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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
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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2026-07-05Mountain 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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