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Slemenova špica

GITA3. 02. 2011 21:15:24

The road is clear.

Edina3. 02. 2011 22:07:19

Gita, great pics. Congrats, especially those with Jalovec. I see, I'll have to go up again when the cat warms up. LP

GITA5. 02. 2011 00:04:10

Thanks, Edina... now get your feet on the path... they forecasted thaw mežikanje

skala1236. 02. 2011 19:07:10

We used a beautiful day for visiting Slemonova špica. Path to Vratc very slippery (CRAMPONS), further track made (sinks to knees in places). Quite some hikers. On top a bit windy, very nice tour. Nice regards

Jože.7. 02. 2011 06:15:53

Yesterday's day was really a smart choice for visiting Slemenova špica. Conditions will be similar for quite some days.

legenda8. 02. 2011 16:08:47

Yesterday conditions similar to previous days, morning snow hard, somewhat refrozen, later softened, under Mojstrovka wall dry and poorly consolidated. Temperature above average for this time of year. Sky crystal clear.

minca2315. 03. 2011 08:46:38

On Friday I wandered above Vršič to Slemenova špica. It was a sunny, warm day, so it showed on the snow too, which sank a bit, but with snowshoes it went great. Attaching some pics to show the idyll..., at least that's how I experienced it... mežikanje

Best, Minca

clo13. 04. 2011 08:43:12

Hello,
I'm interested in the current conditions on Slemen's Peak? Since snow lingers there for a long time behind from Vratc onwards, I'm curious how the conditions are.

Thanks

IgorZlodej13. 04. 2011 14:14:20

There's still snow, but you probably have something to put on your feet zavijanje z očmi

ajda20. 04. 2011 21:00:59

Today I felt drawn again to some snow. Slemeno, which you can easily reach from Vršič, was the right choice today. There is snow in small patches, even below Vratci. From Vratci onwards to Slemeno it's still proper winter. The snow didn't crust, so walking was pure pleasure. Sun, blue sky and snow—it's hard to find anything better. At the top two jackdaws kept me company and together we ate my heavy sandwich. On the return at Vratci I see tracks that someone went up there but didn't continue to Slemeno. I couldn't figure out who would skip the best part of the trail when you almost reach it on the flat to such a viewpoint. A little before Vršič I catch up with two foreigners. It was quickly clear to me why they didn't go further to Slemeno. They were in shorts, real mini ones, barely covering their butts. Yeah, we gotta be sexy in the hills too. Ah, and one more thing: it's good to put on gaiters because sometimes you sink deep if you don't watch and walk too close to scree. It was a nice trip, I recommend it. Good luck everyone.

still nicely snow-covered, Slemenova špica appears in the middle

larches are not greening yet, still in winter sleep

small eyes still under snow, Jalovec cannot admire itself in them yet

view back to Vratca from Slemenova špica

source of Nadiža in the slope of Zadnja Ponca, its murmuring could be heard right at Slemenova špica

even on the way back there is no sinking in, just watch out for the brushwood

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robter22. 05. 2011 16:54:10

Today we set off for Slemeno Peak. At the saddle below the slopes of Mojstrovka snow awaited us. We didn't expect so much. We continued along the path and crossed a few gullies. But when we got to the narrow snow-covered section, without protections, below which was a steep gully, we turned back rather than risk slipping into the valley.
Some people continued on. We'll come another time when the snow melts.

Zasavčan22. 05. 2011 22:34:51

No, it wasn't that critical as ROBTER mentions. In the mountains even in summer you need to be careful, let alone in such conditions as now on the path to Slemen. Indeed, there is surprisingly much snow and it is also dangerous for slipping. I also sank up to my waist, a bit up and a bit down. For us it was again a nice Sunday trip, of course I respect ROBTER's decision for his decision.
P.S. I think we met on the path, but didn't know you had turned back; only later I saw the footprints getting fewer

robter23. 05. 2011 06:12:40

That big one had already gone across, the girls said they'd rather not go. I learned not to push anyone forward if they have doubts, because that's when most accidents happen. The mountain will wait. Still it was a nice trip in good weather.

Zasavčan23. 05. 2011 06:55:34

I'd do the same if one of ours showed fear or uncertainty.

JusAvgustin24. 05. 2011 19:50:53

Well, today the two of us were also in these parts, mainly for scouting nasmeh

To Vratca completely dry, further two big snowfields and more (about 6) smaller snow patches to cross, snow is good, doesn't sink too much and most important NOT frozen (at least in the afternoon not). Tracks are visible, anyway no way to get lost on Slemen. Weather slightly cloudy with sun bursts, it shows! Hanz path to MM still heavily snowed, same descent shelf from Gamsovi roči if anyone interested. Snow in the cirque of MM and VM still lots, tracks there but tomorrow probably completely different. Tricky passage on path to Slemen no longer so dangerous as when snow was frozen (anyway with a bit of creativity find bypass!) Regards all!
P.S. pics coming soon