It was a hike with Izdak.org. We wanted to get to Mount Dededağ. But we encountered a problem – a new dam had been built on the old road. Our guide chose the wrong route – along the right bank of the river. We walked along the river and couldn’t cross it because there were no bridges on the way. And the route we needed to take to the mountain runs along the left bank of the river. We missed the only bridge at the very beginning. Bad luck. On the other hand, the weather was warm and spring-like, and there was no rain. Good luck!

wikiloc

It was a hike with Izdak.org. This isn’t my first hike up the mountain with the club. And the route we chose wasn’t difficult — from the south side. Last time we climbed from the north side, which is much more difficult. But this time the weather intervened. Meteorologists had predicted heavy rain, but it didn’t come. Until we reached the summit. At the top, a strong wind picked up. We managed to have a snack without rain, but then on the descent it was just trash – it started pouring like a bucket, and with a strong wind. No raincoats helped, no matter how cool they were. I walked without thinking about anything. My pants got wet, and water started to seep into my boots. The only thing that saved me were the waterproof socks that my beloved daughter had given me. The guides also got wet, so they called a bus to the gates of the nature park — they took pity on us. That’s how the challenge turned out. But how nice it was to sit in a cafe after the hike, change into dry clothes, and sip hot tea with cookies! wikiloc

This hike was with touristic club Izdak. Nothing particularly noteworthy except for thick fog near the summit. An uneventful route approximately 19 km long. Thankfully, there was no rain! wikiloc

This hike was with touristic club Izdak. I have been previously to mt. Mahmut but it was autumn and another pathway (post). Last time our path ran along rocks and narrow ridges. It was interesting and challenging. This time our guide led us by more traditional but safe roads. The challenge was the weather not the pathway itself. At the beginning the weather was convenient – no wind, no cold. But as we gained altitude, the weather conditions began to change – the wind picked up, at times very strong, and it became noticeably colder. There was thick fog. The surrounding forest looked very unusual. The trees were covered with hoarfrost, not snow, as is usually the case in winter. Apparently, it had rained in the mountains, and in such a fierce wind, the moisture that fell on the trees turned into frost. I myself was very cold in places because I hadn’t brought my winter mittens. And the worst was waiting for us at the top! The wind was simply piercing, and there was snow too. I took all the warm clothes I had out of my backpack and put them on. We didn’t stay at the top for long. We took a group photo. I managed to take a sip of hot tea from my thermos. We quickly started our descent. Half an hour later, we took a short break for food, and life immediately took on new colours! By the end of the descent, we were back in autumn again – the sun was shining brightly, and the trees were green. I would never have believed that just a short while ago I had been freezing. As my friend says, stay at home, and we’ll go to the mountains for you! wikiloc