The Faroe Islands are a group of eighteen islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, boasting beside its remoteness with very erratic and unpredictable weather all year round.
So doing small hikes in the vicinity of larger settlements like the capital Tórshavn are kind of reasonable outdoor activities, but anything beyond that would be rather foolish during the winter time, especially if you’re hiking alone like myself who is also not … read more
A solitary outdoor tour in a rough higher altitude environment can be a liberating and meditative experience.
It is a calculated risk though, so it goes without saying that tours in wintry conditions in remote mountain areas demand a great deal of careful preparation.
There will no one be around when things don’t go as planned, and naturally you lack the often very needed morale support from your fellow … read more
Several hiking tours (in summer and autumn) from the Zbojnícka chata (1960 meters AMSL) to Sedlo prielom (2290 meters AMSL).
Descent to Poľský hrebeň and from there to Sliezsky dom (1670 meters AMSL).
I recommened wearing at least spikes on your boots when there is a layer of snow on the trail.… read more
