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Read the Sky: Be Your Own Weatherman in Minutes

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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.

Team Shtegtimi October 5, 2025 6 min read

#weather #safety #field-skills #balkans

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

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Team Shtegtimi 4 min read

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.

#peaksofthebalkans #guiding #practical-tips #trekking

September 17, 2025 Read article

Simple Limestone Climbing in Prizren: One Rock, Two Routes

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Team Shtegtimi 1 min read

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 #prizren #beginner

August 31, 2025 Read article

Rock Climbing at Prizren Castle: Where History Meets Adventure

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Team Shtegtimi 3 min read

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.

#rock-climbing #prizren

August 30, 2025 Read article