 | Highest Awards of the Alpine Association for 2016
3.12.2016
The highest awards of the alpine association for 2016 are a tribute to tireless volunteers. The Alpine Association of Slovenia awards the highest recognitions every year as a modest reward and expression of respect to recipients for their long-term and sacrificial voluntary work, characterized by in... |
 | Snow conditions 2.12.2016
2.12.2016
General hazard level - Friday, 2 December 2016 Hazard level is 1 on the European 5-level scale - LOW. Main problem: wind slab Hazard pattern: Cooling after warm weather / warming after cold Risk assessment Avalanche danger is mostly level 1, LOW. Only places with wind-blown snow on steeper slopes a... |
 | Snow conditions 30.11.2016
1.12.2016
General avalanche danger level - Wednesday, 30.11.2016 Danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind-drifted snow Risk assessment Avalanche risk is mainly in the high mountains of the Julian Alps, above about 2200 m a.s.l., MODERATE, level 2. Elsewhere LOW. Parti... |
 | Survey - GRS supporting member
30.11.2016
Are you a GRS supporting member? That was the question in the previous survey. You become a supporting member if you donate 5 euros or more to the Okrešelj Fund. Survey results: 58 % No 42 % Yes In the survey that ran from 23.11.2016 to 30.11.2016, just under 500 users of the Hribi.net portal par... |
 | Snow conditions 28.11.2016
28.11.2016
General danger level - Monday, 28.11.2016 Danger is level 2 on the European five-point scale - MODERATE. Main problem: drifted snow Danger pattern: vn4 Cooling after warm weather / warming after frost Risk assessment Avalanche risk in the high mountains, above about 2200 m a.s.l., is MODERATE, leve... |
 | Janja and Domen on top in Kranj...
28.11.2016
Janja and Domen on top of the 2016 World Cup in Kranj. Janja Garnbret and Domen Škofic, on November 27 in Kranj, with their joint victory in the 2016 World Cup lead climbing (Janja also in combined), set another milestone for Slovenian sport climbing, adding to their collection of the most prestigi... |
 | Janja, Domen, Mina and Urban in the final
27.11.2016
After Saturday's qualifications and semifinals of the 21st World Cup (WC) lead climbing event Kranj 2016, four Slovenian representatives qualified for Sunday's final trial, which will take place at 4 p.m. in Zlato polje hall: Janja Garnbret and Domen Škofic as leaders after the semifinals, Mina Mark... |
 | Snow conditions 25.11.2016
25.11.2016
General avalanche danger - Friday, 25 November 2016 Danger level 2 on the European 5-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind slab, new snow, drifted snow Danger pattern: vn4 Cooling after warm weather / warming after cold Risk assessment Avalanche risk in the high mountains, above about 2200 m a... |
 | Survey - view from Kumlehova glava
23.11.2016
Can Dobrač be seen from Kumlehova glava? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - yes. Kumlehova glava is a panoramic peak located above the valleys of Mala, Velika and Suha Pišnica. Survey results: 58 % Yes 25 % I don't know 17 % No The survey, which ran from 17.11.... |
 | Kranj Spectacle Crowns Brilliant Season...
