Great video Tim. I just climbed the Vichren in the Pirin National Park last week and wanted to climb Musala the next day, as I was running out of time. But Vichren already killed me (so much bouldering and snow - without hiking poles and snow spikes) so I switched to the 7 lakes of Rila instead, to have a relaxing beautiful hike. So actually I am more than thankful that you filmed your climb of Musala. It looks so beautiful and is definitely on my list but you just gave me some kind of satisfaction with your video. Great filming and editing of a wonderful adventure! Looking forward to your next one. Cheers, Mario
Great video! Let me correct you: the ottomans didn’t name the Musala peak. They just translated the name: Ra-do-bill. It means A hill close to God. In Turkish: mus-allah is just the same but because of so many years of the ottomans and the Turkish governing Bulgaria, that name stick.
Tim, thank you it was great! I ve done the 5lakes trail at Pirin, it was also amazing.. all except the chairlift which was scary. (Am i the only one who hate them? cause i see everybody so calm on them, are they on drugs or snth? 😅 ) Its in my plans Musala peak and 7lakes at Rila.Thank you for the gps track. Do you have one for the 7lakes too? Cause i cannot find one without lift.
It is the highest peak in the Balkans. Higher than anything in your favorite Romania. Musala is not a mountain but a peak in Rila Mountain. There are more challenging hikes in Rila. Not difficult to find out.
Yes, we have. Many Bulgarians have. Actually Musala is easier than the other peaks in Bulgaria like Vihren and Botev, which are lower but more challenging
First tip of solo hikes is never rely on cellphone reception. In general solo hikes are a bad idea. If you grow up in a country with no mountains, you understestimate the mountains. I know your countrymen, so talking from experience.
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Amazing, such a beautiful shot. Thanks for sharing this view of my country!
Glad you liked it! And you're welcome 😉
Great video Tim. I just climbed the Vichren in the Pirin National Park last week and wanted to climb Musala the next day, as I was running out of time. But Vichren already killed me (so much bouldering and snow - without hiking poles and snow spikes) so I switched to the 7 lakes of Rila instead, to have a relaxing beautiful hike. So actually I am more than thankful that you filmed your climb of Musala. It looks so beautiful and is definitely on my list but you just gave me some kind of satisfaction with your video. Great filming and editing of a wonderful adventure! Looking forward to your next one. Cheers, Mario
Thanks a lot! I heard Vihren peak is impressive as well. Glad you liked the video!
great production value, amazing shots👀 it really looks like a different world up there heh
Thanks, I appreciate it. It's really different there, especially when there's still some snow!
Wow bloody incredible views man
Pretty epic indeed! 😍
Greetings from Bulgaria, i made the same mistake taking the river trial and was tired at the way back so i took the lift from Yastrebetz.
The river trail is way better and you can run it down. The lift is boring.
Great video! Let me correct you: the ottomans didn’t name the Musala peak. They just translated the name: Ra-do-bill. It means A hill close to God. In Turkish: mus-allah is just the same but because of so many years of the ottomans and the Turkish governing Bulgaria, that name stick.
Very good vlog and drone shots
Thanks!
Tim, thank you it was great! I ve done the 5lakes trail at Pirin, it was also amazing.. all except the chairlift which was scary. (Am i the only one who hate them? cause i see everybody so calm on them, are they on drugs or snth? 😅 ) Its in my plans Musala peak and 7lakes at Rila.Thank you for the gps track. Do you have one for the 7lakes too? Cause i cannot find one without lift.
Great trip report. Still plenty of snow. I like to hike solo, but mountain rescue is too expensive anyways, so no point of sharing my location.
Thanks! Yep still some snow but I guess by now it would be less already.
I had no idea one could climb to the top of Musala in shorts...
It is the highest peak in the Balkans. Higher than anything in your favorite Romania. Musala is not a mountain but a peak in Rila Mountain. There are more challenging hikes in Rila. Not difficult to find out.
Thanks for watching!
I really want to climb it, I am from Romania and just climbed Moldoveanu peak.
Go for it. Not sure from where you climbed Moldoveanu but if you did it from Bâlea then Musala is much easier!
Actually the mountain is called "Рила"(Rila) and the mountaintop is called "Мусала"(Musala), but otherwise a great video!
Thanks for watching!
Those are some nice shots! What drone do you use?
Thanks man. I use the DJI Mavic Air 2. Glad you enjoyed 🤙🏻
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Hello. Hello. What month did you climb Musal?
I am planning to do this hike next month.
Can you tell me what watch are you using?
i like your choice of shoes😆
Wow
Hiya Tim do you remember which month or date you went by any chance?
Yes, it was end of May / beginning of June
Perfect video
great video. thanks when exactly did you do the hike?
Around mid June as far as I remember
I love the “fucking mosquitos” bit 😂😂😂 thank you very much I’m a med student from plovdiv and the guide will help a lot Greta video and scenes thanks
Haha, yeah these mosquitoes can be so annoying sometimes 😂
Nice video
Thanks!
Didn’t seem more difficult than Moldoveanu Pick, was it?
No, actually it was much easier than Moldoveanu 😊
@@timtense Hahah I was thinking so 😄
Would you climb this mountain? Or did you already maybe?
I have already did with my class. We were on a trip years ago. It was interesting. I love my country's nature so much! 😊
Awesome. It's magical up there!
Yes, we have. Many Bulgarians have. Actually Musala is easier than the other peaks in Bulgaria like Vihren and Botev, which are lower but more challenging
@@RositsaPetrovarjp7 I'm glad to hear that. And indeed, it was not super hard to get there! 😅
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my gosh doing a Marathon of your video, pretty weird that chick just come out of nowhere with the English translator and that was funny
Hahahaha yeah she was super friendly though 😂
First tip of solo hikes is never rely on cellphone reception. In general solo hikes are a bad idea. If you grow up in a country with no mountains, you understestimate the mountains. I know your countrymen, so talking from experience.
Thanks for watching!
not sure why you ppl dont take shoes off ...pull up pants and go through the water..aint that hard
***The highest peak on the Balkan Mountain Range
Yes, indeed! Have you been there?
@@timtense No I have only been to the hut and a few of the lakes
@@dayanbalevski4446 that's also beautiful. You were very close though!
@@timtense Yea, I will try to climb this year hopefully :D It looks fun.
@@dayanbalevski4446 go for it. It was super fun!