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turbo30. 01. 2011 17:15:14
Isn't it a waste of the keyboard. One report (Igor Z.) and one page of comments. Since I type too, I'm probably no better. I just wanted to say, write: each for himself knows best what experiences he has behind him. Summer and winter. A trip report (this time Mangart) can just be an idea where to go. Not instructions. Conditions in the mountains can change during the day, let alone from today to tomorrow or even from weekend to next weekend. Things are simple, if the goal tempts you, you head towards it. Properly equipped, properly experienced, properly prepared. Especially prepared to turn back because of this or that (conditions, weather,...). I read a lot of mountaineering section forums. When they praise conditions in Travnik or Šite, it doesn't "pull" me there at all. Too steep. But when they post that for example Butinarjeva is nicely done, I like to repeat it. And neither in the first nor in the second case do I discuss on forums.....
In short, to end: trip reports on this side are just reports. They are neither an invitation to a trip, nor advertising, least of all boasting about who did what. Explicitly just a report on current conditions on a specific trip.
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IgorZlodej1. 02. 2011 18:26:34
I don't know if I should or shouldn't. But let it be this time. Around noon I head out for a ski touring stroll towards Mangart saddle (I recommend it to those who haven't been, they'll experience all the delights of high mountain skiing). So I walk towards the saddle, of course via my often tested variant. Here and there some old track, more and more obvious that it's mine from last week, since others go elsewhere (through tunnels). So in about two hours I glide to the saddle, kitschy as it can be, endless views, on the signpost that I put up two years ago it says "Mangart 2 hours") and there's nothing for it but to jump to the top. I leave skis above the fork in the path, crampons on, ice axe in hand and off through ideal snow to the top. Soon I meet Janez and Jovan descending, that we were in email contact a few days ago I learn only later, of course they congratulate me for the track from last week, Jovan adds that I should write it's not for everyone. We part soon, I turn to the winter variant higher up this time, pick my way on old tracks mostly covered by snow and find myself on top with views far around. Short stop follows, cup of tea, then down the "track", somewhere I read that the thief himself trod it, along the Italian path to the skis. I catch up with my "acquaintances" at Mesnovka, congratulate each other again for the nice ascent, I ski on, the sun says goodbye for the day somewhere above Grubia saddle in Kanin range.
I hardly walked on the road1
down there is Mangartska planina2
look at it, look at the beauty3
the old path was nicely passable4
abundance of snow in mid-winter5
2 little hours to the top, hm, maybe I'll succeed6
Janez and Jovan are already descending7
this time I'm taking the winter variant8
summit crossing to the right, behind sunlit Visoka Ponca9
and view of the sunny side towards the west10
uh we'll have to go to Visoke Ture, visible in the back11
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our mountains are beautiful with Triglav at the forefront13
Jezerska valley in the mists14
leaving the summit15
traversing the northern slope of Mangart16
snapshot17
enjoyable skiing awaits me18
little pictures for the fans19
view of the mountain20
and another one....21
better hurry, the sun is getting lower22
Aren't they beautiful? Even more beautiful when they turn green and even more when they turn yellow.23
Resians would say: over there behind Kanin mountain the little sun went to sleep24
my Mangart caressed by the last scarlet rays25
last chords of the sunny day26
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otiv1. 02. 2011 18:58:48
@Igor Hello!
You "executed" this so nicely that even God could congratulate you, if he could.
GOOD LUCK nasmeh
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kaveljc2. 02. 2011 00:37:28
Bravo Igor! For me Mangart is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Julians. Blessed are you who have it so close! I wish you many more successful ascents!
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mukica2. 02. 2011 07:03:29
Super photos and tour that few can manage. I'm glad you share your nice days spent in mountains with us who safely follow the forum.nasmeh
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gregcs12. 02. 2011 07:25:29
You are lucky, Igor... The penultimate January day was like that... mrk pogled
M. saddle1
Mangart2
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Janez Seliškar2. 02. 2011 09:57:20
Yeah, yesterday was really a nice day. Demanding ascent and descent along the Italian route was rewarded with a beautiful panorama. And with Igor we said two or three.

