Marcel
5.0
(43)
Mountain Leader
Poprad, Slovakia
Certificates
UIMLA
I'm a UIMLA mountain leader and national tourist guide (for cultural and historical heritage trips).
I was born in Poprad in 1969. From my early childhood, I often looked out my bedroom window into the distance of the picturesque High Tatras, which fascinated me even then. In high school I started going with my friends to a small climbing "expedition" on the surrounding rocks, and later to the High Tatras. Mostly I went with a friend whose father was a member of the Mountain Rescue Service. During my studies at Comenius University in Bratislava, I loved coming back to the mountains.
In 1999 I started actively volunteering paramedic of the Tatra Mountain Rescue Service, and then I was hired there.
Precisely because of my relationship with the mountains I began working as a tourist guide with a focus on mountain areas.
Since 1998 I accompany tourists from around the world to the mountains and surrounding towns.
In 2011 I got certified as mountain leader.
Besides, I have been working as a member of the Council of the Slovak Association of mountain Leaders since it was established in 2011.
Programs
Reviews
Barbara
5
October, 2024
Successful, safe and educational hike up and down Mt Rysy from Slovakian side. Provided detailed information on plants, rocks, animals and history of Slovakia. Adjusted pace but kept it challenging. Very good English.
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Martin Mcfarlane
5
September, 2024
Unfortunately marcel had to cancel at last minute but he arranged a new guide for me Andrea salonova.She was absolutely fantastic exelent knowledge of the area and it's history she was great company I had a great day on the mountain I felt extremely safe everything went smoothly from pick up to drop off I would highly recommend her.
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Carina Silva
5
August, 2024
The guide has wide knowledge of the area. He provide took care of our safety during the hike. Although we did it from Slovenia side, I just have to say thank you for the superb hike and great experiencie along our journey to the top. I didn’t find the hike difficult, however we got a really bad condition in our way to the top. Once we achieve the peak the sun rised.
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Alice Martellotto
5
July, 2024
I’ve loved this experience! The hike was amazing, and Andrea the guide made it even more memorable!
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