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Hiking and Mountaineering

Malá Fatra mountain range: Malý Kriváň

It was my third time in splendid 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 wasn’t a very tall one.

Malý Kriváň, May 27

There are basically three different ways to get to the Malý Kriváň (“Little Kriváň”, height 1671 meters).

Probably most popular is the ascent from … read more

Hiking and Mountaineering

11 Mountaineering Preparations

Introduction

Mountaineering is a dangerous pastime, make no mistake about it.

Last weekend I suffered a fall in the Dolomites in South Tyrol 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 … read more