The expedition

Over 6 days, you move through remote mountain terrain in northern Albania, close to the borders with Kosovo and Montenegro. Guided by an experienced crew, you will navigate challenging terrain, operate as a team and learn practical field skills in the environment itself.

This is a non-supported expedition. You carry what you need, individually and as a team, and learn to operate autonomously while managing your resources, energy and decisions collectively. Our crew remains responsible for route planning, risk management and access to local emergency support.

Green Requirements

Our green expedition requires a good level of physical fitness and the ability to hike consecutive days with a loaded pack. Some basic experience with multi-day hiking, camping or trekking is recommended. You should be comfortable with variable weather, challenging terrain and limited access to conventional facilities.

You do not need to be an expert. You do need to be prepared to learn, contribute and take responsibility.

Core skills

Throughout the expedition, you will develop practical skills in:

• Survival & fieldcraft — military-derived principles adapted for civilian expedition use

• Mountain movement — navigation, route selection, pacing and difficult terrain

• Wilderness First Aid — assessment, field treatment and evacuation decision-making

• Cold exposure & breathing — controlled exposure and managing acute discomfort

• Group dynamics — communication, leadership and decision-making under pressure

• Wild food foraging — guided by a local expert with knowledge of the region

Included

• Experienced team of guides

• Navigation material and waterfilters

• Food

• Local transport

• All keynotes and activities

Excluded

• Flights

• Clothing

• Personal insurance (Cancelling, search and rescue)

Program

Day of Arrival/Day Zero: Logistics, briefing and dinner provided

Day 1-6: On route (4 days food on field and 2 days with locals)

Day 6 evening: Closing night with BBQ

Day 7: Day of departure, transport to Tirana Airport

Route

The average length of the route will be around 70 kilometers. The focus of the expedition is not the distance. We focus more on our workshops along the way to create more situational awareness.

Simulated training

We strongly believe in learning by experience and simulation. During the expedition different kind of scenario’s will be integrated to enhance training effects.

Local knowledge

We work closely with an experienced local mountain ranger who knows the region, terrain and communities in depth. His local knowledge supports our route planning and provides access to a regional emergency network if required.

Along the route, you will encounter local communities and experience northern Albania beyond the usual tourist routes.

Pack for four seasons, essentials only.

Your booking is protected against insolvency. In the event of financial failure of the tour operator, the statutory insolvency protection provides for a refund, continuation of the trip or, if necessary, repatriation.

The expedition

Over 6 days, you move through remote mountain terrain in northern Albania, close to the borders with Kosovo and Montenegro. Guided by an experienced crew, you will navigate challenging terrain, operate as a team and learn practical field skills in the environment itself.

This is a non-supported expedition. You carry what you need, individually and as a team, and learn to operate autonomously while managing your resources, energy and decisions collectively. Our crew remains responsible for route planning, risk management and access to local emergency support.

Green Requirements

Our green expedition requires a good level of physical fitness and the ability to hike consecutive days with a loaded pack. Some basic experience with multi-day hiking, camping or trekking is recommended. You should be comfortable with variable weather, challenging terrain and limited access to conventional facilities.

You do not need to be an expert. You do need to be prepared to learn, contribute and take responsibility.

Core skills

Throughout the expedition, you will develop practical skills in:

• Survival & fieldcraft — military-derived principles adapted for civilian expedition use

• Mountain movement — navigation, route selection, pacing and difficult terrain

• Wilderness First Aid — assessment, field treatment and evacuation decision-making

• Cold exposure & breathing — controlled exposure and managing acute discomfort

• Group dynamics — communication, leadership and decision-making under pressure

• Wild food foraging — guided by a local expert with knowledge of the region

Included

• Experienced team of guides

• Navigation material and waterfilters

• Food

• Local transport

• All keynotes and activities

Excluded

• Flights

• Clothing

• Personal insurance (Cancelling, search and rescue)

Program

Day of Arrival/Day Zero: Logistics, briefing and dinner provided

Day 1-6: On route (4 days food on field and 2 days with locals)

Day 6 evening: Closing night with BBQ

Day 7: Day of departure, transport to Tirana Airport

Route

The average length of the route will be around 70 kilometers. The focus of the expedition is not the distance. We focus more on our workshops along the way to create more situational awareness.

Simulated training

We strongly believe in learning by experience and simulation. During the expedition different kind of scenario’s will be integrated to enhance training effects.

Local knowledge

We work closely with an experienced local mountain ranger who knows the region, terrain and communities in depth. His local knowledge supports our route planning and provides access to a regional emergency network if required.

Along the route, you will encounter local communities and experience northern Albania beyond the usual tourist routes.

Pack for four seasons, essentials only.

Your booking is protected against insolvency. In the event of financial failure of the tour operator, the statutory insolvency protection provides for a refund, continuation of the trip or, if necessary, repatriation.

The expedition

In this expedition we are taking it a step further. We will spend two more days, so 8 days in the field. We will move in the same area, close to the borders with Kosovo and Montenegro. We will target more elevation and a longer distance in total.

We will cover the same topics as in the basic week but we’ll dive deeper in the topics and apply them more in our surroundings.

