https://altavianature.com/en/ Practical mountain guides for beginners and experienced hikers. en © Altavia Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://altavianature.com/brand/logo-512.pnghttps://altavianature.com/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/what-to-do-if-you-meet-a-wolf/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/what-to-do-if-you-meet-a-wolf/ Seeing a wild wolf is a rare privilege. Wolves avoid people, but it is worth knowing how to behave: stay calm, do not run away and never try to get closer. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Guides https://altavianature.com/en/guides/what-to-do-if-you-meet-a-bear/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/what-to-do-if-you-meet-a-bear/ Most bear encounters end with the animal walking away. But knowing what to do —and what not to do— makes all the difference. We explain it for the European brown bear and for North American species. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT Guides https://altavianature.com/en/guides/navigate-without-gps/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/navigate-without-gps/ Your phone runs out of battery, the signal disappears or the GPS goes haywire in a deep valley. These are the navigation techniques that really work when technology fails. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT Guides https://altavianature.com/en/guides/how-to-layer-clothing-for-hiking/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/how-to-layer-clothing-for-hiking/ It is not about wearing lots of clothes, but the right clothes, and knowing when to take them off or put them on. This is how the layering system used by mountaineers all over the world works. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT Guides https://altavianature.com/en/guides/your-first-mountain-hike/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/your-first-mountain-hike/ Choosing a route that suits you, estimating times properly, checking the forecast and knowing when to turn back. Everything you need so your first mountain outing is the start of something, not a bad memory. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT Guides https://altavianature.com/en/guides/what-to-pack-for-a-night-in-the-mountains/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/what-to-pack-for-a-night-in-the-mountains/ Sleeping in the mountains completely changes the experience of a route. We tell you which gear is essential, what you can leave at home and how to pack it so your backpack weighs no more than it needs to. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT Guides https://altavianature.com/en/guides/mountain-storm-warning-signs/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/mountain-storm-warning-signs/ Summer storms in the mountains form quickly, but they give warning. We show you how to read the clouds, calculate the distance of lightning and get to the least exposed spot if it reaches you. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT Guides https://altavianature.com/en/guides/caught-in-a-wildfire-while-hiking/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/caught-in-a-wildfire-while-hiking/ A wildfire can move faster than you can walk, especially uphill. Reading the wind and the terrain, raising the alarm early and choosing the right escape route can save lives. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT Guides https://altavianature.com/en/guides/what-to-do-if-you-get-lost-in-the-mountains/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/what-to-do-if-you-get-lost-in-the-mountains/ Getting lost is not an emergency; what you do in the next few minutes can turn it into one. Stop, think, observe and plan. And do not be afraid to ask for help in time. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT Guides https://altavianature.com/en/guides/how-much-water-to-carry-hiking/ https://altavianature.com/en/guides/how-much-water-to-carry-hiking/ Running out of water ruins a hike; carrying twice what you need does too. Here is a practical guideline, how to adjust it to your situation and when you can trust natural water sources. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT Guides