It was my third time in the Malá Fatra (“Little Fatra”) mountain range in northern Slovakia, and after an injury I suffered earlier this year climbing a mountain was a slightly scary endeavour, even if it was an easy and not very high one.
There are basically three different ways to get to Malý Kriváň (“Little Kriváň”, height 1671 meters).
Probably most popular is the ascent … read more
Mountaineering is a dangerous pastime, make no mistake about it.
Past weekend I suffered a fall in the Dolomites and injured my left arm badly, yet training and a fair share of luck saved me from far worse injuries.
So now is as good a time as any to give some information and guidance as to hazard prevention and preparations when making a mountain tour what I hope is helpful … read more
Hiking tour from Starý Smokovec (1010 meters AMSL) to Východná Vysoká (2429 meters AMSL), crossing Velická dolina and passing sedlo Poľský hrebeň (“Polish mountain crest”, 2200 meters AMSL) .
Východná Vysoká (“Eastern Peak”), not to be confused with the mountain Vysoká, is a peak in the Slovak part of the High Tatra mountain range.
Even with some snow on the trail hardly a … read more
