leashes and be careful not to upset the natural balance. We only walk on the paths that have already been made. We don’t make our own as this would cause the soil to erode quickly. Visitors walking around without thinking have caused a big problem on the plateau of the Muses. The soil has been eroding in a terrible way, which puts local plants at risk.

What services do mountain refuges offer?

The shelters have dormitories where you can sleep, common areas where you can hang out, a common dining area, common toilets, hot meals, snacks, soft drinks, and water. In the rooms, we treat ourselves and the other guests with respect. We only sleep in the bed that is given to us, we don’t make a lot of noise, and when we’re done eating, we get up to make room for the next person who may be waiting. If you want to eat your own food, you must do so in a place and at a time that won’t bother other guests. You must also make sure to pick up all the trash and take it with you. We don’t throw the paper into the toilet bowl. Instead, we put toilet paper, napkins, and baby wipes in the trash can. We don’t throw away our own trash. We put our sweaty clothes on the ground outside the shelter and rooms. We keep the inside of the shelter clean, and we don’t go in with our boots on. Finally, on Olympus, you will not find drinking water sources above 1800 meters and the only way is to buy bottled water from the shelters, but we recommend that you carry the water supplies you need with you and only buy as much as you need in order to reduce the use of plastic.