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Ratitovec

PFranci4. 01. 2013 12:23:28

You're right. At the scenic bend by the monument we turned left and then walked close to the ridge all the time. To the top it took us about two hours.

lubadar4. 01. 2013 20:37:40

1.1.2013 from Ratitovec to Soriska planina

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macek17. 01. 2013 20:10:10

For modest ones Ratitovec is also a good ski choice, of course from Bohinj side via Bitenska, Ribceva and planina Pecane to the top and to the hut on flank nasmeh

yesterday they ran out eek

. Shortly above Bit.pl. on the road is solid ice, above Rib.pl. then 10-30 cm snow all the way to top. Upward on mt. path through forest, skiing from top via Pecana and around on road.

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lakkon10. 01. 2013 14:57:34

Hello, hikers.

On Saturday I might go on this hike:

http://www.hribi.net/izlet/_jesenovec_krekova_koca_na_ratitovcu_cez_razor/21/147/2486

Current conditions on this path and especially at summit unknown to me, except these few pics and comments here from couple days ago. Wasn't paying attention what weather was here previous days. Forecast up to Saturday incl. partly cloudy, maybe sunny, no precip, snow, but Saturday quite cold to -8°C.

Given forecast and current state: possible to reach summit in mid-high boots, no gaiters, crampons, ice axe? I have all that, co-hiker currently doesn't.

How much snow on path itself, at summit + what kind + will it be icy on path Saturday?

Thanks for info.

Daaam10. 01. 2013 15:01:05

It would be good if she had at least "ketnice" - those small crampons, because the path can be smooth-icy, ice axe not needed. Even without gaiters I think it's doable because the path from the snow line onwards is trodden.

mavrinc10. 01. 2013 16:08:25

We were up Sunday. If going via Poden snow starts bit below pass. Nice to have small crampons. Snow to hut, on few sections by rocks also icy. Enjoy!

gmirko20. 01. 2013 08:14:24

Ratitovec yesterday..

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Skovik22. 01. 2013 17:44:22

Has anyone gone to Ratitovec recently (and by which path)? Are crampons enough or is it necessary to have an ice axe too?

GregorC22. 01. 2013 18:17:56

The path to Ratitovec is trodden. I recommend the path via Razor. The path via Poden is closed due to avalanche danger!

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gmirko22. 01. 2013 18:26:47

Regarding Ratitovec forum categorization, doesn't it belong to Julian Alps?

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viharnik22. 01. 2013 18:27:24

Small correction, via Povden mežikanje

viharnik22. 01. 2013 18:29:34

Of course it belongs, as it is the easternmost spur of the Lower Bohinj Mountains ridge.

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GregorC22. 01. 2013 18:33:30

Poden or Povden. Eternal dilemma. Often you hear just Po(v)den.

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Tadej31. 01. 2013 15:33:31

Some photos from yesterday's ascent to Ratitovec. I started the path from the road Bohinjska Bistrica - Soriška planina (section called Razglednik) and from there went to Gladki vrh via planina Pečana. The path mostly runs along forest roads and due to the relatively long access in winter is usually not trodden. It was the same yesterday when I climbed to the summit with snowshoes.
Best, Tadej

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viharnik31. 01. 2013 18:38:23

Tadej, congrats for the winter long approach I witnessed in summer with MTB, roads from Pečana to Bohinjsko sedlo just wouldn't end. Hats off again for your marathon-like mountain tours! nasmeh

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Tadej1. 02. 2013 08:07:38

Viharnik, thanks for the congrats. The tour really dragged on the return.

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joža x1. 02. 2013 12:14:47

Here, as I see, it could be "dragged" with skis.

katty1. 02. 2013 12:50:36

Ratitovec is my closest peak over 1500m...I've visited it many times, but never as nice as last weekend nasmeh

....I realized Ratitovec offers much more than just Goli vrh and Altemaver eek

. Such pristine nature, truly breathtaking views nasmeh

, and...lots more that can't be described.

Early in the week talk was about "experiencing sunset, watching our peaks by full moon glow, waking to dawn and beautiful sunrise" nasmeh

. With the forecast, we knew wishes would come true...and it'd be CRAZY nasmeh

.

Started at Danje junction. Walked quite a bit on gravel road, icy in spots....After 20min reached a village in nice spot. Great view across valley to Blegoš above nasmeh

, eyed Ratitovec ridge too. Put on snowshoes between huts-first time for me velik nasmeh

....immediately on ground velik nasmeh

...heheh. Sinking into virgin snow...priceless nasmeh

. Markers vanish now and then, but can't get lost. Planina Jirn bathing in sunbeams. Can't believe how beautiful...peaceful...serene...like fairy tale nasmeh

. Follow markers to hut...views to Porezen and Tolmin range wonderful. Slowly cross Kremant slope. Snowshoes grip poorly here, snow partly crusted, right foot slips eek

. Then starts...dance of colors nasmeh

...romance. Views widen, setting sun melts coldest soul nasmeh

...heart. Felt sun leaving in cold...strong wind numbed my hands eek

, gloves on quick...hard work eek

. What followed enchanted...captivated mežikanje

...setting sun one side, full moon rise other...MAGICAL, MYSTICAL, WONDERFUL, UNIQUE, INDESCRIBABLE, UNFORGETTABLE...PRICELESS nasmeh

. Despite nature's beauties, cursed sometimes...silently eek

. Thought it's nice but freezing my ass off eek

, wanna be in hut...warm...soon. Learned later moonlight hike at -15°C eek

...Heart laughed and cried, once-in-lifetime. Bunkers along path add charm nasmeh

...awe-inspiring in these colors eek

. Full moon glow-no headlamps needed nasmeh

...Peaks near and far wonderful...like daylight. Followed ski tourer tracks...quite tired, can't wait for hut velik nasmeh

...still ways to go...First Altemaver. Looked far, there quick nasmeh

. Descent-more falls velik nasmeh

, fatigue less careful eek

. Sharp wind still, straight to warm. Few visitors in hut, expected weekend. Chatted with super friendly energetic keepers nasmeh

. Flancati still great, delicious. Full moon drew crowds, lively till midnight. Cold night in room, below zero eek

. Sunday ridge to Altemaver, Kremant, Kačji rob, Žbajnek, Danjarsko planina, Mišji grunt to Soriška planina. Friendly ski tourer joined partway nasmeh

, as enthusiastic as us. Then 3km asphalt.
Thrilled by tour, pleasantly tired to Sorica, Železniki for hot meal eek

.

Ratitovec always beautiful, this time best. Gave more than ever wanted nasmeh

. Probably back in flower season, start at Soriška planina where we ended.

Had blast...wonderful...Thanks.

Pics tonight :-)

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mukica1. 02. 2013 13:01:58

Nice description, but can't compare to the live experience.... Congrats for the tour and endurance nasmeh

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bačo1. 02. 2013 16:44:45

Katty, very nice description... it was even nicer in reality nasmeh

I especially got excited about this mountain, which is much larger and prettier than many think.... extremely nice tour in extremely good company jezik

Adding some of my pics velik nasmeh