During the course of our ascent of the mountain in the rental car, the weather underwent a dramatic transformation. Rain was all that was falling at first, but as we climbed higher, the precipitation changed into snow. It became more difficult to predict the speed of the winds. We were surrounded by fog, and snow began falling in clumps over the course of the day. On our way to Beloi viewpoint, it did not appear that we would have a pleasant experience. On the other hand, I made an effort to maintain a positive outlook.

Begin the unending Trail to Beloi Viewpoint

As I watched the snow hit the car, my heart sank. “Don’t do it!” was what my gut told me. All of a sudden, we were at the trail’s start. Taking a deep breath, I told myself, “We got this!” I quickly put on my rain jacket and hiking boots. Even though I was wearing bad shoes and a rain jacket, it was still cold. But I kept a good attitude.

It wasn’t bad at first. But the wind and snow started to pick up. My summer pants were wet after a short time. I didn’t have anything ready for winter! I hated this hike more and more as it went on.

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Weather Vs. Me

Every step sent a chill through my body. Fogged glasses kept getting snow on them, which would melt quickly because of the heat from my face. As I walked forward, pools of water formed in my hiking boots. They were no longer waterproof! It looks like they lived as long as they could. They were good for 4 years, which is a long time. It was just not the right time for them to break up.

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Road up to Mount Olympus

I didn’t give up, and my stubbornness helped me get through the bad weather. I would try to clean my glasses every once in a while. But as soon as I put them back on, they started to fog up again.

I felt like time was moving more slowly than I thought it would, and I couldn’t wait for it to end. As the hours went by, I sometimes felt like we were lost. Since there were no signs on the path, our journey was up to my man’s inner compass, since mine is broken. It was helpful to have Google Maps when we could connect. We walked up small hills, over rocks, and through flooded areas. People raised sheep and cattle on farms in the area. We would sometimes see sheep running in the storm.

The Chill is Calling

My fingers are going numb, and I was about to give up. We had one more climb up some rocks, and then we reached the top, the Beloi viewpoint. But the fog blocked our view, and the wind started to whip through the air. I can see how beautiful this place would be on a nice day, but not for us. We only had a short time here. The wind picked up speed and wouldn’t let up, so I couldn’t stay here for long.

Prepare for Beloi Viewpoint Trail

That was a terrible walk. With my summer clothes and rain jacket, I wasn’t ready for the snow.

First, look at the weather! Remember to bring warmer clothes. We know this, but did we really do these things? No!

Even if you check the weather, things can change when you least expect them to. Bringing a variety of clothes is always a good idea. It was an adventure. We both have a better idea of what we can handle now. This is a great hike that you could do in Northern Greece if the weather is nice.

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Best Gear to Bring

To begin, always carry a rain jacket. I was lucky to have one with me. You can protect yourself from the wind with a rain jacket as well. Another good tip is to make sure your hiking boots will last. That’s what I should have done with my boots. You can’t always trust that they’re still good even if you know they’re old. If you’re going on a hike, good boots will save you. Last but not least, you must have a water bottle. It’s helpful to be able to drink water even on short hikes.

Hiking gadgets is a good place to learn more about what hiking gear you should have.

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Hiking to the Fjällstation, then Kebnekaise

Hiking in Sweden

Have you ever thought about seeing all of Sweden’s beautiful nature? Then read about hiking in Sweden to find out which trails are the best. The wild parts of this beautiful country will make you fall in love with nature like I did.

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I suggest that you read Travel if you want to go on a trip but aren’t sure what you need. I broke it down more there so you don’t have to try to figure it out when I tell you what you need to plan a travel.

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