 | Snow conditions in the mountains 27.1.2017
27.01.2017
The danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: drifted snow Danger pattern: Cold weather, fresh snow deposited by wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger is MODERATE, level 2, in most of our mountains above about 1800 m elevation. Spontaneous avalanching is not expec... |
 | Survey - Veška kopa
25.01.2017
The northernmost two-thousander in the Karawanks is? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - Veška kopa. Veška kopa / Wackendorfer Spitze is a 2074 meters high peak located on the Austrian side of Peca. Survey results: 38 % Kepa 17 % Ojstrc 16 % Stol 15 % Mali Obir 1... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 23.1.2017
23.01.2017
The danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind slab Danger pattern: Cold weather, poorly bonded fresh snow with wind Risk assessment The avalanche danger is MODERATE, level 2, in most of our mountains above about 1700 m. Spontaneous avalanching is not expected... |
 | 28th National Competition Youth and Mountains
21.01.2017
Idrija hosted the 28th National Competition Youth and Mountains on Saturday, January 21, 2017, the most established mountaineering competition for young people testing knowledge, skills, and experiences from all areas and forms of mountaineering activities. In the oldest Slovenian mining town, the e... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 20.1.2017
21.01.2017
General danger level - Friday, 20 January 2017 Danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind slab Danger pattern: Cold weather, poorly bonded fresh snow with wind Risk assessment The avalanche danger is MODERATE, level 2, in most of our mountains above about 1300... |
 | Survey - binoculars
19.01.2017
Do you take binoculars with you to the mountains? That was the question in the previous survey. Binoculars are an optical device with which we can bring closer the image of distant objects, people... Survey results: 64 % No 20 % Occasionally 16 % Yes In the survey that ran from 14.1.2017 to 19.1.... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 18.1.2017
18.01.2017
General avalanche danger level - Wednesday, 18. 1. 2017 The danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind slab Danger pattern: Cold weather, poorly bonded fresh snow with wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger is MODERATE, level 2, in most of our mountains above s... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 16.1.2017
16.01.2017
Danger is level 3 on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: wind slab Danger pattern: Cold weather, fresh snow poorly bonded by wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE, level 3, in most of our mountains above about 1000 m elevation. Spontaneous avalanching will be... |
 | Poll - Tromejnik
14.01.2017
Is Tromejnik the highest peak in Prekmurje? That was the question in the recent poll. The correct answer is - no. Tromejnik is 390 meters high and 28 meters lower than the highest peak in Prekmurje, which is Sotinski breg or Kugla. Poll results: 53 % No 25 % Yes 22 % I don't know In the poll tha... |
 | Avalanche Awareness Day - Pokljuka
13.01.2017
For all those still hesitating... There will be enough snow... We have extended the registration deadline to Wednesday, 18.01.2017. More information here: http://www.grzs.si/novice.php?pid=474 Cordially invited... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 13.1.2017
13.01.2017
General danger level - Friday, 13. 1. 2017 Danger is level 3 on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: fresh snow Danger pattern: Snowfall after a longer period of frost Danger pattern: Cold weather, fresh snow not well bonded with wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger is rapid... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 12.1.2017
12.01.2017
General danger level - Thursday, 12. 1. 2017 Danger is level 1 on the European five-level scale - LOW. Main problem: favorable conditions, fresh snow, wind-blown snow Danger pattern: Snowfall after a longer period of frost Danger pattern: Cold weather, fresh snow not bonded with wind Risk assessmen... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 10.1.2017
10.01.2017
General danger level - Tuesday, 10. 1. 2017 Danger is level 1 on the European five-level scale - LOW. Main problem: favorable conditions Risk assessment Avalanche danger is level 1, LOW. The snowpack is stable, hard and icy in places. High risk of slipping. Snow conditions There is little snow in ... |
