Our Team

Oleksandr, owner and tour guide.

Was born in a small town Tlumach, Ivano-Frankivsk region. In 2004, after finishing secondary school, entered Precarpathian University, Institute of Tourism. Graduated in 2009 with master degree. “More than 10 years now I’m in active tourism. For me learning and investigating Ukrainian Carpathians became a hobby of the entire life. Probably for somebody the idea of hiking the mountains with a big backpack sounds like crazy, but for me – it’s a great pleasure, chance to leave the routine of a busy city life far behind, become a unity with the nature, get yourself trained physically and mentally.
Every day scientific and technological progress changes our life philosophy and the way of arranging our rest time is changing with it. Most of our off we spend watching TV or by the computer. What about fresh air, forest, river, camping? I’m sure, each of you is looking for adventure and the spirit of romance, so get out of your sultry office or homeroom, take a vocation and go for it!
And we’ll make sure your Carpathian trip will bring you 100% satisfaction.”

 

 

Iryna, owner and tour guide.

“My name is Iryna. I was born in Carpathian region and have been spending much time in mountains since my childhood. I went in for active tourism 10 years ago, when entered local institute of tourism and hospitality industry. Since then it became a hobby of my entire life. I graduated in 2009 with master degree. I did my research work in “Orographic structure and landscape valuation of Ukrainian Carpathians”, spending 2 years investigating the region. The idea of combining my hobby with an actual job appeared 7 years ago and now I’m so excited to make it happen. I think you can fulfill yourself and be the best in your job only when you’re passion and devoted to what you do. It’s just amazing and so interesting to spend a lot of time outdoor, have chance to share the beauty of your native land with others, meeting interesting people from all over the world, people of different nationalities, cultures, religions, with different life experience and way of thinking. This all is the best of my job…best that could ever happen to me!!! And I’ll be more than glad to meet each of you here so you can experience this great filling together with our team". See you soon=)

 

 

Oleh. Mountain guide.

About 8 years in active tourism.
He is a professional and attentive mountain guide who cares about the safety and enjoyment of our tourists. Also, Oleh is very knowledgeable about the natural and historical places of Carpathian region.
"From the very first trip to the Carpathians I understood, that hiking would become an inspiration of my whole life.
I found the great way to combine three important things for me: do favorite job, be useful for others and get profit – I became a mountain guide.
The main purpose of my job is to help you to get an unforgettable experience from the trip, to make it safe and more comfortable for each our tourist".

Hope to see you on Carpathians trails!

 

 

Vasyl. Mountain guide, excursions, foreign destinations.

Graduated from Precarpathian University with a degree in Geography and Recreation.
More than 10 years now, he’s in active tourism.
Vasyl loves teaching, traveling, outdoor cooking, always tries to find interesting destinations and itineraries. Providing his guests a memorable experience and promoting an appreciation for wild nature is Vasyl’s ultimate goal.
He is an attentive guide who cares about the safety and enjoyment of his guests, and he's extremely knowledgeable about being in the outdoors
As a guide, he truly loves to take people to interesting paths and trails, and to give them a taste of local uniqueness.

“Let's go for adventure together!”

 

 

Volodymyr. Mountain guide, foreign destinations.

With a passion for travelling and promoting active tourism, Volodymyr loves helping our tourists to organise their dream adventure.
He always does his best to help people discover cool things in outdoor activity such as geography, living in wilderness, geology, natural and human history.
Volodymyr has been living in the west of Ukraine for most of his life and knows the Carpathian mountains like the back of his hand. He is really looking forward to guiding you on the many trails that show off this magnificent wild area. He really can‘t think of a better way to see Carpathians real beauty than walking and hiking its hills and mountains. «I love Carpathians. For me, it's the best place on earth to hike».
«I realy enjoy spending time exploring new trails, landscapes, cultures and traditions, some incredible sights, meeting amazing people and experiencing unusual things! I am proud to be a tourist guide and think it’s the best job». Looking forward to seeing you on our trails!

 

 

Yanina. Mountain guide.

Doing what you like is freedom, liking what you do is happiness :)
Started guiding hiking and backpacking trips in 2010 and hasn't since stopped sharing her passion of the outdoors.
“In 2001, I went in for active tourism. I spent a lot of time hiking in The Caucasus Mountains and Crimea. Now I enjoy working as a mountain guide in Carpathians. I am very happy to work in Karpaty Outdoors Team because of its good working environment, friendly colleagues and professionalism. I always have an interest in travelling and visiting new places. I love chatting with people on the trail and hearing the stories of where they are coming from or why they are traveling.

Welcome to Carpathians! We will do our best to make You smile in every trip you made”.
Remember – «Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer»!

 

 

Yurii. Mountain guide.

His main goal - being professional.
Yurii always provides each guest with individual attention and care.

"As I always lived in the very heart of Carpathian region, I had a great possibility to travel in mountains a lot.
I started go hiking from the very childhood and have many mountain trips behind by back, first of which were made about 20 years ago. 
Spending time in mountains is very dear to me as it gives a chance to open the true nature of the person and to find new friends, new useful experience and new emotions.
As a guide, I am always ready to lead you in the mountain trip, help with the organization of the campsite and become your true friend and adviser, doing my best to make your holiday an unforgettable and pleasant adventure."

 

 

Andrii. Mountain & rafting guide.

"My education is geography and my vocation is tourism.
Trying to be a responsible instructor, one can always rely on, and just a friend to spend an interesting and exciting time together.
West Ukraine is very picturesque and entertaining region, reach with its historical, cultural and natural heritage.
There is no doubt, Carpathian mountains and the Dnister canyon are the main tourist attractions and perfect places to spend an unforgettable holiday.
With a great pleasure I’ll show this unique land to you all."
See you soon on our tracks!