Lifehackson a hike

Mountaineering, like any other activity in the mountains, depends on the weather. Often the weather forecast is a determining factor when deciding on a route and directly affects the safety of travel in the mountains. Official weather forecasts very often...

It is unlikely that there are people left today who have never seen a trekking pole and perceive a person with it as an old man in poor health or a shepherd who has lost his flock. Who is a...

Today, getting high-quality and functional equipment for a hike is no longer a problem. Everything you need can be found in a couple of clicks or ordered from abroad. The most pressing issue now is price and weight. But if...

I decided to write about the main services for viewing weather in the mountains. In my expeditions and ascents I use three services. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. I won’t presume to talk about the accuracy of these...

1. Choose a sleeping bag that fits you properly, not one “to grow into.” If the bag is too large, you’ll spend more time and energy heating the extra air inside. If it’s too short or tight, it will insulate...

Our team planned and completed a 4th category mountain hike in the North Caucasus, and we approached the preparation for it very meticulously. Since it was necessary to reduce the weight of personal equipment to a minimum, we thought more...