The snow can be quite heavy in the winter, leaving you stranded for weeks. There are a couple of year-round residents there and reliable electricty., however. Only one road leads to Galicnik; it comes by way of Lake Mavrovo ski resort. A number of buildings' roofs have collapsed due to snow load.
Here is a picture taken in May 2005 of the mountain pass leading into Galicnik:
Written Jun 24, 2005
That is someone's bed frame on top. Dude! - I can see the mountains from my bed!
Written Jun 24, 2005
Some heavy snow damage seen in May 2005. Look closely and you will see the roof inside the bar.
Written Jun 24, 2005
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Some heavy snow damage seen in May 2005. Look closely and you will see the roof inside the bar.
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The Galichnik Wedding is a traditional Macedonian wedding that occurs each summer in the town of Galichnik [near Mavrovo]. The wedding couple is actually getting married! [and the brides outfit weighs...
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Galicnik is undoubtedly the most famous village in Mavrovo National Park. It is build on the slope of a mountain, with wonderful examples of traditional architecture. Galicnik can be reached by car...
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This quite big mountain village is well known throught the big wedding on 12th of Juli :)
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