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How to reconcile tourism with the needs of communities living in the mountains? Where is mountaineering heading and for whom are the highest peaks? Not only about this talks in an exclusive interview for the 5th issue of Hikemates, the world's most famous mountaineer Reinhold Messner. We will also introduce you to his homeland, South Tyrol, with all its diversity. The exceptional photos of the Portuguese photographer Joel Santos will take you to the world of disappearing traditions, for example among the Kazakh nomads and eagle hunters in Mongolia. You will also learn how mountain hut architecture is keeping up with the times. Miki Knižka, the hut keeper of Zbojníčka, will tell you what he has already managed to change at the legendary hut and how he wants to operate even more "green". If a storm catches you on your way to Zbojníčka or another hut, we bring you a clear guide on how to keep a cool head and stay safe. And we invite you to discover the beauties of the still mysterious and remote Poloniny, where you are more likely to encounter a bison than a human.