Hi, my name is -
Marats

Today I will tell you a story
about my hobby

But before we start

Try to guess, what can be my hobby?

Some hint words:

MAP

NATURE

FIRE

What can be my hobby?

Fishing

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Well, I know how to do it, and it happens couple
of times in a year, but it is not my passion

Piano

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Hah, no, I don't have any clue, how to play a piano, yet..

Horse riding

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Hah, no, It is definetely not the option

Hiking

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Correct!
Yeah, I like hiking and try to spend my free time outdoors
And now i will tell you why!

How I started to hike?

First time

First time I experienced hiking, when I was 11, then my parents took me to the survival camp, where I was the youngest participant. I was shoked, because I didn't know what to do and how to survive in the wild nature. We slept in the tents, cooked food on the fire, and did a lot of other interesting things. It was amazing!

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Start of the journey

After the first time, I realised, that I like to accept the challenges and to be in the wild nature. So, I started to participate in the survival camp each year and I was prepairing seriously. It was the great atmosphere, which I will never forget.

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Years of practicing

I participated in a survival camp for 5 years, I was a leader among other guys, so after 5 years the camp director invited me to work and share my experience as an Instructor!
So, It turned to be my summer job, which I really enjoyed.

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Present

For now, I can say, that I am a professional hiker, I have a lot of experience, and know how to survive in the wild nature. I am still working in a same camp as a Deputy of the director, teaching guys how to not only survive, but also how to make a basic comfort in wild nature

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Different Hike types, that I usually do

There is a Different types of hikes, which you can do, depending on your possibilities and your physical training

"Backpacking hike"

Backpacking is a refreshing journey, perfect for those seeking a brief escape into nature without the commitment of an overnight stay. It's a journey where you carry a backpack equipped with essentials like water, snacks, a first-aid kit, and weather-appropriate clothing. Ideal for 2-3 nights, I prefer it, when I don't have much time and for the hike and preparation. I love to do it in the forests, where I can enjoy the nature and the silence.

"Water hike"

Water hiking is a great way to explore the nature and to enjoy the water. It is a great way to spend time with friends and to have fun. I usually do it in the summer, when the weather is hot and I want to refresh myself. I love to do it in the our big Latvian lakes, so you can travel from one place to another and enjoy the different spots to spend the nights.

"Extremal hike"

Extremal hiking, is when you bring only the most necessary things, and you have to survive in the wild nature. The thing is, that besides the surviving, you also need to make a minimal comfort for yourself, so you can not only "survive", but also enjoy the process.

My future adventures

Himalayas

My dream is to go to the Himalayas,
to hike near the Everest,
visit mountain monasteries

Alps

Also, the Alps, I want to see the beautiful
mountains and lakes
in the heart of Europe

Andes

Finally, the Andes, I think, that nature there
feels like different planet. I hope, i will travel there soon.

Finally, some facts about my hiking life

Years of hiking experience

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Number of boys, that participated in camp with my supervision

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Kilometers hiked

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Routes hiked

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