Guides

Local experts & certified mountain guides + rescue team (some)

Small team of Sarajevo and Herzegovina locals with international experience.

Meet the BOA team

A tight-knit crew of Sarajevo and Herzegovina locals who've spent their lives exploring these mountains. When you climb with us, you're getting decades of combined experience and genuine passion for the Dinaric Alps.

Our guides

Amina Hadžić

Amina Hadžić

Via ferrata & family-friendly climbs

UIAA Instructor
WFA
Avalanche L2

Sarajevo-born alpinist with a decade guiding in the Dinaric Alps. Known for calm pacing and making ferrata days feel effortless.

Speaks: EN, DE, BS
Marko Kovač

Marko Kovač

Alpine hiking & scrambling

Certified mountain guide + rescue team (some)
Rescue Technician

Mountain rescue volunteer and route-setter who loves early starts on Prenj ridges and teaching efficient movement on rock.

Speaks: EN, IT, BS
Lejla Brkić

Lejla Brkić

Single-pitch coaching & multi-pitch intros

Sport Climbing Coach
Wilderness EMT

Herzegovina local who pairs technique coaching with real Bosnian hospitality — expect strong coffee and even stronger belays.

Speaks: EN, DE, IT, BS

What sets our team apart

Professional standards combined with local knowledge

International certifications

Certified mountain guides + rescue team (some), UIAA instructors, and wilderness medical certifications across the team.

Multilingual guides

We speak English, German, Italian, and Bosnian—communicating clearly on every route.

Local expertise

Born and raised in Bosnia's mountains. We know every ridge, hut, and weather pattern.

Small group focus

We keep groups small so every guest gets personalized attention and flexible pacing.

Ready to explore the mountains with our team?