 | Ice climber Janez Svoljšak fifth
9.01.2017
At the second event of the 2017 Ice Climbing World Cup, held from January 7 to 9 in Beijing, China, Slovenian representative Janez Svoljšak (AO PD Kranj), last year's European champion in difficulty, claimed an excellent fifth place. In recent years, Slovenia's most successful ice climber Janez Svol... |
 | Poll - view from Slavnik
7.01.2017
Is Vremščica visible from Slavnik? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Slavnik is a panoramic peak from which Vremščica is nicely visible. Poll results: 88 % Yes 7 % I don't know 5 % No The poll, which ran from 3.1.2017 to 7.1.2017, was participated in by 525... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 6.1.2017
6.01.2017
General danger level - Friday, 6. 1. 2017 Danger is level 1 on the European five-level scale - LOW. Main problem: favorable conditions Risk assessment Avalanche danger is level 1, LOW. The snowpack is stable, hard and icy in places. There is a high risk of slips. Snow conditions There is little sn... |
 | Poll - highest peak of Bela krajina
3.01.2017
Is the highest peak of Bela krajina higher than 1000 m? That was the question in the recent poll. The correct answer is - yes. Bela krajina has 7 peaks higher than 1000 meters and one more unnamed. The highest among them is the 1077 meters high Kopa, located in the middle of the vast forests of Ko... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 2.1.2017
2.01.2017
General danger level - Monday, 2 January 2017 Danger is level 1 on the European five-level scale - LOW. Main problem: favourable conditions Risk assessment Avalanche danger is level 1, LOW. The snowpack is stable, hard and icy in places. High risk of slipping. Snow conditions Little snow in the mo... |
 | Accident on Veliki Oltar
31.12.2016
Yesterday at 14:36, a mountaineer was fatally injured in a fall on Veliki Oltar in the municipality of Kranjska Gora. Rescuers from GRS Mojstrana transported him to the valley with the help of a Slovenian Army helicopter, where he was taken over by the funeral service. Source: http://www.grzs.s... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 29.12.2016
29.12.2016
General avalanche danger level - Thursday, 29. 12. 2016 Danger is level 1 on the European five-level scale - LOW. Main problem: favourable conditions Risk assessment Avalanche danger is level 1, LOW. The snowpack is stable and mostly hard and partially icy. Therefore, high risk of slips. Snow cond... |
 | Poll - New Year's Eve
27.12.2016
Will you celebrate New Year's Eve in the mountains? That was the question in the previous poll. Poll results: 77 % No 15 % Yes 8 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 23.12.2016 to 27.12.2016, had 573 participants from the Hribi.net portal users.... |
 | Holiday greetings
23.12.2016
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and safe year 2017. Best regards, Hribi.net editorial team... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 23.12.2016
23.12.2016
General danger level - Friday, 23. 12. 2016 Danger level is 1 on the European five-level scale - LOW. Main problem: favorable conditions Risk assessment Avalanche danger is level 1, LOW. The snowpack is stable, mostly hard and partially icy. Therefore, there is a high risk of slipping. Snow condit... |
 | Survey - Lisca
23.12.2016
Have you ever been to Lisca (948 m)? That was the question in the previous survey. Lisca is a panoramic mountain in the Posavje Hills, located north of Sevnica. Survey results: 57 % Yes 42 % No 1 % I don't know The survey, which ran from 12.12.2016 to 17.12.2016, was participated in by 665 users ... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 21.12.2016
21.12.2016
General danger level - Wednesday, 21. 12. 2016 Danger is level 1 on the European five-level scale - LOW. Main problem: favourable conditions Risk assessment Avalanche danger is level 1, LOW. The snowpack is stable and mostly hard and icy in places. Therefore there is a high risk of slips. Snow con... |
 | Closed trail to Lipnik near Vinska Gora
17.12.2016
Mountaineering Club Vinska Gora announces that due to trail damage they have closed their hiking trail to Lipnik. PD Vinska Gora announces that due to the damaged bridge over Prešnica stream passage is impossible on the hiking loop »Po poteh Vinske Gore« on the trail section Razgorce Z-Lipnik. The t... |
 | Poll - View from Tamar Hut
17.12.2016
