Ciubaka Highline     I discovered the void between the peak of Zadni Mnich and the west ridge of Cubryna Peak during my first climbing trip in the Tatra Mountains, and for the next five years the idea of putting up a highline to link that space was growing somewhere deep in my subconscious. In 2006, while climbing in the area, the view of Zadni Mnich and the thought of spanning the line above the ridge of Cubryna caused a big emotional surge, though these emotions were quite the opposite of enthusiasm or self-confidence. At that time I had walked about four highlines, however none of these lines were located in a mountain environment and the longest was 20 metres and the highest was 30 metres above the ground. Over the next few years I improved at executing highline projects in the United States, Greece, Switzerland, Germany and Czech Republic. While in Poland I never had enough time to visit the Tatra Mountains because I was focusing on other targets, but I never forgot about the idea. I knew I had to go back soon after I completed my other old long-term project - 'Potato Power' highline, which was on the Bolechowicka Gate. For two years I was travelling and facing all kinds of adventures with the same group of friends, and eventually we formed the team named Somewhereelseland. Nowadays the team members are: Jordan Tybon (USA), Faith Dickey (USA), Jakub Hanus (CZ) and myself. With these people I knew the highline project in the Tatra Mountains was possible. At least one of us would cross the gap. It was time!Read more... IMAGE: Faith Dickey in a swami-belt walking the Ciubaka highline from Zadni Mnich Peak. Photo Jordan Tybon