Small hiking and mountaineering tours in Europe.
At the beginning of May, winter had finally been losening its grip on Central Europe’s mountain ranges, and it is fair to say it has been a pretty harsh cold season.
For doing the more interesting stuff in altitudes beyond two thousand meters, full winter equipment such as crampons and an ice axe was still necessary at this point in time, also and especially in the High Tatras mountain range … read more
Introduction
Planning and preparation
Refugio Elola, March 3
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Portilla Bermeja, March 4
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Summary
For the more serious mountaineer, a winter tour seems consequential after a summer tour, in case he or she enjoyed the past experience on a particular mountain or in a particular mountain range.
March however, is a curious month in regards to hiking and mountaineering.… read more
Introduction
Snow conditions on October 2
Jastrabia veža, October 21
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Jahňací štít, October 22
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Footnotes
Winter has shown up early in the High Tatras this year, and with unexpected force.
This caught me somewhat by surprise at the closing days of September and, frankly, I was quite poorly prepared since the better part of my winter equipment was stowed … read more
