 | Garnbret and Škofic's Victory in Chamonix
13.07.2016
Historic double Slovenian victory by Garnbret and Škofic in Chamonix. Slovenian sport climbing reached a new milestone with a double victory. At the opening lead World Cup event in Chamonix on July 12, 2016, Janja Garnbret and Domen Škofic triumphed. Last year's Chamonix winner and European champio... |
 | Accident on the path to Vodnikov dom
12.07.2016
Today at 14:51, during the ascent from Voj towards Vodnikov dom in the municipality of Bohinj, three Danish hikers missed the marked path and strayed into an impassable area. One of the hikers slipped into the depths and died at the scene due to severe injuries. Mountain rescuers from GRS Bohinj wit... |
 | Poll - window in Rž
9.07.2016
Does a natural window exist in Rž? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Rž is a scenic mountain that lies between Kredarica and Rjavina. Poll results: 51 % Yes 34 % No 15 % I don't know In the poll that ran from 4.7.2016 to 9.7.2016, just over 430 users of the... |
 | 171 years ago Jakob Aljaž was born
6.07.2016
On this day 171 years ago, Jakob Aljaž was born. Jakob Aljaž, who was a parish priest in Dovje, is today primarily known for having a small metal tower erected on the summit of Triglav. Aljaž Tower, which was built in 1895, is today a symbol of Triglav and Slovenianhood.... |
 | Fourth Soča Outdoor Festival
4.07.2016
Fourth Soča Outdoor Festival thrilled outdoor sports enthusiasts On the main part of the Soča Outdoor Festival, around 700 running enthusiasts gathered last weekend, proving their endurance on three different trail runs. The active happenings at the confluence of the crystal-clear green rivers Tolm... |
 | Survey - view from Slemenova špica
4.07.2016
Can Prisojnik be seen from Slemenova špica? That was the question in the previous survey. Slemenova špica is a panoramic peak above Tamar, from which Prisojnik is visible. Survey results: 49 % Yes 44 % No 7 % I don't know The survey, which ran from 29.6.2016 to 4.7.2016, was participated in by ju... |
| Mountain Accidents
1.07.2016
Mountain Accidents 30.6.2016 18:48 BOVEC At 18:48, two foreign hikers got lost in the Mangart area in the municipality of Bovec. The female hiker was found unharmed in the evening hours, while a search operation was launched for her companion. After verifying data from the police and GRS Bovec, mem... |
 | Survey - Slovenian flag
29.06.2016
Do you take the Slovenian flag to the mountains for national holidays? That was the question in the recent survey. The Slovenian flag was first publicly raised on 26.6.1991 in Ljubljana at Republic Square. Survey results: 93 % No 5 % Yes 2 % Sometimes The survey, which ran from 25.6.2016 to 29.6.... |
 | There are still many snow patches in the mountains
28.06.2016
Although there has been no official snow cover at the meteorological station on Kredarica for several days, there are still quite a few snow patches in the high mountains, some of which will persist for some time. Full winter gear is required for safe crossing of the snow patches. Forecast for the ... |
 | Poll - sleeping at Kredarica
25.06.2016
Have you ever slept at Kredarica? That was the question in the previous poll. In the Triglavski dom at Kredarica, 141 people can stay in rooms, and 200 on shared bunks. Poll results: 56 % Yes 43 % No 1 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 21.6.2016 to 25.6.2016, had just over 650 participants ... |
 | There is still 35 cm of snow at Kredarica
22.06.2016
At Kredarica there was still 35 cm of snow at the ARSO meteorological station at 8 a.m. today. In shaded locations in gullies there is still some snow in places in the mid-mountains, while in the high mountains there are still many snowfields where full winter gear is required for safe passage. For... |
 | Poll - Bistriška špica
21.06.2016
Where is Bistriška špica located? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - on Peca. Bistriška špica is a panoramic peak located on the Austrian side of Peca. Poll results: 56 % On Peca 20 % I don't know 11 % On Struška 5 % On Menina planina 4 % On Golte 4 % On Raduha T... |
 | More than two thousand mountain enthusiasts on Golte
19.06.2016
Mountaineering and mountain biking experiences on Golte attracted more than two thousand mountain lovers The sun was the guide for more than two thousand hikers, mountain bikers, and other mountain and nature enthusiasts of all generations who gathered on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at the Day of Slov... |
 | Almost 1 meter of snow remains at Kredarica
17.06.2016
At Kredarica there was still 95 cm of snow at the ARSO meteorological station at 8 a.m. today. Some snow, especially in gullies, is still present in the mid-mountains. Full winter gear is still required for safe visits to the high mountains. Forecast for the mountain region (ARSO) Friday, 17.6.2016... |
 | Poll - Veliki vrh in the Košuta ridge
16.06.2016
Which peak is the westernmost two-thousander in the Košuta ridge? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Veliki vrh. Veliki vrh is a 2088 meters high peak located in the western part of our longest ridge. Poll results: 67 % Veliki vrh 15 % Košutnikov turn 13 % Košutic... |
