Longing for some snowy landscapes I decided to visit the slovakian mountains. I opted for the Low Tatras because of the weather conditions. I aimed the Dumbier peak as a maximum target. I drove until the Trangoska holiday resort at about 1130 meters high. From here I set off towards the Stefanika rest-house. I worried about the lack of snowshoes but eventually it's not needed as the 20-30 cm snow is well trod on the path that rises moderately first, but later is steeper. I can reach the rest-house at 1726 m without much difficulty. The wind blows thick clouds from the valley, so I can't enjoy the scene long, instead I go into the house and have a delicious goulash. Strenghening this way I start towards the Dumbier. The wind gets strong and the sky towards north-east clears up suddenly, so the High Tatras become visible as well:
High Tatras
High Tatras
High Tatras
High Tatras
In the other direction a cloud quilt has formed:
While photographing the time runs, so I give up the "peak attack" and turn back for I don't want to get home too late.
The valley is still full of clouds ...:
... but the clouds are gathering here as well:
I get back quite quickly, so I don't even need to use the headlight.
