NIECH TO SZLAK! CHRONICLE OF DEATH IN THE MOUNTAINS - BARTŁOMIEJ KURAŚ

Discover the chilling stories that happened in the Tatra Mountains. Bartłomiej Kuraś takes us on a journey through the most tragic accidents and mysterious disappearances in the Polish mountains. This book is not only a chronicle of death, but also a story about passion, love and respect for the mountains, which can be both beautiful and dangerous.

• The first mass case of lightning strike in the history of Tatra tourism
• Murders on the trail and mysterious disappearances
• Avalanche victims and heroic TOPR rescuers
• Cavers who are forever trapped in the Tatra caves
• TOPR statistics indicate an increase in the number of accidents
• The Orla Perć area is one of the most dangerous places in the Tatra Mountains

Bartłomiej Kuraś, journalist and reporter of Gazeta Wyborcza, has been writing about mountains for years, especially about the Tatra Mountains and Podhale. His book is a fascinating read for all mountain lovers, as well as for those who are just starting their adventure with the Tatra Mountains. The author tells the story of the Tatra Mountains from the perspective of the most famous accidents and mysterious disappearances, showing both the beauty and danger of these mountains.

The Tatra National Park is visited by over 3 million tourists every year, and the number of accidents involving them is still growing. TOPR statistics show that in the Orla Perć area alone, where queues form in front of the trail in summer, 12 percent of all fatal accidents in the Tatra Mountains occur. This is almost twice as much as on Giewont and almost three times as much as on Rysy. For over a century, TOPR rescuers have been taking care of the safety of tourists in the mountains, risking their own lives. They occupy a special place in Kuraś's book.

The author describes the difficulty of their work, among others, with the words of Andrzej Maciata from the Tatra Volunteer Rescue Service: People, have mercy, give us a chance to save you!!! (...) the helicopter does not fly in fog and at night; rescuers are not supermen who teleport next to you at the moment of notification. Adam Marasek, former deputy head of TOPR, recommends the book to those who are starting their adventure with the mountains, so that they first read it, acquire some mountain knowledge, and only then set off on the Tatra trails.

The book Niech to szlak! is a must-have for every Tatra fan. It contains many interesting facts and allows you to better understand the specificity of the mountain world. With this book, you will gain mountain knowledge and better prepare for hiking in the Tatra Mountains. It is also an excellent gift for everyone who loves mountains and is interested in their history. Reach for this book and get to know the Tatra Mountains from a completely different side!