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Skutnik 2172m (between Bavški Grintavec and Pelci)

JTrogar12. 10. 2025 15:05:43

19.09.2025: Skutnik, Špičica, Nizki vrh, Zadnji Pelc, Pelc za Rušo (Griva)

Our path started in the dark at the parking lot in Zadnja Trenta.
There we meet a hiker who says he saw a bear a few minutes ago and will wait a bit before leaving.
On the way to Planina Zapotok we kept hearing the roaring of at least two bears. One on our right and one somewhere on Planina Zapotok. They were obviously talking about us intruders. Paw prints were also on our path.
Before Planina Zapotok we turned right into the gully towards Velika planina and across it to Skutnik. On the planina, as usual after three hours of walking, we took our first break in the pleasant morning sun. But already eyeing the very steep grasses of Skutnik.
My mates had crampons with them, which were very useful for the ascent. I grabbed tufts of thorny grass and looked for slightly less difficult passages among the hard ones. Happy and in good spirits we stepped onto the summit of Skutnik. The views were godly.
The next goal Špičica looked so close yet far. The steep grasses on descent from Skutnik on the north side looked really scary but when you start looking for passages they offer themselves. Dušan lost his sunglasses before the notch and thus got bonus steps. But he found them.
We climbed Špičica on the sunny side. That went well too. Descent from it we did along the extremely exposed grass ledge that brought us directly to the ridge towards the next goal Nizki vrh. This part of the path offers quite a few varied details so we could each test our climbing skills a bit our way.
We didn't stop at Nizki vrh as Zadnji Pelc was already calling. We climbed it express. Of course we had to peek through the wonderful window between the two summits. Stop at the highest summit was obligatory.
Descent along the ridge to Pelc za Rušo was pure enjoyment. I even treated myself to a short abseil. Legs weren't happy with the obligatory detour to its summit but again everything was rewarded with wonderful views.
Descent from Pelc za Rušo through steep grass and rock required maximum concentration. Vinko and Dušan chose the left gully, I the right.
Refreshment in Suhi potok was very welcome.
We started in darkness and ended in twilight this wonderful tour full of everything Trentarske tours offer.
Thanks mates for the company.
Best regards and safe steps from under beautiful Golte, Janez🙂
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