| Parkeljc22. 01. 2020 21:10:29 |
On Tuesday 21.1.2020 a bit after noon we set off towards Komna. No parking fees, but entrance fee towards Savica is collected 9.30–16.00. We had Veriga microspikes with us, but didn't use them, not even on the way back.
To the hut we walked all the time in the shade, the sun warmed us only at the hut, but only for about 15 min, then it set. I think between Vrh Škrli and Migovec. Soon it cooled down, so we slipped into the warm.
Let me praise the caretakers right at the start (both Herman and Boris), who kept us company in the day room. Of course, it wasn't without loud cheering for "our" !!! handball players  . On top of that, we won.
The last three young guys headed to the valley soon after sunset and we four remained alone in the hut.
Time until deserved rest passed quickly and we treated ourselves to a room for two, with a view of the "sea"  .
It was especially useful in the morning when dawn began and we took photos towards the east. We arranged breakfast with the caretaker in the evening and I have to praise them again, they were as accommodating as possible and breakfast was almost as we wanted at the agreed time. And so no one thinks you can be picky with breakfast wishes; we all know what mountain breakfast is like ;-). Hot tea and coffee on top. We had arranged half-board beforehand and instead of dinner we chose lunch. No problem.
At eight we set off from Komna, past the hut below Bogatin towards Bogatinsko sedlo. As soon as we stepped out of the hut, a medium-strong, for this time too warm wind brushed us. After a few minutes it eased, but that day it wasn't done yet.
Once we only reached Vratc and turned back due to bad (winter) conditions. This time we didn't let ourselves.
All the way to the foot of Vratc the path is snowy, sometimes maybe slightly icy, but we put on crampons only right below the last traverse slope, a bit above the info board about WWI. After a short steep section we exit right above the summer path above Vratc, so we see the remains of walls on the saddle from a bit higher.
Immediately after exiting a strong westerly wind awaits us, carrying sharp snowflakes that sting us in all possible facial openings. The wind wasn't cold at all, more annoying in combination with snow.
The further we progressed towards Lanževica summit, the less it blew. Since there's less snow than usual, some markers are visible, we followed footsteps of predecessors that the wind hasn't covered with snow yet and remains of Rapallo border stones.
In good two hours we reach the summit and leave it after a few minutes. Afterwards the wind almost completely stopped, the sun did its thing and despite lack of snow for this season we wanted to find a suitable spot to enjoy the views. We slowed the pace and cornices, snowdrifts, hollows etc. were welcome "props" for posing. Weather was wonderful, the sun literally burned us to Komna. Goal achieved. On the whole path we meet no one. Obviously we chose the right day.
On the way back we take off crampons only a bit before the hut below Bogatin.
When we arrive at the hut on Komna we first treat ourselves to well-deserved cold…
The caretakers cook us an abundant lunch, literally. First we were served mushroom soup. The soup alone would be enough meal with a piece of bread, as it was thick more like chowder or similar. Hats off. Well, then the main course. Then dessert. Unfortunately I couldn't manage more of that  .
At 14 happily to the valley, full bellies and nice feelings.
To the caretakers once again thanks for pleasant company, tasty and abundant food and friendliness. It's a joy to return to such a hut and caretakers.
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