Guided by an experienced crew, you will operate as a team while developing more advanced field and mountain skills. Depending on conditions and the chosen route, the expedition may include technical descents over rocky terrain and rappelling.

This is a non-supported expedition. You carry what you need, individually and as a team, and learn to operate autonomously while managing resources, energy and decisions collectively. Our crew remains responsible for route planning, risk management and access to local emergency support.

Requirements

This expedition requires a strong level of physical fitness and previous mountain experience.

Before applying, you should have completed multiple multi-day mountain treks and be comfortable hiking consecutive days with a loaded pack in challenging terrain. You should be confident with elevation, steep terrain and long days of physical effort, and comfortable operating in changing mountain conditions.

What do we mean by “a strong level of physical fitness”?

Being able to carry a backpack around 15kg and walk a daily distance around 15-20 kilometers.

Prior technical climbing or rappelling experience is not required. Before the expedition, a dedicated preparation session covering the fundamentals of climbing, rappelling and rope techniques will be provided by a certified climbing guide.

You do not need to be an expert. You do need to be physically prepared, comfortable in the mountains and willing to learn, contribute and take responsibility as part of a team.

Core skills

Throughout the expedition, you will develop and apply:

• Advanced survival & fieldcraft — military-derived principles adapted for expedition use

• Mountain navigation & movement — route selection, pacing and decision-making in complex terrain

• Wilderness First Aid — field assessment, treatment and evacuation decision-making

• Technical mountain movement — Climbing, steep descents and, depending on conditions, rappelling, crossing rivers,..

• Cold exposure & breathing — controlled exposure and managing acute discomfort

• Group dynamics — communication, leadership and decision-making under pressure

• Wild food foraging — guided by a local expert with knowledge of the region

Program

Day of Arrival/Day Zero: Logistics, briefing and dinner provided

Day 1-8: On route, 6 days food on field and 2 days local

Day 8 evening: Closing event with BBQ

Day 9: Day of departure to Tirana with provided transport

Route

The average length of the route will be around 100 kilometers. The route is more challenging then the basic expedition, more altitude, more difficult crossing sections and some descents by rappelling.

Simulated training

We strongly believe in learning by experience and simulation. During the expedition different kind of scenario’s will be integrated to enhance training effects.

Pack for four seasons, essentials only.

Your booking is protected against insolvency. In the event of financial failure of the tour operator, the statutory insolvency protection provides for a refund, continuation of the trip or, if necessary, repatriation.

The expedition

In this expedition we are taking it a step further. We will spend two more days, so 8 days in the field. We will move in the same area, close to the borders with Kosovo and Montenegro. We will target more elevation and a longer distance in total.

We will cover the same topics as in the basic week but we’ll dive deeper in the topics and apply them more in our surroundings.

Guided by an experienced crew, you will operate as a team while developing more advanced field and mountain skills. Depending on conditions and the chosen route, the expedition may include technical descents over rocky terrain and rappelling.

This is a non-supported expedition. You carry what you need, individually and as a team, and learn to operate autonomously while managing resources, energy and decisions collectively. Our crew remains responsible for route planning, risk management and access to local emergency support.

Requirements

This expedition requires a strong level of physical fitness and previous mountain experience.

Before applying, you should have completed multiple multi-day mountain treks and be comfortable hiking consecutive days with a loaded pack in challenging terrain. You should be confident with elevation, steep terrain and long days of physical effort, and comfortable operating in changing mountain conditions.

What do we mean by “a strong level of physical fitness”?

Being able to carry a backpack around 15kg and walk a daily distance around 15-20 kilometers.

Prior technical climbing or rappelling experience is not required. Before the expedition, a dedicated preparation session covering the fundamentals of climbing, rappelling and rope techniques will be provided by a certified climbing guide.

You do not need to be an expert. You do need to be physically prepared, comfortable in the mountains and willing to learn, contribute and take responsibility as part of a team.

Core skills

Throughout the expedition, you will develop and apply:

• Advanced survival & fieldcraft — military-derived principles adapted for expedition use

• Mountain navigation & movement — route selection, pacing and decision-making in complex terrain

• Wilderness First Aid — field assessment, treatment and evacuation decision-making

• Technical mountain movement — Climbing, steep descents and, depending on conditions, rappelling, crossing rivers,..

• Cold exposure & breathing — controlled exposure and managing acute discomfort

• Group dynamics — communication, leadership and decision-making under pressure

• Wild food foraging — guided by a local expert with knowledge of the region

Program

Day of Arrival/Day Zero: Logistics, briefing and dinner provided

Day 1-8: On route, 6 days food on field and 2 days local

Day 8 evening: Closing event with BBQ

Day 9: Day of departure to Tirana with provided transport

Route

The average length of the route will be around 100 kilometers. The route is more challenging then the basic expedition, more altitude, more difficult crossing sections and some descents by rappelling.

Simulated training

We strongly believe in learning by experience and simulation. During the expedition different kind of scenario’s will be integrated to enhance training effects.

Pack for four seasons, essentials only.

Your booking is protected against insolvency. In the event of financial failure of the tour operator, the statutory insolvency protection provides for a refund, continuation of the trip or, if necessary, repatriation.