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July 19th 2023
Published: July 21st 2023
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My final objective in the Tatras was to cross a pair of high saddles (Priečne Sedlo and Prielom) located either side of the mountain refuge of Zbojnicka Chata, where I had managed to secure a bed for the Monday night. Given that both saddles sit over 2200m high at the top of steep climbs featuring the use of extended sections of fixed chains, I had wisely decided not to attempt the route with my ... Read Full Entry



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Tall OrderTall Order
Tall Order

One of the 'couriers' who still resupply Teryho Chata the old-fashioned way
Forging AheadForging Ahead
Forging Ahead

Trying not to lose sight of my only companions on the climb over Priečne Sedlo
At least the clouds haven't descended yet...At least the clouds haven't descended yet...
At least the clouds haven't descended yet...

Looking back down-valley from the climb to Prielom on day two
Wishful ThinkingWishful Thinking
Wishful Thinking

Same view a few minutes later
In the SaddleIn the Saddle
In the Saddle

Straddling the divide atop Prielom (2288m)
Decisions, Decisions...Decisions, Decisions...
Decisions, Decisions...

Pondering whether to take the steel rungs or the fixed chains down from Prielom
Safely Down from the Lofty HeightsSafely Down from the Lofty Heights
Safely Down from the Lofty Heights

Zamrznuté Pleso from above
And straight back up againAnd straight back up again
And straight back up again

The trail to Poľský Hreben (Polish Ridge)
The Way UpThe Way Up
The Way Up

View north from Poľský Hreben
The Way DownThe Way Down
The Way Down

View south from Poľský Hreben
Greener PasturesGreener Pastures
Greener Pastures

The flower-bedecked meadow of Kvetnica
Sight for Sore EyesSight for Sore Eyes
Sight for Sore Eyes

Looking down over Velické Pleso and the Horsky Hotel Sliezsky Dom



28th July 2023

Slovakia
Sounds like some amazing hiking with unpredictable weather. Although it sounds like a tough hike. Great photos.

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