Alps

Polish trekker becomes first woman in the world to walk across all of Europe’s mountains in a single trip

Starting in Bulgaria in the Spring of 2022, Anna Liszewska trekked an epic 6,300km across 16 countries in 222 days, taking in ranges including the Massif Central, the Alps and the Pyrenees. Anna Liszewska - Świat Okiem Piechura

Starting in Bulgaria in the Spring of 2022, Anna Liszewska trekked an epic 6,300km across 16 countries in 222 days, taking in ranges including the Massif Central, the Alps and the Pyrenees.

Adventurer makes 700 km solo trek across Iceland in subzero temperatures

For Łukasz Supergan, crossing Iceland once on foot was not enough – he wanted to do it in winter, too.

Poles in race to make first winter ascent of K2

Called the Savage Mountain owing to its grim reputation for claiming lives, K2 has never been climbed in winter.

Race to the top: runner Marcin Świerc triumphs in France

Pole runs “best 8 kilometres” of his life and takes home coveted prize

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