Trail Journal

Expert hiking guides, minimalist trekking tips, and hidden gems across the Balkans. Your ultimate resource for mountain adventures.

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Read the Sky: Be Your Own Weatherman in Minutes
weather October 5, 2025

Read the Sky: Be Your Own Weatherman in Minutes

Visual forecasting for hikers: fast sky scans, cloud timelines, and storm safety cues you can trust when you are far from a signal.

20 Days, Two Groups, Countless Lessons: Peaks of the Balkans Tips That Matter
peaksofthebalkans September 17, 2025

20 Days, Two Groups, Countless Lessons: Peaks of the Balkans Tips That Matter

Guiding two large groups for 20 days on the Peaks of the Balkans taught me more than just route details—it showed me the hidden challenges of mixed groups, from heavy packs to sleepless nights and hygiene struggles.

Simple Limestone Climbing in Prizren: One Rock, Two Routes
rock-climbing August 31, 2025

Simple Limestone Climbing in Prizren: One Rock, Two Routes

Perfect for beginners and quick climbing sessions. This easily accessible limestone rock offers two moderate routes (5c-6a) in a beautiful Prizren setting.

Rock Climbing at Prizren Castle: Where History Meets Adventure
rock-climbing August 30, 2025

Rock Climbing at Prizren Castle: Where History Meets Adventure

Experience premium limestone climbing routes from 6a to 7a+ beneath the historic Prizren Castle, just 5 minutes from the city center along the beautiful Bistrica River.

Pack Light, Trek Far: A Minimalist Multi-Day Trekking Checklist
hiking March 15, 2024

Pack Light, Trek Far: A Minimalist Multi-Day Trekking Checklist

Master the art of minimalist trekking with our comprehensive guide to packing light for multi-day adventures in the mountains.

Heart Lake: The Jewel of the Accursed Mountains
balkans February 28, 2024

Heart Lake: The Jewel of the Accursed Mountains

Discover the hidden beauty of Heart Lake, a pristine alpine destination nestled in the heart of the Accursed Mountains.

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