How to choose a winter jacket that will keep you warm in the city and in the mountains

How to choose a winter jacket that will keep you warm in the city and in the mountains

Generally, sports jackets are somehow easier to choose. Their function and material are in the first place. Design, which has limited possibilities in terms of functionality, doesn’t play a major role. When it comes to lifestyle winter jackets, in urban everyday life design becomes much more significant. Although you don't have to pay so much awareness to weight and compression, the jacket still needs to protect you from the hardships of cold weather and withstand harsh winter.
Stay dry, whatever the weather

Stay dry, whatever the weather

Did you know that a waterproof jacket doesn't have to serve only as a nice raincoat? That a good jacket, which protects you from rain and wind, can also breathe? And it can even be very lightweight, compact and durable? Yes, we are still talking about the same jacket. If something is a must of the essential outdoor equipment, it is undoubtedly a good waterproof jacket.
How to choose the right winter jacket for sports and outdoor activities

How to choose the right winter jacket for sports and outdoor activities

How to choose from a wide assortment of jackets so that they fully serve their purpose and make you feel comfortable during your missions? Pick the right-on warm layer is not always easy. A broad portfolio of products often makes it difficult, and one can get lost among the specifics of different jackets with various features. Each model is designed to work best in certain outdoor conditions and is suitable for certain outdoor activities.
Michal Sabovčík: Mom gave me money to buy shoes, I bought climbing gear

Michal Sabovčík: Mom gave me money to buy shoes, I bought climbing gear

I climb here and there, he says. He stood on Fitz Roy in Patagonia, Great Trango in Pakistan, and Dhaulagiri in Nepal, but he still considers the winter crossing of the ridge of the High Tatras in the alpine style to be his most valuable performance. Recently, he and his girlfriend Sisa have set out on an adventure trip from Alaska to Patagonia.
Oliver Vysloužil: Bouldering challenges you to get creative while rock climbing

Oliver Vysloužil: Bouldering challenges you to get creative while rock climbing

If you ask a rock climber what they love most about bouldering, they will tell you that it’s about freedom of movement. There are no ropes or harnesses, all you need is a good pair of climbing shoes, ground-up chalk and a crash pad. Oli Vysloužil is one of the pioneers of this climbing discipline in Slovakia.
Travelling for thousands of kilometers to go fishing adhering the philosophy “catch and release”

Travelling for thousands of kilometers to go fishing adhering the philosophy “catch and release”

Maybe you came across a stereotype that fishermen are introverts who enjoy sitting on the shore for hours looking into the water. But once you hear Michal Vavro talking about his fishing experience, you really start to feel like you should definitely try fly fishing at least once in your life.
Denisa Šulcová: Mothers are Capable of Great Things

Denisa Šulcová: Mothers are Capable of Great Things

When I was asked to share my story, I looked back on that blessed time when motherhood entered my life of a pro climber and skier. Far from what I've expected, it eventually led to the discovery of a new passion. Trail running.
The Fight for Natural Forests in Slovakia

The Fight for Natural Forests in Slovakia

Not your usual "tree hugger", Juraj Lukáč has been fighting for preserving natural forests and protection of wolves with his activist group WOLF for over 25 years.  Recently, he pointed out illegal practices in the timber industry and his campaign "Biomassacre" demands changes in legislation. 
 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc: A Dream for a Runner

Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc: A Dream for a Runner

Denisa Šulcová started training for marathons during her first pregnancy. Today, she is one of Slovakia's fastest ultra trail female runners and she claimed the 44th place in the ultimate race Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc in France. 
Sound Mind Sound Body: Why The Most Important Rules Are To Be Found Within Ourselves

Sound Mind Sound Body: Why The Most Important Rules Are To Be Found Within Ourselves

Yoga practice is about searching the balance of body and mind. Power Yoga instructor Anna Horčinová says that to find this balance we must know our limits first and learn to work with them.
Misty Mountains and the Isle of Skye

Misty Mountains and the Isle of Skye

The freedom you get when you're hiking the off-beaten track, meeting no humans for days can be exhilarating. But what happens, when things start to go wrong? 
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