Judging by our news feed, the most important topic for us is exotic trips abroad. This is a really important area in the work of the Outdoor Ukraine travel club and yet, according to statistics, most of our tourists go with us on “home” hikes in Ukraine.
It is in simple hikes around Ukraine that you can gain experience, which is so necessary for subsequent trips to distant countries. And don’t think that if the height of the Carpathians is only 2000 meters, then these mountains are not real. Once you go on a winter hike in the Carpathians, you will understand both summer Norway and the Caucasus much more clearly. Even a summer hiking trip in Ukraine can enrich you with invaluable experience.
You may think that I am writing banal, obvious things. However, more and more often I come across tourists who choose Elbrus or even Everest as a place for their first hike in their lives. It's brave, but wrong. Loads should increase gradually. After all, no amount of physical training or money can replace experience. You can buy yourself the best equipment in the world, but you can only learn how to use it effectively “in the field.”
So take care of yourself, start with simple routes and I am sure, sooner or later, we will meet in the Himalayas :)
Calendar of hikes in Ukraine
In summer, hikes in the Carpathians start every Sunday. Below is a calendar of upcoming tours. A link to the full schedule is in the menu.
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