of mine, Peter Babik, died on this route on 14th of november 1998 at the age of 14. He was just amazed by he grace of the mountain, but unaware of the dangers of november's ice on the rocks. During the ascent he slipped on the ice and fell into the Batizovska valley from the ridge...
Remember, that due to the official document regulating behaviour in the High Tatras national park it is forbidden to climb out of tracks routes of UIAA classification less than III. This route is than also banned also for climbers. I think it is of no reason, because Slovaks have no respect before the law and Park officials have too little stuff to control the whole area of Tatras. You are to decide, whether not to go, or break the law, that is broadly not respected. Peter chose, but didn't have enough luck to summit Koncista... He loved mountains so much...
Tomas Kristofory - Jan 19, 2006 1:03 pm - Hasn't voted
Route Commentof mine, Peter Babik, died on this route on 14th of november 1998 at the age of 14. He was just amazed by he grace of the mountain, but unaware of the dangers of november's ice on the rocks. During the ascent he slipped on the ice and fell into the Batizovska valley from the ridge...
Remember, that due to the official document regulating behaviour in the High Tatras national park it is forbidden to climb out of tracks routes of UIAA classification less than III. This route is than also banned also for climbers. I think it is of no reason, because Slovaks have no respect before the law and Park officials have too little stuff to control the whole area of Tatras. You are to decide, whether not to go, or break the law, that is broadly not respected. Peter chose, but didn't have enough luck to summit Koncista... He loved mountains so much...