Въздействие и характерни особености на високопланинския трекинг върху туристи
Influence and characteristic features of high-altitude trekking on tourists

Author(s): Doychin Boyanov
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Sociology, Sports Studies
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: trekking; tourism; altitude; heart rate; high mountain
Summary/Abstract: The study was conducted in the natural environment of the high mountain and with real clients using high-altitude trekking services. The research is aimed at highlighting some characteristics of consumers in this tourism branch. In the analyzed results, a high degree of physical strain was revealed, expressed by the HRmax and HRavg, which suggests that preliminary physical training should be done prior to a planned high-altitude hike. The equal distribution of users by gender and the wide age range of participants confirm the author's preliminary assumption that the service is suitable for a wide age range. 184 The participants' subjective perception of low stress levels was due to the high degree of satisfaction expressed by them. Practical consequences. The data obtained in the course of this study can help providers of this type of service optimize its organization, choose the right target group of users and ensure better security during its implementation.

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