Discuss /out/ activities and locations in Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary.

Here are lists of national parks in each country
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Parks_of_Poland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_areas_of_the_Czech_Republic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_Slovakia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_Hungary

Could (you) manage to climb a slightly muddy hill without needing rescue?

>Social media posts often show the Highland cows and panoramic views, but rarely reflect the physical effort or preparation required to reach them.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjrz972lg84o

Hello /out/ it's me again. Maybe it is time for another abandoned mine exploration thread. I have posted these for over a decade; this will be the last one. AMA. I'll answer what I can. I hope you enjoy.

Rank US States (or regions in your country) based on natural beauty

https://tiermaker.com/create/us-states-36606

I'm going to Aconcagua in a few days. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Americas, and the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas. It's not technical by any means but it's a challenge due to its altitude or 6,967m (22,858.1 ft) and it can get really cold: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Aconcagua/forecasts/latest -30/-40c

Expedition starts on Feb 1st.

I'm going "solo", unguided, with logistical support (a few meals on Camp 0-1, a mule to carry some gear to basecamp, etc.), I have experience, and there's a lot of people on that mountain in case something happens (HACE/HAPE being my main concern really) so I won't be solo for real but I'll be minding my own business for the most part, I'll keep park rangers informed of what I'm doing, etc.

For extra safety I'm bringing an InReach (for routes, messaging/SOS stuff), and a VHF Radio (to talk to park rangers in case some shit happens during certain portions of the ascent), but the most challenging part will definitely be the summit push,which can last a long time and get really cold/disorienting due to the altitude.

I'm all loaded up on audiobooks, books, and I'll be porting my own gear up and down the mountain most of the time anyway so I'll acclimatize pretty well, plus I don't have a guide constantly telling me I'm not fast or that we're running out of time, etc. which generally tends to bring an extra level of complexity if you're not acclimatizing well and you're being pushed to higher camps.

picrel is the south face, I took that pic a few years ago I went with a friend and couldn't summit (felt like shit, had gear issues).

What challenges do you have in mind for this year?

What does your backpacking kit look like & what are your favorite pieces of gear you have that are unusual or greatly increased your quality of life on the trail? This is my basic kit alot of the gear is 10 years old or more I have recently added a camp chair & a little bidet that goes on a water bottle. My favorite piece of gear is not pictures but it is a frybake pan which is basically a lightweight dutch oven I will be using it on my trip at the end of this month to roast a chicken & make stuffing.

I want to have camping adventures like Rin chan, traveling with a tent and staying in camping places around southern germany and central europe as a whole, but I need to make a choice

Either I go the Rin route and buy a scooterlike motorbike or I buy an e-bike

On one hand with the motorbike I get to go farther away and faster and have more carrying capacity, but with the e-bike I have full access to europe's large bike trail network and can travel by train with it when necessary. Also, thanks to the engine, hilly terrain isn't a problem

Help me make a choice

>OH MY GOD ANON YOU HIKE UP MOUNTAINS? I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO THAT! CAN I COME WITH YOU
>sure you got the gear
>WAIT I HAVE TO SPEND MONEY TO NOT DIE IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPS?!?!

Every time. It's hard finding people are actually passionate about things and are willing to invest money into the equipment to do said things. Normgrels nowadays want to go hiking on their nike sneakers and pijamas.

/out/ with dog