Outdoors and sport reporter · Poprad
Matej Hudec
Matej is a qualified mountain guide who reports from the Tatras and follows Slovak athletes through the winter season. Write to newsroom@slovakindigo.com.
Stories
- 09Vlhová back in the World Cup after 1,008 days, finishing 23rd in Sölden
The Olympic champion was 11th after the first run of the season-opening giant slalom but lost ground as snow and poor light set in.
Sport · Sölden, Austria · 15:10 - 08One week left for Rysy and the Tatra saddles before the winter closure
From 1 November to 31 May, high-mountain trails in Tatra National Park close whatever the weather. Paths to the mountain huts stay open, with one exception.
Outdoors · High Tatras · 11:00 - 07Tatra resorts test their snow cannons while lifts take their autumn break
Tatranská Lomnica and Štrbské Pleso ran final checks this week. The Hrebienok funicular is due back on 5 November after a six-yearly overhaul in Switzerland.
Outdoors · High Tatras · 16:20