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The influence of the Crown of Polish Mountains on the attitudes of its ascensionists Cover

The influence of the Crown of Polish Mountains on the attitudes of its ascensionists

By: Ewa Hyt and  Andrzej Stasiak  
Open Access
|Jan 2023

Abstract

The aim of this article is to identify the changes in the (intra- and interpersonal) attitudes of experienced travellers after climbing the highest peaks of the 28 mountain ranges in Poland. The survey was conducted on 617 members of the Club of the Ascensionists of the Crown of Polish Mountains. The respondents provided subjective evaluations of the changes in their attitudes (in nine proposed areas) that resulted from regular mountain hikes. The obtained results demonstrated a significant improvement in the practical skills related to mountain climbing, which was greater than the change in attitudes to other people and the physical condition of the respondents. The most significant changes concerned knowledge of Polish mountains, ability to plan trips, and persistence in pursuing goals. Statistically significant differences were also found between the ages, genders, and frequency of trips (in particular in reference.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2023-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2084-6118 | Journal ISSN: 0867-6046
Language: English
Page range: 26 - 39
Submitted on: Sep 3, 2022
Accepted on: Jan 31, 2023
Published on: Jan 31, 2023
Published by: Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies, University of Warsaw
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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