22.11.2016
The Kranj Spectacle Crowns the Brilliant Season of Our Sport Climbers. Kranj will this weekend, on 26 and 27 November, for the twenty-first time be the venue for the final competition of the World Cup in lead sport climbing. Among more than 120 competitors from 23 countries, there will also be a 19... |
 | Snow conditions 21.11.2016
21.11.2016
General avalanche danger level - Monday, 21.11.2016 The danger is level 2 on the European 5-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: fresh snow Danger pattern: vn4 Cooling after warm weather / warming after frost Risk assessment The avalanche risk in the high mountains, above about 2200 m a.s.l., is M... |
 | Poll - Ljubija spring
17.11.2016
Have you ever been to the Ljubija spring (Ljubija near Beli Vodi)? That was the question in the recent poll. The Ljubija spring is a karst spring located at the northeastern foot of the Golte plateau. Poll results: 84% No 13% Yes 3% I don't know The poll, which ran from 11.11.2016 to 17.11.2016, ... |
 | Snow conditions 16.11.2016
16.11.2016
General avalanche danger level - Wednesday, 16.11.2016 Danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: weak layers, fresh snow Danger pattern: vn4 Cooling after warm weather / warming after cold Risk assessment Today in the mountains it warmed up significantly. The snow... |
 | New Releases from the PZS Mountaineering Publishing House
14.11.2016
In anticipation of the 32nd Slovenian Book Fair, the PZS Mountaineering Publishing House presented new releases that will enrich bookshelves and the walls of mountaineers' homes as well as hikers' backpacks: the guides Julian Alps: southern part and Slovenian Istria, Čičarija, Brkini and Karst, the ... |
 | Snow conditions 14.11.2016
14.11.2016
General avalanche danger level - Monday, 14. 11. 2016 The danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: weak layers, wind slab, weak layers Danger pattern: vn1 Early winter, ground hoar Danger pattern: vn3 Rain Risk assessment Dry and cold weather prevailed in the mou... |
 | Garnbret also youth world champion in bouldering
13.11.2016
No messing with Slovenian girls! :) Janja Garnbret added the second consecutive top honor in bouldering in the cadet category to her third consecutive youth world champion title in lead on November 13 in China, after also becoming senior world champion and overall World Cup winner in lead this year.... |
 | Snow conditions 12.11.2016
13.11.2016
General danger level - Saturday, 12. 11. 2016 The danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: newly fallen snow, wind-drifted snow Danger pattern: vn1 Early winter, surface hoar Risk assessment In the mountains up to this morning, 5 to 30 cm of snow has fallen, depe... |
 | Snow conditions 11.11.2016
11.11.2016
General danger level - Friday, 11. 11. 2016 Danger is level 2 on the European 5-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: fresh snow, winddrifted snow Danger pattern: wn1 Early winter, ground freeze Risk assessment Currently conditions in the mountains are gradually deteriorating due to snowfall. Dange... |
 | Poll - Križna gora above Podkraj
11.11.2016
Have you ever been to Križna gora above Podkraj? That was the question in the previous poll. Križna gora is a panoramic peak with an observation tower located above Podkraj. Poll results: 79 % No 16 % Yes 5 % I don't know In the poll that ran from 7.11.2016 to 11.11.2016, just over 500 female and... |
 | Snow conditions 10.11.2016
10.11.2016
General danger level - Thursday, 10. 11. 2016 Danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: fresh snow Danger pattern: vn6 Cold weather, poorly bonded fresh snow with wind Risk assessment Danger in the mountains will be above about 1800 m above sea level due to larger... |
 | Triple Slovenian victory at the Youth World Championships
9.11.2016
Triple Slovenian victory at the Youth World Championships in China: Janja 1st, Mia 2nd, Vita 3rd in lead. Slovenia is celebrating in China, as the young sport climbers swept the competition on November 9 at the youth world championship in sport climbing Guangzhou 2016. In the cadet category up to 1... |
 | Poll - View from Kozji vrh
7.11.2016
Can Storžič be seen from Kozji vrh? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Kozji vrh is a 1628-meter-high mountain located above the right bank of the Kokra River. Poll results: 71 % Yes 18 % I don't know 11 % No The poll, which ran from 2.11.2016 to 7.11.2016, ... |
 | Domen Kastelic Accident
3.11.2016
The Alpine Association of Slovenia, in agreement with the family, announces that 34-year-old top Slovenian alpinist Domen Kastelic from Novo mesto (member of the Academic Alpine Section) died in the mountains above Val Veny in Italy. He had gone there last week together with his Italian climbing par... |
 | Poll - bivak IV
2.11.2016
Where is bivak IV located? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Na Rušju. Bivak IV or bivak Na Rušju is located between Stenar and Dolkova špica. Poll results: 65 % Na Rušju 13 % Za Akom 10 % I don't know 7 % Na Jezerih 5 % In Velika Dnina The poll ran from 27.10.2... |
 | Survey - Črni vrh
27.10.2016
What is the name of the highest peak of Čemšeniška planina? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - Črni vrh. Črni vrh is with 1204 meters the highest peak of Čemšeniška planina, or Velika planina, which is another name for the mentioned mountain range. Survey result... |
 | Trdinova Trail in Kočevski Rog thoroughly restored
26.10.2016
Markacists of the Inter-Society Committee of mountaineering associations of Dolenjska and Bela Krajina restored sections of the Trdinova Trail between Soteska, Podstenice and Vrh Roga, and between Baza 20 and Podstenice on Saturday, 22 October 2016. In addition to the mentioned two sections, we also... |
 | Survey - Larches in autumn colors
24.10.2016
Do you like to observe larches in autumn colors? That was the question in the previous survey. Survey results: 92 % Yes 5 % No 3 % I don't know In the survey that took place from 21.10.2016 to 24.10.2016, just over 600 users of the Hribi.net portal participated.... |
 | Janja Garnbret with victory in China already the overall World Cup winner...
