First visit in Zakopane
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2026-08-30Trial by fire. How do you take a friend into the Tatras without ruining your friendship?
You are in iron shape and want to show your friend or partner the beauty of the Tatras? Before you drag them onto Orla Perć in trainers, read how to plan the trip so they do not come home in tears.
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2026-08-2015 tabs open in your browser? How to plan a Tatras trip without losing your mind
You look up a trail, then a hotel, then tickets for the thermal baths... and suddenly you have 20 tabs open. See how from today you can do it all in one place, over your morning coffee.
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2026-08-02Sun in Zakopane, a storm on Kasprowy. Why do the mountains lie about the weather?
You check an app: sunshine and 25°C. You reach the top and suddenly you are running from lightning. Learn how to read weather forecasts in the Tatras and why the “before noon” rule can save your life.
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2026-07-28Crampons or microspikes? How to prepare your gear for a winter trip in the Tatras
Planning a winter walk to Kościeliska Valley or heading up to Grzes? See what gear you need so your hike doesn’t turn into a slide on your own back.
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2026-07-27Heat at the bottom, a fridge at the summit. How should you dress for the Tatras so you do not ruin the trip?
A sunny morning in Zakopane is the worst advisor when you are packing your backpack. See how the layering system works and why one clothing mistake can turn a summit hike into a nightmare.
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2026-07-20I betrayed the Tatras for the Pieniny. We did Sokolica and Trzy Korony in one day (with bikes!)
What to do when you are tired of the crowds under Giewont? Head to Szczawnica. Here is our plan for the perfect loop: hike up to the most famous peaks and cycle back along the Dunajec Gorge.
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