Even a frequent visitor of the High Tatras hardly ever heard about Malý Ľadový štít, a peak in the north-east of the Slovakian part of the popular mountain range.
This is somewhat surprising, given that Malý Ľadový štít is 2602 meters AMSL high (i.e. Above Mean Sea Level; every height stated below is AMSL), what makes it the eighth highest peak in the vast Carpathian Mountains, … read more
Socializing, making friends and finding great comradery was and of course still is for me the most enjoyable aspect of any several-day outdoor adventure in a high altitude mountain area.
One such small adventure that offers just that is hiking across the Low Tatras main ridge in Slovakia, even in fine weather a challenging mountain tour that usually takes up five days.
Hiking tour from Chata pri Zelenom Plese (1551 meters AMSL) to Jahňací štít (2229 meters AMSL), the easternmost peak of the High Tatras mountain range.
In the proximity of the peak orientation is a bit tricky, so pay attention to the yellow marks along the trail.
With some snow on the trail, the ascent can in parts be technical, otherwise climbing up the … read more
