Winter was something I had been missing for years. Not the calendar version - but the real one. Deep snow, biting frost, and that quiet, crystalline light that only mountains can hold. This trip to the Sudets felt less like a journey… and more like a return.

Is This for Everyone? Should every dog handler carry similar equipment? In our view, it depends on several factors: Do you know how to help your dog in case of an accident? What kind of terrain do you move through with your dog? How far are you from professional help?

Microspikes, strap-on crampons, semi-automatic crampons What should a non-expert wear in the mountains - not necessarily high ones?