23.10.2016
Janja Garnbret with victory in China already the overall World Cup winner. Sport climber Janja Garnbret added her fourth win of the year in the World Cup to her September world championship title on the Xiamen event on October 23, thus securing the overall 2016 World Cup win in lead before the Nove... |
 | Poll - view from Veliki Snežnik
21.10.2016
Can Kamniško sedlo be seen from Veliki Snežnik? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. From Veliki Snežnik, on a nice day, the Kamniško Savinjske Alpe can be seen, where between Brana and Planjava we see Kamniško sedlo. Poll results: 68 % Yes 25 % No 7 % I don't ... |
 | It's getting more wintery in the mountains
20.10.2016
In the high mountains up to about 20 cm of snow has already fallen, by tomorrow morning another 10 to 25 cm possible. Snow will also fall in the mid-mountains. Forecast for the mountain areas (ARSO) Thursday, 20.10.2016 at 5am Today cloudy and foggy with precipitation. Snow line between 1000 and 13... |
 | Poll - Hochstuhl
17.10.2016
Have you already been to Hochstuhl? That was the question in the previous poll. Hochstuhl is a 2104-meter-high peak located in the Karawanks. Poll results: 51 % Yes 47 % No 2 % Don't know In the poll that ran from 13.10.2016 to 17.10.2016, 567 users of the Hribi.net portal participated.... |
 | Survey - Virje Waterfall
13.10.2016
In which Alps is the Virje Waterfall located? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - in the Julian Alps. The Virje Waterfall is the waterfall of the Gljun stream, located near the village of Plužna above Bovec. Survey results: 57 % In the Julian Alps 22 % I don't kn... |
 | Even the mid-mountain ranges have been blanketed in snow
11.10.2016
In the past few days there has been occasional light snowfall in the mountains, but last night the snow line dropped below 1000 meters in places. In the high mountains there is up to about 20 cm of snow, in the mid-mountain ranges the most snow is in the eastern Karawanks and on Pohorje. Forecast f... |
 | After one of the better summer seasons, only lower-lying mountain huts remain open.
10.10.2016
After one of the better summer seasons, only lower-lying mountain huts remain open. This year's summer mountaineering season has generally been one of the better ones in the last five years. It reached its peak in August as expected, but with clear and warm weather in September, it put the finishing... |
 | Survey - Planina Blato
10.10.2016
Have you been to Planina Blato this year? That was the question in the previous survey. Planina Blato, a still living alpine pasture, is part of the Fužinske Planine mountains and the starting point for numerous hiking tours. Survey results: 69 % No 30 % Yes 1 % I don't know The survey, which ran... |
 | Poll - view from Strelovec
5.10.2016
Can you see Raduha from Strelovec? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Strelovec is a panoramic peak in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, from which the nearby Raduha can be nicely seen on a clear day. Poll results: 74 % Yes 17 % I don't know 9 % No The poll, which ra... |
 | Orienteering Competition on Pokljuka
4.10.2016
Successful first international mountain orienteering competition on Pokljuka. Pokljuka, known as a tough orienteering nut, hosted the first international mountain orienteering competition from September 30 to October 2, 2016, organized by the Alpine Association of Slovenia or its Youth Commission in... |
 | Snow has blanketed the mountains
3.10.2016
A cold front has passed through Slovenia, bringing not only precipitation but also a noticeable cooling. At 2500 m altitude, the air cooled to about -3°C, and the snow line dropped below 1800 m in places, with a few cm of snow falling above that altitude. Forecast for the mountain world (ARSO) Mond... |
 | Poll - Black Lake on Pohorje
29.09.2016
Have you ever been to Black Lake on Pohorje? That was the question in the previous poll. Black Lake is an artificial lake located in the middle of the vast forests of Pohorje. Poll results: 56 % Yes 42 % No 2 % I don't know In the poll that ran from 23.9.2016 to 29.9.2016, 679 users of the Hribi.... |
