Climbing in Romania

Tina -the climbing dog, Arpasel ridge, Fagaras Mountains

“So, back on 2 April 2006… At 5.30 am we started our approach, leaving Balea and Paltinu Chalet behind. It was me, Corina and… a small black dog full of energy. ” (… read more )

Furcile, Bucegi Mountains

“Furcile (4A, 6-, 5+ A0) is the first ”vertical” climbing route opened in Romania, Bucegi Mountains in the N face of Galbenele Wall (250 m height). It was first climbed in October 1935 by 3 pioneers of our alpinism: Niculae Baticu, Ion Trandafir and Dan Popescu with only 7 pegs ! (… read more )

Lespezi-Caltun North Wall, Fagaras Mountains

“On 11 March 2012, we’ve climbed Lespezi-Caltun North Wall, situated in Fagaras Mountains. Silvia was leading for all the 6 or 7 pitches of mixed ground until the top (Lespezi peak-2517 m). Not too difficult, but not very easy either.” (… read more)

Coltul Balaceni, Fagaras Mountains

“During 31 Dec-02 Jan 2012 we enjoyed a small vacation and did some winter climbing in this remote and special place from Romania…” (…read more)

Arpasel-Vartopel (W-E), Fagaras Mountains

“… is the most technical part of the main ridge of Fagaras Mountains. You can either climb it from W-E (as we did it, and it’s the most demanding) or from E-W…” (…read more )

Ice climbing at Balea Lake

“On 19 Nov 2011 we’ve been out in Fagaras Mountains again. This time, for playing with our ice-axes and crampons. There is a ice-fall next to Balea Lake. Not huge, but enough for us to taste again the ice.” (…read more)

My rock climbing videos:

– Lespezile Lirei, Piatra Craiului

– Vulturul, Piatra Craiului

– Fisura Cenusie din Turnurile Dianei, Piatra Craiului

– Muchia Coloanelor, Orga Mare, Piatra Craiului

– Traseul Surplombelor, Piatra Craiului

– Fisura Surducului Mare, Bicaz

– Santinela de la Gatul Iadului, Bicaz

– Muchia Mare, Fagaras Mountains

– Turnul Ascutit, Cheile Turzii

– Madona Neagra, Cheile Turzii

– Csipkes, Peretele Suspendat, Cheile Turzii