Skialpinism and climbing at the end of 2010 at Tery hut in Slovakian High Tatras

Our combined (ski & climbing) group spent perfect days at Téryho chata (2015 m) in Malá Studená dolina in December 26–30, 2010. The skialpinism and snowboard part of the group consisted of nine people. The weather was quite nice, there were temperatures during the day from –14 to –18 C. The only exception was the last day, when the temperature reached –7 C. There were clear skies except two days.

Powder snow on Sunday December 19 - Knehyne, Certuv Mlyn and near Radegast

Last Sunday before Christmas, December 19th we have been motivated by the celebration of Vseta's birthday to to for other skiing day. Thus, we went in the area of Radhost's massive. Vseta was very optimistic about powder snow and that's why we got up early in the morning. And we did not regret.

Forest skiing in almost eggs snow

A group of Slovak's skial­pinists from non-competitor section (known world-widely with code Kuchyňovci) got nice snow powder condition in this season. This group started from Trlenska dolina, where they arrived by SUV car.

Celebration of Vseta's birthday with night skiing on Saturday and snow skiing on Sunday

On the weekend 11th to 12 December 2010 Všeta arranged celebration of his almost anniversary birthday (note, Všeta will be only 25 next year, not 30 years old). As stated in an invitation to his celebration, this year it was just draft version, next year will be full party. The celebration was held at Certik's hut at an altitude of about 830 meters above sea level above the valley Tisňavy at the end of Velké Karlovice.

Short skiing in ski paradise in Obergurgl and Sölden at the beginning of December 2010

There was a short time available on the first Saturday in December, thus my Canadian colleague and I could visit Ötztal Alps for short skiing in Obergurgl or Sölden. Weather was excellent and snow conditions perfect.

Ski touring to Chalet La Forcla (2874 m) from Arolla, 13. 12. 2009

Arolla, the first skitour of the season 2009/2010. We were strongly hesitating whether to try or not, because the Meteoswiss promised us clouds, snow precipitations, strong wind and temperatures below –10°C at 2000m. Haha, they were wrong, again! Besides the temperature which was really low, Arolla welcomed us with bright sunshine and perfect powder snow.

Support of hut Chata pod Rysmi in High Tatras

Viktor Beránek announced at site Chaty pod Rysmi (2250 m) possibility for financial funding to finish rebuilding of hut Chata pod Rysmi. He presented it with his excellent style, so I immediately sent him 100 EUR on his account.

A lot of skiers at volcano Kozelskij (2189 m) at Kamchatka, Oct 17, 2010

Ivan Starichkov organized a big group of skiers and snowboarders to reach volcano Kozelskij (2189 m) in October, 17, 2010. We met near shopping centre „Planet“ at 8.00 a.m., where gruzovik loaded us.

XXI. Pelikan seminar was full of interesting lectures, October 16, 2010

XXI. Pelikánův seminář Společnosti Horské medicíny s podtitulem „Aktuální problémy horské medicíny“ was organized in pension Hájenka near the Seč dam from Oct 15 to Oct 17, 2010. As I was in Germany on Friday, I could not see presentation „Doctors of Mountaineering Association and mountain medicine“ that started at 8 p.m.

Experience with dehydrated food Travellunch

Surely you've already met with dehydrated food. At least the soup in a bag Vitana. The advantages of such a diet are obvious – low weight, long life, minimal requirement of store, quick preparation.

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