Hiking Velky Javornik – The Big Maple Mountain
Hiking Velky Javornik – Contents Click on the links to jump to each section. Basic Information Elevation Profile Photo Gallery Notes on the walk Hiking Velky Javornik – Basic Information A 20 km hill walk through varied countryside. 964 m … Continue reading →
Masopust – The Czech Carnival
Masopust is one of the last Czech religious celebrations that I’ve had the chance to take part in. This year, I am honoured to be a member of the teaching staff at the PORG Grammar School in Ostrava, who presented … Continue reading →
DofE Czech Republic – Expedition Training Routes In The Beskydy Mountains
That’s right folks, D. of E. Czech Republic. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is here, hoorah! What’s more, I’m going on a course to be a trainer and assessor, double hoorah! As I will be responsible for training and leading … Continue reading →
Winter Geocaching
Winter geocaching in the valleys mainly consisted of buying a pair of gloves with special conductive fingertips that allowed me to use my phone screen without taking them off. Winter geocaching in the mountains poses other problems, such as searching … Continue reading →
Czechoslovak Border Fortifications MO-S 19 ‘Alej’
MO-S 19 ‘Alej’ is a beautifully restored example of the Czechoslovak border fortifications built in the mid to late 1930s to defend the country against Hitler’s Germany. Alej was built in 1936. ‘MO’ stands for Moravian Ostrava, ‘S’ for ‘Srub’ … Continue reading →
Karlova Studanka And The Wild Jeseniky Hiking Trail
More information about the Wild Jeseniky Hiking Trail is coming soon. If you need it urgently, please contact me with details of what you need to know. The guide package containing a map, directions, notes on the walk in PDF … Continue reading →
Pustevny And The Trail Of The Mountain Gods
The Trail Of The Mountain Gods Contents Click on the links to jump to each section. Basic Information Elevation Profile Photo Gallery Notes on the walk The Trail Of The Mountain Gods – Basic Information An 11 km hill walk … Continue reading →
The Bald Mountain Hiking Trail
The Bald Mountain Hiking Trail Contents Click on the links to jump to each section. Basic Information Elevation Profile Photo Galley Notes on the walk The Bald Mountain Trail – Basic Information 18 km, approximately 6.5 hours. 935 m height … Continue reading →
The Great Cirque Hiking Trail
The Great Cirque Hiking Trail Contents Click on the links to jump to each section. Basic Information Elevation Profile Photo Galley Notes on the walk The Great Cirque Hiking Trail – Basic Information 22 km – approximately 7 hours 857 … Continue reading →