Is Mangart visible from Tamar Hut? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - no. Poll results: 89% No 8% Yes 3% I don't know The poll, which ran from 12.12.2016 to 17.12.2016, was participated in by 625 users of the Hribi.net portal.... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 16.12.2016
16.12.2016
General danger level - Friday, 16.12.2016 Danger is level 1 on the European five-level scale - LOW. Main factor: favourable conditions Risk assessment Avalanche danger is level 1, LOW. The snow cover is stable and mostly hard and icy in places. Therefore there is a high risk of slipping. Snow cond... |
 | For safer visits to the mountains
16.12.2016
The approaching beautiful days and holidays are perfect for visiting the mountains. However, we must not forget that there is already snow in the high mountains and in some mid-mountains, especially on northern slopes and above 2000 meters. The GRZS mountain accident statistics and recent fatal acci... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 12.12.2016
13.12.2016
General danger level - Monday, 12.12.2016 Danger is level 1 on the European five-level scale - LOW. Main problem: favourable conditions Risk assessment Avalanche danger is level 1, LOW. The snowpack is stable and mostly hard and partially icy. Therefore, there is a high risk of slipping. Snow cond... |
 | Poll - Kršičevec
12.12.2016
Have you ever been to Kršičevec (1091 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. Kršičevec is a scenic mountain located between the Pivka Basin and the Javorniki. Poll results: 87 % No 11 % Yes 2 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 7.12.2016 to 12.12.2016, was participated in by 488 user... |
 | Accident on Olševa and Škrlatica
11.12.2016
Today at 10:49 a.m. a female hiker slipped under Olševa in the municipality of Solčava, fell into the depths, and was so severely injured that she died at the scene. Mountain rescuers from GRS Celje and the crew of the SV helicopter transported the deceased hiker to the valley. Today at 3:26 p.m. a... |
 | Accident in the mountains
10.12.2016
Today at 14.04 on the slope of Srednje Ponce, Rateče settlement, Kranjska Gora municipality, a hiker slipped and died due to severe injuries. Mountain rescuers GRS Rateče transported him to the valley with the help of a Slovenian Army helicopter and handed him over to the funeral service. Source: R... |
 | Snow conditions 9.12.2016
10.12.2016
General danger level - Friday, 9.12.2016 Danger is level 1 on the European 5-level scale - LOW. Main problem: Risk assessment Avalanche danger is level 1, LOW. Only wind slab areas on steeper slopes are more dangerous, where with greater additional load you might still trigger a small slab avalanch... |
 | International Day of Mountains 2016: mountaineering culture
9.12.2016
On Sunday, December 11, we celebrate the International Day of Mountains, observed since 2003 when, following the successful International Year of Mountains 2002, the UN General Assembly proclaimed this day a special day dedicated to mountains. Each year it is devoted to a selected theme, and this ye... |
 | With joint forces for safer mountain visits...
8.12.2016
With joint forces for safer mountain visits in winter and abroad. Ahead of the winter mountaineering season, the Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia (GRZS), the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) and the Police presented at a press conference on 8 December in Ljubljana an analysis of this yea... |
 | Opening of the new European long-distance path E12 in Slovenia
7.12.2016
The Commission for European Long-Distance Paths in Slovenia (KEUPS), in collaboration with the Coastal Mountaineering Association Koper and the Municipality of Koper, invites you on Saturday, December 10, 2016, to the official opening of the European Long-Distance Path E12 SLO, which runs from Škofi... |
 | Poll - View from Košenjak
7.12.2016
Can Peca be seen from Košenjak? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Košenjak is a panoramic peak above Dravograd, from which Peca can be seen. Poll results: 70 % Yes 19 % Don't know 11 % No The poll, which ran from 30.11.2016 to 7.12.2016, was participated in... |
 | Snow conditions 5.12.2016
5.12.2016
General avalanche danger level - Monday, 5 December 2016 Danger level is 1 on the European five-level scale - LOW. Main problem: wind slab Risk assessment Avalanche danger is level 1, LOW. Only wind slab areas on steeper slopes are more dangerous, where under greater additional load you might still... |
 | 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... |