Peaks of the Balkans Experts

Rreth Shtegtimi

Te Shtegtimi besojmë se natyra ka fuqinë të ribashkojë njerëzit—me veten, me të tjerët dhe me tokën ku ecin. Misioni ynë është të bëjmë përvojat në natyrë më të arritshme, më personale dhe më kuptimplota.

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Guided journeys completed: 120+
Certified and trainee guides: 12
Border crossings we trek through: 3

Why we guide the Balkans

Ne jemi një platformë e ndërtuar nga alpinistë, për alpinistë—krijuar për të bashkuar njerëz të pasionuar që duan të eksplorojnë bukuritë e egra të Ballkanit.

Siguria, transparenca dhe komuniteti janë prioritetet tona. Çdo udhëtim në platformën tonë është planifikuar ose rishikuar nga njerëz që kujdesen thellësisht për cilësinë dhe përgjegjësinë.

Ne po ndërtojmë një lëvizje ku njerëzit ndihen të sigurt të bashkohen, duke ditur se do të jenë në shoqëri të mirë, të informuar dhe të frymëzuar nga përvoja.

Faleminderit që po ecni këtë rrugë me ne. Shihemi në shtigje.

How we take care of every trek

Our guiding principles keep each experience safe, welcoming, and memorable.

Safety before summits

Certified guides, detailed route planning, and clear briefings keep every group confident from first step to summit.

Community over competition

We cultivate inclusive groups where new hikers, seasoned mountaineers, and local partners learn from each other.

Stewardship of the Balkans

Leave-no-trace practices and local collaboration ensure the Peaks of the Balkans stay wild for the next generation.

Meet the team

Guides, storytellers, and community-builders who know every switchback and alpine meadow on the Peaks of the Balkans.

Follow our journeys

Diar Selimi

Co-founder · Lead guide · Product builder

Diar combines software engineering with certified lead climbing experience to build tools that serve guides and hikers while staying close to the trail.

Wilderness first responder Outdoor guide

@diarselimi.gh

Mergim Demiraj

Co-founder · Certified mountain guide

Mergim is the voice behind our storytelling and a UIAA-certified guide who has led multi-day expeditions across Rugova, Valbona, and the highest peaks of the region.

UIAA mountain guide Content strategist

@mergimdemiraj

Our journey so far

Milestones that shaped Shtegtimi into the go-to community for guided adventures in the Balkans.

2017

First community hikes

Weekend hikes around Kosovo and Albania sparked the idea of a platform that could bring more people outdoors.

2020

Cross-border guiding

Our team earned multi-country guiding certifications and opened signature itineraries across the Peaks of the Balkans.

2024

Shtegtimi platform launch

We launched Shtegtimi to make it simpler for locals and visitors to discover, plan, and book guided adventures.

Today

Expanding shared trails

New winter experiences, multi-day traverses, and training courses keep growing what our community can explore.

Past adventures

A glimpse at the journeys that keep our community coming back for more.

Valbona to Theth round trip

An unforgettable spring hike through the dramatic cliffs and rivers of Rugova.

Jezerca Peak Summit

We reached the highest point in Albania—challenging, rewarding, and beautiful.

Permet Pool Hike

A refreshing summer hike to the stunning natural pools of Permet.

Çfarë thonë njerëzit

Real stories from explorers who have joined our adventures

"Shtegtimi events are always organized with so much care. I've met great people and seen amazing places."

Filiz

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"I was nervous to join my first hike, but I felt welcome immediately. Highly recommend to anyone new to hiking!"

Alex

@alexchkmrv

"Amazing hike with absolutely stunning views, and properly planned. I have traveled extensively in the mountains around the world, but this is easily in my top 3 hikes I have ever done."

Alin

@git.checkout.world

Me Diarin jemi takuar në vitin 2024 në sallën e Marimangave. Vërejta shpejt pasionin dhe profesionalizmin e tij.

Vyrtyt Morina

Member of the "Marimangat e Pejës" association, climber and trainer with 23 years of experience

Ready to join the next adventure?

Whether you want to cross three borders in one trek or discover a hidden alpine lake, we craft experiences that match your pace and ambition.

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