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2026-10-22Avalanches in the Tatras: the rules that save lives
Avalanches in the Tatras do not forgive a rush. Check the bulletin, the weather, the ground and the decisions that help you get back safely from a ski tour or a hike.
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2026-10-19How to plan a trip up Rysy without stupid mistakes
How to plan a trip up Rysy: the route, the weather, the kit, the fitness and the decisions that let you enjoy the summit without needless risk in the Polish Tatras.
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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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2026-10-14Can children go up Kasprowy Wierch?
Can children go up Kasprowy Wierch? We look at the cable car, the trails, the weather and the rules, so a family trip does not end in stress in the Tatras in winter.
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2026-10-12Scenic trails around Kasprowy Wierch
Scenic trails around Kasprowy Wierch, from Goryczkowa to the ridges. Check the cable car, the weather, the difficulty, and a sensible plan B for a day in the Tatras.
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2026-10-11How to read a Tatra tourist map without getting lost
How to read a Tatra tourist map: trail colours, contour lines, walking times, and the traps that help you avoid a bad decision before you leave the valley.
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2026-10-10Mountain apps: reviews before you set off into the Tatras
Mountain apps: reviews of maps, weather and rescue. What is actually worth having on your phone before a Tatra trail. Practical, and without the illusions.
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2026-10-08Is Wołowiec hard? A look at the route to the summit
Is Wołowiec hard? See how much effort the climb takes, where the route wears you out, when to turn back, and how to plan the day with some sense.
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2026-10-07Bears in Zakopane - what to do if you meet one
Bears in Zakopane: where you might meet one, how not to provoke the animal, and what to do on the trail if a bear stands in your way. Without the panic.
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2026-10-05Do you need insurance in Slovakia? Mountain rescue guide
Find out whether you need insurance in Slovakia. The EHIC covers basic healthcare, but will not cover HZS mountain rescue or helicopter costs after an accident.
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2026-10-04Chains in the Tatras for beginners, without panic
Chains in the Tatras for beginners: how to judge a route, get through a hard section, and know when to turn back safely in bad weather and a crowd.
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2026-10-03How long a mountain trail takes, without guesswork
The time on a trail sign is not a verdict. See what stretches it in the Tatras, and how to plan a route with a safe margin so summer stays calm.
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2026-10-02When are trails closed in the Tatras? The dates
Check when trails close in the Tatras, which routes the limits cover, and how to plan a day so you do not hit a closed valley in season.
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2026-09-28A storm in the Tatras - what to do on the trail?
A storm in the Tatras - what to do on the trail? Check when to turn back, where to seek shelter and how to reduce the risk of a lightning strike in the mountains without panic.
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2026-09-22Orla Perć - is it hard for a hiker?
Is Orla Perć hard? Learn about the exposure, chains, real effort and the conditions when it is wiser to pick another Tatra trail without forcing it.
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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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2026-09-17Czerwone Wierchy - difficulty and the real risk
Czerwone Wierchy difficulty: check who this trail is for, how much fitness it takes, where the exposure is, and when it is wise to turn back before a summer storm.
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2026-09-14Tatra weather - how to read the forecast before you go
Tatra weather can turn a good plan into a wet retreat. Learn how to read forecasts, spot a storm coming, and match your route to the conditions in the Tatras.
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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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2026-08-02Sun 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
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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2026-05-24Did 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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2026-05-10Why Do Traffic Jams Form in the Tatras? The Anatomy of a Mountain Crowd
Spending two hours in a queue for a chain is normal in the Tatras in summer. Where do mountain traffic jams come from, where are they guaranteed, and what can you do to avoid spending your holiday in a human snake?
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2026-05-03Solo in the Tatras: Madness, courage, or the best decision you'll ever make?
Friends cancelled the trip and you've got a free weekend? Here's why heading into the hills alone isn't a death sentence, how to do it with your brain switched on, and where to start so you're not gambling with luck.
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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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2026-04-12What should you really fear in the Tatras? (It is not bears)
Worried that a bear will eat you on the trail or that you will fall into a ravine? We check the GOPR/TOPR statistics. The real killers in the mountains look completely different.
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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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2026-01-04The 7 deadly sins of tourists in the Tatra Mountains (and how to avoid them)
Setting off at 11:00? Jeans? Music blaring from your speakers? Find out how to avoid embarrassing yourself (and getting into trouble) in the mountains. A short, no-nonsense guide.
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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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