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The most difficult of Polish Tatras is the lap of the red trail from Swinica to Krzyzne.
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The most difficult of Polish Tatras is the lap of the red trail from Swinica to Krzyzne.
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Mr. Hudak, 27 years old, is one of around 30 sherpa-mountaineers who make their living carrying supplies such as food, drinks and gas tanks on their backs to remote cabins high in eastern Slovakia's High Tatras, a mountain range that straddles the Slovak-Polish border and rises to more than 2,500 meters 8,700 feet.
Europe's Last Sherpas Race to the Mountaintop Leos Rousek 2011
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Whereas cabins high in the Alps and other European mountain ranges have long since gone high-tech and receive their supplies by helicopter or via cargo cables, in Slovakia's High Tatras, helicopters are prohibitively expensive and the cabins—used year-round by hikers, climbers and off-piste skiers—aren't connected to the power grid.
Europe's Last Sherpas Race to the Mountaintop Leos Rousek 2011
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Historical monuments, in addition to the Spis castle offering spectacular views of the High Tatras peaks, include a Unesco-protected town of Levoca, 7½ miles from this town, and its 20-yard gothic carved-wood church altar, one of the world's highest.
Small Slovak Town Is Belle of the Ball Leos Rousek 2012
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For large deliveries in fine weather, Ms. Kalincikova and her fellow High Tatras cabin owners do make use of helicopters.
Europe's Last Sherpas Race to the Mountaintop Leos Rousek 2011
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"This isn't a matter for playing political games," said Mr. Fico, a former Slovak prime minister, before meeting Smer supporters in this northern Slovak town in the foothills of the High Tatras range.
Former Leader Calls on Slovakia to Back EU Stability Pact Leos Rousek 2011
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Besides carrying supplies up and waste down the mountain, the High Tatras sherpas also have to be able to pitch in with the household chores at their respective cabins.
Europe's Last Sherpas Race to the Mountaintop Leos Rousek 2011
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What is the best way to trek the Tatras without a guide?
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This race complements the well-established High Tatras Sherpa Rally, which has been held at different locations every fall since 1984.
Europe's Last Sherpas Race to the Mountaintop Leos Rousek 2011
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