Guides

Ivo Stoikov

Ivo Stoikov has been leading ski touring, hiking, snowshoeing and ice climbing trips for nearly two decades now. During the summer his main activity is hiking trips around the Balkans. In the winter he guides clients in Bulgaria, Albania, Macedonia, Romania, Turkey, and Georgia mainly for ski touring. High ranges of the world are his big passion and he has been with groups to many countries including India, Nepal, Argentina, Chile, Morocco, Egypt, and Jordan. He has climbed Mont Blanc, Toubkal, Mera peak and Aconcagua.

Languages: English, German, French, Russian and Bulgarian

Stanislav Radkov

Stanislav has been in the mountains since a child. Apart from Bulgarian mountains, he has independent climbings in the Alps, Dolomites, Caucasus, Albania, Monte Negro, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Slovenia, Turkey, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania. His ultimate passion for the last 15 years are back-country/ski mountaineering. He’s taken part in several self-organized ski-tours/expedition in the Alps, Norway, Canada, and Alaska. Chief editor of Skiing the Balkans book. In 2017, he decided to turn his hobby into a profession and got a diploma for Mountain leader and further certified as a ski guide. He is a member of Bulgarian Mountain Leaders Association and also a UIMLA member. Instructor in several avalanche courses. Participated as a “safety crew” in many summer and winter mountain competitions.

Languages: English and Bulgarian

Maya Zaharieva

Maya is dedicated to all kind of outdoor activities but mostly skis, snowshoes, wildlife. A nature-lover, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, intuitive, communicative and flexible person with 16 years of mountain guiding experience. Her most distinct passions are adventures and long distance journeys. She has independent climbs in India, Nepal, Kamchatka, Madagascar, Peru and Bolivia.

Languages: French, English, Spanish, Bulgarian

Ivo Stoilkov is a professional guide in every sense of the word!

Prompt, efficient, knowledgeable, safe, well trained, but so much more than that! He’s fun, smart, likeable, and your best pal by the end of your adventure. He knows his way around the wilds, and the social scene. You’re bound to have a satisfying, safe, and memorable experience with Ivo.

Jan Raynolds, North Face ambassador & National Geographic author

Stanislav Radkov is an flawless skier!

A mountain guide with an enigmatic smile, analytical mind, significant experience, correct judgment for any situation, and abilities for
fast and adequate decisions!

Krasimir Stoyanov, Ski-legend and Mountain Rescuer

Trekking in Rila and Pirin with Ivo Stoilkov

Our trip leader – Ivo – was an excellent balance of organisation and laid-back flexibility! Very good. Itinerary was really good mix of walks. No wasted time in getting organised.

John Whatley, United Kingdom

With Stanislav Radkov in the high mountain

There are people whom I will always trust in the mountains and Stanislav is one of them. I learn something new every time around him. In summer he is strong, but in winter he’s in his element.

Stamen Todorov, Mountain Guide

Ivo was very competent in leading our trip

He ensured that we were safe on our walk, and at all times ensured that the pace was ok for everyone in the mixed ability group. He worked extremely hard to support the group professionally, but also socially; helping inclusion in a group of varied age and backgrounds – enabling friendships to be formed within the first day.

Ryan Sykes, London, UK

The hikes with Stanislav can be described as – learning through experience

While taking care of the group he does not forget to pay attention to everyone individually, as well as to keep our spirits up. I admire his knowledge of the mountains but also of people, and the care for both.

Stefka Dimitrova, Mountain Guide

Ivo was an excellent guide

He briefed well, was patient and made sure that the pace suited all abilities. The trip has certainly made me want to explore the Bulgarian mountains more.

Matthew Colin, Corsham, UK

Ivo Stoilkov is everything a guide should be!

Ivo is wise, bursting with skills and knowledge, easily able to motivate and support a group of mixed-ability clients, and with a wickedly infectious sense of fun. He lives and breathes the mountains and their stories, and delights in sharing magic moments with the groups he leads.

Nick Hallissey, Deputy Editor at Country Walking Magazine, UK

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