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.
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 Working with a map is therefore an outdated hobby for woodsmen, and there is no practical use for it nowadays...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...
In the first part of our Step by Step series, dedicated to trekking advice, I introduced you to a list of things that might come in handy in the field. Now it is time to take a closer look at choosing a backpack. A backpack is your companion on every journey, accompanying you from the first step to the finish line. It is just as important as your shoes, as any discomfort can turn your trip into unnecessary agony. A sore back and sh...
An expedition into nature is an opportunity to relax, have extraordinary experiences with friends, connect with the landscape, overcome yourself, practice self-discovery, reflect, or conversely, immerse yourself in the present. Whatever your reason, you will likely be looking for a way to experience the journey in the greatest possible comfort and without complications. This means having everything you need with you, including enough food...
Are you heading to London for a few days on your own? In addition to the classic sights, visit interesting places that will please the eye and stir the senses! We have a few tips for you on what to see and where to go for discovery during a 72-hour trip. Hard Rock Cafe Is the world of rock or rock'n'roll no stranger to you? Then you shouldn't miss the famous Hard Rock Cafe bar, which is home to a valuable collection of items. ...
In mid-May, we headed together to the Junglepark rope center in Brno. It was our second visit, but since I couldn't make it the first time, I was really looking forward to it. And it was worth it! We met at two o'clock near the Brno Exhibition Centre. I arrived by bike and almost on time; the others were already waiting, impatient to see where I was. Late arrivals are just my specialty. But since this time I was only about three minutes late...
