In the fourth instalment of the podcast of the National Association of Mountain Guides of the Slovak Republic, we invite you to the Velická Valley—one of the most beautiful starting points in the High Tatras beneath Gerlachovský štít. This time, we discuss how to prepare for demanding mountain hikes, how mountain guides assess clients’ readiness,…

In the third installment of the National Association of Mountain Guides of the Slovak Republic podcast, we invite you directly to the heart of the High Tatras – to Vila Alica in Starý Smokovec, where the Mountain Guides’ Association is based. This time we discuss the tradition, history, and significance of the Mountain Guides’ Festival,…

The High Tatras Mountain Guides Association cordially invites all mountain lovers, enthusiasts of Tatran traditions, and mountain guiding to the Mountain Guides’ Festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Starý Smokovec . The event is an annual celebration of mountain guiding in the High Tatras, a gathering of mountain guides, their…