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2026-10-25How to choose trekking poles for the Tatras?
How to choose trekking poles for the Tatras? Check the length, the material, the lock and the tips before a valley, a pass, or a wet descent.
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2026-10-24Microspikes or crampons for the Tatras? Choose the kit with your head
Microspikes or crampons for the Tatras? Match the kit to the snow, the ice and the route. Check the fit on your boots, and the moment to turn back without hesitation.
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2026-10-17High boots or low shoes for the Tatras?
High boots or low shoes for the Tatras? See when the ankle needs support, and when a lighter shoe makes more sense on a Tatra trail.
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2026-09-26What to take to the Tatras in summer? A list without the nonsense
What to take to the Tatras in summer? Check a list for valleys and high trails: clothing, water, a map, a first-aid kit and gear for a storm and a cold snap when the weather turns.
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2026-09-25What to wear in the Tatras in summer - what to put on for the trail?
What to wear in the Tatras in summer without guessing: check layers, shoes, a jacket and a spare set that work in the valleys and high in the mountains on a hike.
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2026-09-18Hiking in the rain in the Tatras: safety
Hiking in the rain in the Tatras: safety, gear and decisions that help you get back without stupid risk, getting chilled, or wet frustration on the trail.
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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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2026-07-28Crampons or microspikes? How to prepare your gear for a winter trip in the Tatras
Microspikes for valleys, crampons and an ice axe for steep summits, merino layers and gloves. The winter gear you need for hiking in the Tatras.
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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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2026-07-05Mountain backpacks: Why your old school backpack will ruin your holiday
A gym sack on Rysy? A cube backpack from high school in the Kościeliska Valley? See why a good backpack matters as much as boots — and how to choose one without wasting money.
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2026-06-21Mountain gear: What you can save on and what’s worth paying extra for
A 2,000 zł jacket for a walk in the Kościeliska Valley? Overkill. But market boots on Świnica? That’s asking for trouble. Here’s what to cut costs on — and what to splurge on.
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2026-05-24Did Your Phone Battery Die on the Trail? How to Survive With Your Phone in the Mountains
Your phone is your map, flashlight, camera, and emergency call all in one. What happens when you see 1% battery in the middle of the Czerwone Wierchy? Here’s how to get the most out of your phone.
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2026-04-26Blisters, "power cuts," and raw skin. 5 tricks that will save your holiday
Did your boots rub your heel raw on the first kilometer? Did you suddenly lose all energy and cannot take another step? See how to handle the most common physical mishaps in the mountains without calling TOPR.
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2026-03-08The Tatra Mountains in winter: Why is your ‘easy summer trail’ now a deadly trap?
You’ve been to Giewont in the summer, so it’ll be a piece of cake in the winter? Think again. See how snow changes the game in the Tatras and when ‘ordinary’ crampons just aren’t enough.
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2026-02-15Your phone in the mountains: 5 apps you must install before you set off
Which apps to install before hiking the Tatras: an offline trail map, the Ratunek rescue app, a storm radar, a summit forecast and the TPN e-ticket.
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2025-12-28What to pack for a summer trip to the Tatra Mountains? A checklist
What should you pack in your rucksack so you don’t have to lug a ton of stuff around, but still stay warm? A tried-and-tested list of things that really come in handy (and those you can leave at home).
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