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Volk20. 12. 2015 16:26:08

After three visits to Storžič via Kališče on the marked path, today I decided on a change. nasmeh

Pathless direttissima over the south slopes really appealed to my soul!
Two jumps at the entry to the gully II, higher easier, but still careful all the way (steep grass, some deliberate easier climbing). mežikanje

Descent on unmarked trail along the edge of the West Gully to Bašelj.
Weather-wise a perfect day. nasmeh

All good and safe!

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jan7120. 12. 2015 18:19:27

Excellent, interesting tour!

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Volk20. 12. 2015 18:43:43

Certainly, jan71. Otherwise, the entry jump can be bypassed on the left by continuing on the former hunting trail and ascent over grass, but that's another story.

Lp.

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natura27. 12. 2015 21:07:10

Just to revive a post from over a month ago: on 22.11., on the way to Storžič (via Kališče) I lost my Samsung Galaxy S5 phone. It's waterproof. That was about 100-200m below the summit. I know chances are practically nil or minimal, but hope dies last. If anyone finds it, I'd be grateful if they contact me at tel. no. 040977556, or via ZS.

natura27. 12. 2015 21:07:11

gmirko28. 12. 2015 14:21:58

Wonderful, light breeze at the top. Path from Bašelj past Kališče ok, dry, only in scree at start of ascent to Storžič summit from Bašeljski saddle ice and old snow that can be bypassed. But still very careful!

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tones28. 12. 2015 17:07:50

Question for Volk, who obviously knows Storžič well, referring to photo 1 from 20.12.:
Is the lower, more or less flat section part of the unmarked path crossing Storžič at about 1800 m? Does this path continue further west and can it be followed without major difficulties?

Volk3. 01. 2016 18:42:30

Tones, I noticed this a bit late ...
Yes, what you're asking. It's an abandoned little trail that can still be followed somehow. Of course it gets lost in many places, so you need a very good sense of tracking. The track without major difficulties (biggest danger slip on grass) crosses the south slopes of Storžič from Bašeljski saddle to junction with unmarked path at edge of west gully.

Lp.

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Volk3. 01. 2016 18:57:17

Storžič today afternoon from Kališče.

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tones5. 01. 2016 18:58:21

Thanks for the answer, Volk. Last time I somewhat looked out for that trail uphill via SW ridge, then down to Bašelj saddle, didn't notice it. Next time I need to be more attentive.
Also attaching an interesting motif from SW ridge towards Psica and Vrtača in the background.

Volk6. 01. 2016 21:16:18

Tones, terrain from Bašelj saddle to the jump over which I last went directly to the summit is actually pathless. You spot the trail only at the prominent shoulder, after which it disappears briefly again. From the shoulder to SW ridge the direction holds westwards slightly traversing upwards. If I think well, it's more like pathless overall. In the opposite direction it's even harder to follow the faint trail.

Lp.

Volk10. 01. 2016 15:52:53

Today's conditions on Storžič. Below Kališče mud in full bloom, above Bašelj saddle quite slippery (soft snow on patches of soft ice). Fresh powder only higher on the ridge, not much snow but when it freezes ...
Otherwise unfortunately foggy and fairly windy. For the žvotec it was there. mežikanje

Lp.

At the fixed cable still completely dry ...

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kiki_524. 01. 2016 21:41:08

Hello. Please for help. In what condition is the path Povlje - Storžič (via Javornik)? Is the ascent suitable for first hike with crampons?
Thanks for the reply and lp.

vukovivek25. 01. 2016 09:11:22

That's how it looked yesterday from Storžič. Nice views all the way to Lj.... and distant surroundings, great day.
No wind and it was still warm. nasmeh

stream in icy embrace on the way to Mače

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kiki_526. 01. 2016 19:15:24

I'll repeat the question once more hoping someone sees it this time nasmeh

Hello. Please help. What's the condition of the Povlje - Storžič trail (via Javornik)? Mainly interested if the trail is icy? Is the ascent suitable for first hike with crampons?
Thanks for answer and best regards.

Bojan_A26. 01. 2016 19:57:43

I'll try to answer your question. The trail from Povelje is generally not used in winter because it has a pronounced southern exposure and is very prone to snow avalanches. Now there's not much snow but still a wet snow slab can slide down steep grass. But I'd need to see a pic of Storžič to say if it's ok to go or not. Definitely smarter to go from Bašelj Saddle.

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trajbar26. 01. 2016 20:22:18

Kiki, Bojan mixed it up a bit.From Povelje to Javornik pasture the trail goes mostly through woods and gullies.From Javornik then via western gully or between Psica and Little Storžič. It is certainly suitable for first hike with crampons and learning proper walking with them under good conditions of course. That Bojan variant goes from Bašelj past Lovrenc and is really dangerous in bad conditions.