Forget the idyllic lake districts. We're hitting Suwalszczyzna - Poland's Cold Pole, where the landscape is rugged, glacial, and space seems endless. It's a week at the intersection of borders, diving into the deepest depths and crossing areas that resemble Scandinavia. No soft solutions - just pure nature, deep water and male solidarity.

Why it's worth it?

🤿 Hancza Abyss: Diving or exploring the shores of Poland's deepest lake - crystalline water and raw, rocky climate.
🛡️ Suwalski Isthmus: Off-road along the strategic border, across the bridges in Stańczyki and borderland bases.
🛶 Czarna Hancza Wild: Rafting the meandering river in its wildest upper reaches.
🌬️ Northern Reset: Bathing in lakes at any time, Suwałki saunas (tubs) and cuisine that must satiate a particular peasant (kartacze, lentils).

Short program of the day

🌲 Day 1: Landing on the Pole Taking over the base near Wiżajn - the land of windmills and cheese. A welcome toast with local liquor and dinner: traditional Suwałki kartacze covered with hard bacon.

🚜 Day 2: Giants of the North (Stańczyki Off-road) A trip in 4x4 cars to the monumental bridges in Stańczyki. Drive through undulating, almost mountainous areas of "Polish Iceland". Fight the mud in the river valleys.

🌊 Day 3: Hancza - Depth Challenge A day at Lake Hancza. For those willing to dive (intro), for the rest exploration of rocky shores and learning underwater hunting (theory and equipment). In the evening a bonfire on the boulders.

🛶 Day 4: River and Blood Rafting on the upper section of the Black Hancza River. This is not lazy paddling - it's a battle with fallen trees and fast current. Lunch: fish from the fire prepared on a wild shore.

🛡️ Day 5: Border Trail and Bunkers Exploration of the bunkers in Bakalarzewo and a visit to the tri-junction of borders (Poland, Lithuania, Russia). Fitness march through the Suwalki Landscape Park - ascent to Cisowa Gora (Suwalki's Fujiama).

🧖 Day 6: Bania and the "Spirit of the Forest" Recovery day. Firing up the traditional wood-fired banya. Hardening of the body in the icy water, flogging with birch sticks and a final feast with local venison and knots.

☕ Day 7: Last Look North Morning espresso on a fog-shrouded platform. Purchase honey and cheese supplies from local farmers, take one last leap into the water and return to the world.

For whom?

For guys who are turned on by the rugged landscapes and climate of the far north. For those who appreciate concrete physical exertion, and in the evening can appreciate a simple meal and silence not found anywhere else in Poland.

👉 Limit: 12 participants (Two field groups, one pack).

7 days in Suwalszczyzna - Suwałki Pole - Border, Depth and Roadlessness

Inner Sound Journeys

7 days in Suwalszczyzna - Suwałki Pole - Border, Depth and Roadlessness

Inner Sound Journeys