 | Trail to Vrtača rerouted
28.09.2016
A few days ago, police forwarded us a report from Austrian colleagues about a major landslide on the northern part of Vrtača. We are publishing the further measures taken by Tržič trail maintainers after inspecting the trail condition. After receiving the report, we informed the trail maintainers of... |
 | Safer also on Jalovec
27.09.2016
The technical team of path maintainers of the Alpine Association of Slovenia was fully occupied last week. At the end of the working week, its members renovated the path to Škrlatica, just a few days later also the very demanding mountaineering path to Jalovec. On 23 and 24 September 2016, members o... |
| Charity gathering in support of Dejan Koren - Deko
27.09.2016
Dejan Koren - Deko was seriously injured this January while climbing a waterfall near Rabelj Lake. He is currently recovering in the Stara Gora rehabilitation center near Nova Gorica. Dejan's friends have decided to organize a charity climbing gathering at Camp Tura (below Gradiška Tura) on October... |
 | Safer ascent to Škrlatica
26.09.2016
Following the completed action, the ascent to Škrlatica is safer. The markers of Planinsko društvo Dovje-Mojstrana and the technical team of PZS succeeded last week in carrying out all planned maintenance works on the very demanding alpine path to Škrlatica. On 22 September 2016, the technical team ... |
 | WARNING! Major rockfall below the summit of Vrtača
24.09.2016
On the Austrian side, a major rockfall occurred below the summit of Vrtača. Pilots of the Austrian police helicopter unit observed a large rocky landslide on the northern side of Vrtača, which due to its size may also affect the condition of the hiking trail leading to the summit on the Slovenian si... |
 | Survey - mountaineering stamps
23.09.2016
Do you collect mountaineering stamps? That was the question in the previous survey. Survey results: 46 % Yes 32 % No 15 % Occasionally I stamp one 7 % Only those with SPP The survey, which ran from 19.9.2016 to 23.9.2016, was participated in by 659 users of the Hribi.net portal.... |
 | Path to Jalovec closed on 23 and 24 September
22.09.2016
Path between Kotovo sedlo and Jalovec closed on 23 and 24 September. Due to maintenance works on the very demanding mountain path between Kotovo sedlo and Jalovec, the path will be closed on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 September 2016. In accordance with Article 16 of the Mountain Trails Act (Official ... |
 | Missing student Ilya Kozlovsky
21.09.2016
Missing is the 27-year-old student Ilya Kozlovsky, who set off on a hike to the Triglav Mountains on September 9, 2016. If you have seen him or have any information about him, please report it to the police. Ilya Kozlovsky set off from Bled on September 9 for a hike in Triglav National Park, but has... |
 | Path to Škrlatica to be closed on Thursday or Friday
21.09.2016
A week ago we announced a work action on Škrlatica. Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the action was postponed by a week. The replacement work action is planned for the end of this week - on Thursday, 22nd or Friday, 23rd September. The exact day will be chosen during the week, as the choice of... |
 | Survey - view from Krasji vrh
19.09.2016
Can Lake Krn be seen from Krasji vrh? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - no. Krasji vrh is a 1773 meters high peak above the valley of the Soča river, from which Lake Krn cannot be seen. Survey results: 72 % No 16 % I don't know 14 % Yes The survey, which ran f... |
 | Škofic just off the podium
18.09.2016
Domen Škofic finished 4th in lead on the final day of the World Sport Climbing Championships in Paris, equaling his result from two years ago. This is Slovenia's most successful World Championships to date, as the trio returns home with medals from the noblest sport climbing competition: Janja Garnb... |