This is a very nice article about the hardy souls who carry heavy loads up to mountain huts in the Tatras of Slovakia:
It must be very physically challenging work; it's not surprising, I guess, that they seem to do it out of love for the mountains.
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The call of the mountains is strong, and the Tatras clearly have their appeal. There’s a mountain carrier with a PhD! People toting loads over 200 lbs., some in their 60’s and 70’s! And their mountain escapes were freedom during Communist times. This clearly isn’t a job - it’s truly a Calling!