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The increasing popularity of hiking in the West Carpathian Mountains has led to a concerning rise in accidents, including fatalities. Many people are drawn to hiking due to its accessibility and the numerous physical and mental benefits it offers, such as improved fitness, better sleep, and stress reduction. However, this accessibility can lead to an underestimation of the potential dangers involved.
The good news is that most of these accidents can be avoided. Hike Smart is a Sport Cooperation Partnership Project co-funded by the European Union. It seeks to address this issue by promoting safety in hiking activities throughout the West Carpathian Mountains. This project aims to improve the knowledge and expertise of staff members from partner organisations and to develop a series of educational videos that contribute to hiking safety.
Activities
One of the project’s key components was an international training program in Slovakia that brought together 20 participants (5 from each partner organization) for a four-day intensive learning experience. This training focused on facilitating the exchange of best practices among participants, enhancing their skills in organizing safe hiking activities in diverse terrains, equipping them with the knowledge to handle emergency situations effectively while on a hike, and strengthening the capacity of partner organizations to promote hiking safety.
The project will also involve local activities to promote safety in hiking in Czechia, Hungary, Slovakia and Portugal. These will involve a combination of safety workshops, hike activities, and evaluation and feedback sessions, aiming to engage 35-55 participants in each location.
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Below you can see some of the best moments of our project so far.
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