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10 Blister-Busting Tips
Make sure your boots fit properly and are broken in. Hiking shoes should be around one size bigger than what you normally wear. Treat leather boots with saddle soap, mink oil, or a compound recommended by the manufacturer. Wear sock liners (do not use cotton; instead, use a wicking fabric like polypropylene or Thermax that moves the moisture away from your skin) and heavy, well-cushioned wool socks. It is best to buy a brand made especially for hiking. If you have a habitual blister spot (the back of the heels is a common ...Read more
Hiking Footwear
Choosing suitable footwear involves matching your needs to one of the many different styles available. Hiking footwear ranges from lightweight trekking sandals to fully fledged mountaineering boots. There are two factors that determine the type of boot you select. The first concerns your personal requirements. These include the shape of your feet and how much support they need. You also need to consider how far you are traveling and the terrain. Keep the weight of your boots as light as possible because unnecessary weight on your ...Read more
The Ukrainian Carpathians
The Carpathian Mountain System lies in the centre of Europe. The length of the Carpathian arch is 1500 km and it stretches across the territory of Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Slovak Republic, Czech Republic and Hungary up to Serbia and Montenegro. The arch consists of three main parts: Western, Eastern, and Southern Carpathians. The highest summit of the Carpathians – the Gerlakhovski Shtit (2655 m.a.s.l.) – is in Tatras, on the territory of Slovak Republic. The Ukrainian Carpathians lie in the northwestern part ...Read more
10 Tips for successful Outdoor travelling
Hiking into the wilderness with a pack on your back is an empowering experience. 10 tips for successful outdoor travelling provide information about how to get ready for adventure trip. We hope these recommendations will be very useful, especially for beginners. 1. Get ready physically and mentally for your trip! Know your body’s abilities and physical limitations; choose an appropriate hike. 2. Choose the right partner for a big trip! The one of your age, similar physical capabilities, the person, you ...Read more
Packing for your outdoor trip
Deciding what type of outdoor gear you need can be a hard task to take up. The most important rule is to take on your trip only essential items, which are truly necessary. You can travel more quickly and cover greater distances with a lightweight backpack. Of course, the equipment you need to carry will vary according to the type of outdoor trip, you planned (hiking, rafting, combitour). Here is a sample-packing list to help you remember what things you might bring with you on your adventure. Required Gear check list: Backpack Tent Sleeping ...Read more
Preparing for outdoor trip
Hiking on uneven ground or climbing and descending long inclines is more physically demanding, than walking on pavement, especially while wearing hiking clothing and boots, and carrying a backpack. To prepare adequately, you need to try out your gear and get your body in shape. Some useful tips for those of you who are getting ready for the first hiking experience: Conditioning your body for hiking. Get ready physically and mentally for your trip! Know your body’s abilities and physical limitations; choose an appropriate ...Read more