
Halny in the Tatras: when the wind changes your plans
Halny in the Tatras can close trails and take the confidence out of a step. See how to recognise the danger, change the plan, and stay off the risky ground on a ridge and in the valleys.
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Halny in the Tatras can close trails and take the confidence out of a step. See how to recognise the danger, change the plan, and stay off the risky ground on a ridge and in the valleys.

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