The multi-faceted Zelene Pleso hike offers a big day in the High Tatras mountains of Slovakia. It starts with a gondola ride, followed by a hike up Velka Svištovka peak – or at least to the saddle if the clouds move in – and then a seriously steep descent where you’ll have to use chains …
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Golden in fall is quiet, understated, and beautiful. With a hint of winter in the air there’s no jostling with crowds, reservations are easy to get, and the town is bedecked in a tapestry of orange and yellow – with perhaps a dusting of snow on the mountain peaks. It’s the perfect time for a …
When I started out on the Diana Lake hike, I had larches (and grizzly bears) on my mind. I’d seen photos, so I knew the area would be magnificent in larch season – but I was a nervous as I’d heard the forest service access road could be rough. The big surprise – the road …
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The pretty Kaslo River Trail is a favourite of both locals and visitors alike. It’s a fun trail to hike with lots of variety despite its short length. It’s easy to access on foot from downtown Kaslo. There are two small parking lots, close to the covered bridges at either end of the trail. Hike …
I’ve been lucky to stand on a few of the world’s high points including Kilimanjaro, Kosciuszko, and Snowdon – a rare privilege and one I don’t take for granted. While in the High Tatras Mountains of Slovakia there was an opportunity to spend a day hiking Rysy – the highest mountain peak in Poland. Access …
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