As seems to be our luck on these outings, when we arrived at the cable car it was in bits- closed for major repairs, so we had to do it the hard way. The routes in the Tatra National Park are all accessed via gates where there is a small charge which helps to pay for conservation etc. All serious climbers must be accompanied by a guide, so I guess this area might not appeal to many of our club's climbers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anyway we walked up to the hut at Kondratowa then headed for Geiwont at 1895m. We had made it to 1700m when black clouds gathered and thunder began to echo around the mountains, so a tactical retreat was called for, and a return to our hotel where a swim, jacuzzi and sauna were waiting, not to mention a number of excellent Polish beers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a good place for walkers and those who enjoy the great outdoors & we had a brilliant holiday.

 

Jean Harrison

Brian going up

Jean at Kondratow hut, Tatra mountains