Photographs:


http://picasaweb.google.com/janezseliskar11/Mangrt01022011#
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mayda2. 02. 2011 16:40:55
Igor, you say: "I don't know if I would or wouldn't." Nice that you posted it up. Super to look at! Just still .....nasmeh
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planika502. 02. 2011 18:41:27
Yeah, maybe we should split this forum a bit. One for chat, another for posting done trips or advice. Shame to drive experienced mountaineer like Igor away from portal with inappropriate chatting. After all we all miss his posts and advice. Think a bit.....no hard feelings
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IgorZlodej1. 03. 2011 18:46:04
With Natasa we agreed on Mangart, but the forecast of strong wind bothered us a bit, so we chose a reserve target too. In the morning it didn't look so bad and we went, still able to turn back anytime, we thought. We started just before the first tunnel of the Mangart road, there was no strong wind and we went by the summer marked path. Snow mostly held well, we crossed slopes to the ruins, and continued to the saddle. Surprisingly under the saddle almost no wind was blowing, higher "curtains" were visible. Under the first cables of the Italian path we equipped ourselves completely, windblown snow, hard but very good for walking, also crossing the north side no dangerous cornices, but at the crossing to Slovenia it pulled strongly, as shown by the abundant "rola", to the summit no special issues, snow was dry all the time, so we went within the summer path frame and no need to the ridge. On the top we had nowhere to shelter from the wind, so we quickly descended a bit lower, where in the windless area under the rock we enjoyed a longer break while admiring the mountains. Further descent without issues, only lower, still above the saddle, occasional fog enveloped us, which the wind persistently pushed from the north. Lower we descended via Mesnovka, where there was still plenty of powder. Beautiful, somewhat windy day, nothing unusual in winter.
P.S.
on descent I found above the cables of the Italian path ice axe diamir axion, owner can contact me at ZS.
Still in the shade1
Snapshot2
Obviously no one has walked here for a few days3
Oh, it's coming already4
Snapshot5
At the ruins6
Going up7
Snapshot8
Traverse on the north side9
Snapshot10
snapshot with rolo11
back in Slovenia, deep below in V Koncu12
towards the summit13
on the summit14
snapshot15
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the rest was a bit lower in the wind-sheltered area17
descent18
again at the wire rope19
snapshot with MRM20
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already quite low22
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we're back.24
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Tadej2. 03. 2011 08:51:29
Please write comments without insults. I also apologize to all those who wrote non-insulting comments that were deleted.
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pikec12. 03. 2011 09:16:48
Congratulations, Igor, for the nice ascent and pleasant, successful leading to the top and back.
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JusAvgustin2. 03. 2011 14:43:09
Great ascent, I didn't make it this year mrk pogled, maybe next year, but what with so many plans... nasmeh
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Hribovc882. 03. 2011 15:58:38
Wonderful, congratulations, hats off to bothvelik nasmeh
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Irina2. 03. 2011 18:13:28
Congratulations to both for the beautiful tour!
The times are gone when I could do such an ascent myself. But today I can relive everything and enjoy the wonderful photos. Thank you!
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cenc4. 03. 2011 10:18:37
Igor, if I understand correctly, can you drive up to the tunnel?
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IgorZlodej3. 04. 2011 21:46:46
On Sundays I usually get up later. But since snow conditions here are more than favorable, around noon I drive to Laghi di Fusine. Snow right at the parking lot, so happily on skis and up towards Giaf hut. If you're not too picky you can ski all the way, sometimes even on grass. Higher up there's more snow, and more skiers skiing down from Plaz. The track is good where it exists, mostly there isn't one as they've skied it away, but that doesn't bother me, I have no herd instinct and I'll cut my own if needed. At 14:00 I reach Sella di Mangart. Right midday, Plaz just getting sun, skiing down now would be a mortal sin, and way too short, so I push on towards Mangart. To the first cables as usual on skis, then leave them and with proper gear up the winter route to the top. Descent same winter route, ski to saddle, pure 11-grade, but since I didn't bother those few meters up to Plaz top, I turned right at the border stone to the variant, which proved pure 12-grade, no one skied there yet, and even smoother than standard. Down of course right along the gully by Giaf hut all the way to the car doors. But days of valley snow are numbered.
up there through Plazje is a nice path1
view towards the valley2
third highest Slovenian mountain3
to the summit4
edelweiss embellish the ridge5
snapshot from the top6
Mangart Saddle7
right variant Plazja8
excellent ski descent9
already in the valley but still skiing10
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IgorZlodej11. 05. 2011 13:16:57
I checked snow conditions a bit on Mangart saddle (June 4), and went to the top. Initially planned central gully under winter route, but two slabs flew down just then so up the central part instead, then turned left of "winter" following previous tracks. Thanks. On reaching the ridge east of summit, walked to the cross, dug out the box lid and found soaked logbook. After signing closed it nicely. Descended winter route but not on previous tracks, rather a bit higher where the route goes. Skis waiting below at first cables and, hitting right passages, I "skied well" to the last tunnel. Half meter more snow wouldn't hurt, otherwise conditions on Mangart still fully winter.
Early morning promised a nice day1
tunnel snapshot2
not much snow under the wall3
here I rather turned and went...4
...up here5
and view down6
on the ridge there are still dangerous scree falls7
almost on the ridge8
sketched ascent route9
dangerous snapshot10
a little short of the summit11
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descent on the winter route13
carrier is waiting for me14
snapshot ZJA15
from Rombon to Kanin16
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mukica12. 05. 2011 08:52:58
Nice day for younasmehFor most visits it'll still have to wait...
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GregorC26. 05. 2011 11:43:33
What's the road status? How far is it drivable? (for bike I mean)
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