Category Archives: Photo and video gallery

Photos, videos, short descriptions and maps of outdoor tours (one gallery may comprise several individual tours of mine).

Ascent to Jahňací štít (High Tatras)

Description

Hiking tour from Chata pri Zelenom Plese (1551 meters AMSL) to Jahňací štít (2229 meters AMSL), the easternmost peak in the High Tatras.

Photos

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

It’s easy to get lost in the proximity of the peak, so pay attention to the yellow marks along the trail. Otherwise not a technical climb.… read more

Crossing Bielovodská dolina (High Tatras)

Description

Hiking through Bielovodská dolina, an north-eastern valley in the High Tatras mountain range. Starting point: former customs facilities in Lysá Poľana (970 meters) on the border between Slovakia and Poland. Finishing point: Starý Smokovec.

Photos

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

Crampons and an Ice Axe are necessary equipment items in wintry conditions, especially when you want to traverse the Sedlo prielom mountain saddle.… read more

Ascent to Rysy (High Tatras)

Description

Hiking tour from Lysá Poľana (970 meters AMSL) to Rysy (2499 meters AMSL) via Schroniska PTTK Morskie Oko.

Rysy is the highest mountain in Poland.

Descent to Štrbské Pleso (1355 meters AMSL) via Chata pod Rysmi by crossing the border to Slovakia.

Photos

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

Crampons and an Ice Axe are mandatory equipment items in wintry conditions.

Also checking the avalanche reports in advance is very … read more