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SCARPA MOJITO MESCALITO 0

Hiking

Scarpa Mojito and Mescalito Review: Style and Performance Blend

This post may contain affiliate links. Meaning, I get a commission if you purchase through my links, at no cost to you. I decided to write this post because both Scarpa Mojito and Scarpa Mescalito Planet are my favorite outdoor shoes. Although they look pretty similar at first glance, they are far from being alike when it comes to everyday use. Scarpa Mojito: The Versatile Urban Companion I used Mojito’s for many years as my only shoe for the city and for easy hikes. Thanks to their extended lacing system, they feel like a second skin on your foot. It’s...

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Destinations / Hiking

Hiking in Austria: Exploring Gratlspitz’s Majesty via Holzalm Path

Today, I wish to share with you the tale of a journey to one of the most splendid summits nestled within the valleys of Wildschönau and Alpbach – the Gratlspitz. Its twin-peaked crown beckons with an enchanting allure. To reach the Gratlspitz summit, there are several routes, stemming from Alpbach or Wildschönau. Today, I shall recount the path that commences from the village of Thierbach, nestled in the Charming Wildschönau valley. Thierbach itself merits an account. Resting at an elevation of 1153 meters, it stands as Tyrol’s loftiest inhabited settlement. Amidst resplendent peaks and expansive alpine meadows, it imparts a...

Hiking for older people 0

Hiking / Hiking Fitness

Hiking in Your Golden Years: The Benefits & How to Get Started

As I climbed over the milestone of 60 years old, I find myself reflecting on the activities that have kept me healthy and active throughout my life. One of the pursuits that has brought me tremendous satisfaction and numerous physical and mental benefits is hiking. But my love for movement and the great outdoors extends beyond just hiking. I also discovered my passion for skiing almost 40 years ago when I was in my twenties, and I have been hooked ever since. Back then, I was working a corporate job, which left me with limited time to pursue my hobbies....

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Hiking

Hiking Snacks: What Shepherds Can Teach Us About Mountain Food

Climbing mountains and living in the mountains have been a part of human life for centuries. While some people climb mountains for the challenge, the view, or the bragging rights, there are others who live in the mountains and consider it their habitat.  Among them are shepherds, who spend months in the mountains with their flocks, walking long distances every day and overcoming challenging terrain. I have had the opportunity to observe the life of shepherds in several countries, including Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland. Despite the differences in geography and culture, I have noticed that the life of shepherds in the...

Planning 0

Hiking

How to set goals if you are not a planning geek

I am not a planning geek, but I still need to move with my plans and set goals.I’ve been noticing some kind of springtime relapse in the writers of posts about the importance of goal-setting lately.The number of posts in my social feed grew with the rise of the temperature outside.All these posts are about the same: to be successful you should set goals and follow them.5-year plan, 3-year plan, 1-year plan, quarter plan, and finally day plan, if not an hour plan. I just wonder how many such superhumans you know, who can plan years ahead and stick to...