Lynx Freeride Cat Skiing and Snowboarding Discount
Want to ride the Accursed Mountains of Kosovo, at a discounted price?
Lynx Freeride catskiing operation have opened up these forgotten mountains, they even built the 4x4 road in, offering up a near endless possibility of lines.
The Accursed Mountains, known as the Albanian Alps are the southernmost part of the Dinaric Alps, there’s no resorts and little infrastructure so you’re truly off grid, but those with a passion for adventure will be rewarded by a exclusive choice of steep lines, tree runs, and high alpine riding, all accessed by one of the two Lynx Freeride cats.
Backdrop Journal have teamed up with Lynx to offer our readers a sweet discount, all you need to do is email the Backdrop Crew and we’ll introduce you to the Lynx Crew and they’ll discount your week. See a full list of Lynx Freeride dates below.
If riding a cat isn’t for you then watch this space, as Lynx will be operating splitboard and cat assisted splitboard trips in 2026, hopefully hut to hut trips too.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
Full Price before Backdrop Discount is €2,800
6 days of catskiing
7 nights in hotel Grand Gjeravica - based on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
2 guides per group
Avalanche equipment; probe, shovel, transceiver and BCA backpack
Transfers on and off the mountain from Junik (international and local travel to Junik is not included in the price)
Free for use Nitro Snowboards
Backdrop Journal Discount offer For LYNX WINTER SEASON 2025
7-day package price before discount is €2800 pp, email Backdrop to get a Discounted Price. To access our discount just write to crew@backdropjopurnal.com with dates and size of group.
WEEK 1: 18 Jan - 25 Jan
WEEK 2: 25 Jan - 01 Feb
WEEK 3: 01 Feb - 08 Feb
WEEK 4: 08 Feb - 15 Feb
WEEK 5: 15 Feb - 22 Feb
WEEK 6: 22 Feb - 01 Mar
WEEK 7: 01 Mar - 08 Mar
WEEK 8: 08 Mar - 15 Mar
WEEK 9: 15 Mar - 22 Mar
WEEK 10: 22 Mar - 29 Mar
WEEK 11: 29 Mar - 05 Apr
WEEK 12: 05 Apr - 12 Apr
Fill the Cat, 12 seats, in weeks 1, 2, 11 or 12 and you get a massive discount
How do I?
For more information on booking Lynx Freeride Don’t forget to mention Backdrop Journal to get your discount.
Getting there
Airport transfers can be arranged by Lynx at an additional cost.
Pristina, Kosovo – 2 h drive from the airport to our pick up point in Junik
Skopje, Macedonia – 3 h drive from the airport to our pick up point in Junik (allow time for border crossing between Macedonia and Kosovo)
Tirana, Albania – 4 h drive from the airport to our pick up point in Junik (Allow time for border crossing between Albania and Kosovo)
Accommodation
Rustic mountain lodging is included in price, with excellent local food. The Grand Gjeravica hotel is located in the Ereniku valley on the south face of the Gjeravica peak at 1750 m altitude, it’s owned and managed by the local Krasniqi family, and has an open fire place, hot showers and comfortable beds.
Seb Fleiss co-founder of Lynx Freeride
Listen to our FFS Podcast with Seb Fleiss and the Lynx Freeride Crew.