Few volunteer activities in the Czech Republic have as long and enduring a tradition as hiking and the associated trail marking. Navigating them is not complicated; you just need to understand them and set off on your journey. Who manages the hiking trails? And what is the situation like abroad? When people talk about hiking markers, most imagine three stripes that indicate the exact direction of the route. Sometimes they peek out inconspicuously from the bushes and it takes a while to find them, other times they end up in a stove along with the tree they were painted on, but mostly they are reliable servants on the way to the summit.
Sub-zero temperatures are slowly but surely leaving us. Seasoned runners are rejoicing, and beginners who have resolved to become runners this spring might be trembling a little. Either way, a few tips on how to wake up from your winter running hibernation or how to become a runner in the first place will surely come in handy. Don't start too fast. The enthusiasm and desire to get out there, accumulated over several winter months, encourages us...
Winter months, low temperatures, and piles of snow attract enthusiastic skiers to mountain resorts. But what if you are not a passionate cross-country or downhill skier? You can still go on a winter holiday – for example, to the surroundings of the beautiful Austrian city of Salzburg. Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria, located near the border with Germany and about a four-hour drive from Prague. Stay...
We have already introduced all the essentials you will need to maintain your fitness during the winter period. In practice, however, an enviable form needs to be supported by the right diet and, most importantly, by physical activity itself. So, what basic rules should you follow? Set a goal. Before you start creating a specific plan to achieve your dream figure, it is important to clarify what you are missing or what you have in excess to reach that form...
Close your eyes and imagine the first rays of spring sun. Temperatures are rising, nature is starting to wake up, and we are gradually shedding layers of warm clothing. It would be idyllic, if not for the recurring annual panic attack that our body, after a long winter, is far from the shape we would love to show off in a swimsuit. With a little discipline, however, you can master it this time. Maintaining your fitness...
Nowadays, most of us have a smartphone with us at all times. If you get lost somewhere, it's no problem: just a few clicks, turn on data, and load a map. You don't even need the internet if you download offline maps in advance. GPS navigation will then immediately show you where you are with relatively high accuracy. Working with a map is therefore an outdated hobby for woodsmen, and there is no practical use for it nowadays...
While a person can survive for weeks without food, we can barely last a few days without water. Both are essential on a trek to maintain good performance and well-being. That is why we dedicated the previous part of our Step by Step series to nutrition on hikes, and this time we will look at fluid intake: How much water should you take with you? What should you carry it in? And how to ensure its purity? How much water will I need on the trail? Various...
Food is the foundation of every journey. It is the fuel that drives our engine forward. Without it, we will not have enough energy for further steps, climbs, or camping, and our body will not regenerate. That is why the fifth part of the Step by Step series is dedicated to nutrition. At the beginning, we will look at some theory, and then we will introduce several practical tips on how to approach food on hikes. From calculating the need...
The topic of the previous part of the Step by Step series was preparing, planning, and packing trekking gear. Good equipment is half the battle. Gear is a "tool" that can increase your comfort on the trek, save energy, or help you overcome potential obstacles. However, preparedness is not just about what you carry with you. It is especially about the state in which you set out on the trek. Uncomfortable, falling apart...
In the previous two parts of our Step by Step series, we looked at the list of essential gear for a comfortable trek and went through choosing the right backpack. Now you have a certain idea of what to take with you and what to pack it all into. In this part, we will show you how to prepare, organize, and pack your gear into your backpack. Like your own shoes... Just as I started our series by mentioning the obvious...