 | Day of Slovenian Mountaineering Experiences 2016
14.06.2016
Day of Slovenian Mountaineering Experiences 2016 with the opening of the Slovenian Touring Cycle Route. The Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) has been celebrating the Day of Slovenian Mountaineers for more than 30 years, and for the fifth year under the umbrella of the Day of Slovenian Mountaine... |
 | Poll - view from Stenar
13.06.2016
Can you see Pogačnikov dom from Stenar? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Stenar is a 2501 meter high mountain in the Julian Alps, from which Pogačnikov dom on Kriške pode can be seen on a clear day. Poll results: 69 % Yes 26 % No 5 % I don't know The poll,... |
 | Still 130 cm of snow at Kredarica
11.06.2016
At Kredarica there was still 130 cm of snow at the ARSO meteorological station at 8 a.m. today. Some snow, especially in the gullies, is still present in the mid-mountains. Full winter gear is still required for safe visits to the high mountains. Forecast for the mountain world (ARSO) Saturday, 11.... |
 | Poll - View from Dleskovec
10.06.2016
Can Raduha be seen from Dleskovec? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Dleskovec is a 1965-meter-high mountain in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, from which the nearby Raduha can be nicely seen. Poll results: 76 % Yes 13 % No 11 % I don't know The poll, which ran fr... |
 | Paraglider found dead in the Stol area
7.06.2016
Today at 14:42, in the area of "Kobariški" Stol, municipality of Kobarid, a paraglider landed due to weakness and reported his condition via radio to the group he was previously at the take-off site with. After that, contact with him was lost. Mountain rescuers from GRS Tolmin and a crew with a heli... |
 | PZS, GRZS and Police for Safer Mountain Visits
7.06.2016
Before the summer mountaineering season, PZS, GRZS and the Police are calling for safer visits to the mountains. With the Day of Slovenian Mountaineering Experiences, which on June 18 invites adults, young people and the youngest mountaineers as well as ski mountaineers to Golte with all-day mounta... |
 | Poll - Lešanska Planina
7.06.2016
Where is Lešanska Planina located? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - on Dobrča. Lešanska Planina is a scenic mountain pasture located on the eastern slope of Dobrča. Poll results: 73 % On Dobrča 11 % I don't know 9 % On Struška 4 % On Golteh 3 % On Uršlja Gora I... |
 | Still more than a meter and a half of snow in the high mountains
6.06.2016
In the mountains there is still quite a lot of snow. On Kredarica there were still 160 cm at 8 a.m. today. Forecast for the alpine region (ARSO) Monday, 6.6.2016 at 5 a.m. Today variable to mostly cloudy, occasionally foggy. Especially midday and afternoon local showers, partly thunderstorms. Light... |
 | Poll - Devil's Bridge
1.06.2016
How many meters above the Tolminka River does the Devil's Bridge rise? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - 60 meters. The Devil's Bridge is located in the Tolmin Gorges, rising 60 meters above the Tolminka River. Poll results: 50 % 60 meters 16 % 77 meters 11 % 25 ... |
 | There is still 195 cm of snow at Kredarica
31.05.2016
Although temperatures in recent days have been summery, there is still quite a bit of snow in the mountains. At Kredarica, there was still 195 cm this morning. Forecast for the mountain world (ARSO) Tuesday, 31.5.2016 at 6am Today it will be variable to mostly cloudy, local showers and thunderstorm... |
 | Poll - Mišelj vrh
28.05.2016
Can Mišelj vrh be seen from Studorski preval? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - no. Studorski preval is located between Ablanco and Veliki Draški vrh, from which Mišelj vrh cannot be seen, as it is obscured by the nearby Tosc. Poll results: 52 % No 38 % Yes 10 % ... |
 | Accident in the mountains
26.05.2016
At 13:08 between Okrešlje and Kamniško sedlo in the municipality of Solčava a foreign female hiker suffered a fatal accident when she slipped and fell approximately 200 meters deep, one male hiker was lightly injured. Mountain rescuers from GRS Celje and an SV helicopter with a female flying doctor ... |
 | Timetables in the Alps 2016
26.05.2016
On the occasion of Alpine Convention Day, the eighth edition of the "Timetables in the Alps" booklet has been released today, containing 48 bus, train, cable car, and ferry lines through the Slovenian Alps and across the border. The booklet has also been upgraded this year we have added 9 lines dom... |
 | Poll - First ascenders of Triglav
25.05.2016
Who among the following was not a first ascender of Triglav? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Žiga Zois. Lovrenc Willomitzer, Štefan Rožič, Matevž Kos and Luka Korošec were first ascenders of Triglav, while Žiga Zois was only the initiator. Poll results: 72 % Ži... |
 | There is still 3 meters of snow in the high mountains
24.05.2016
Today at 8 a.m. there was still 300 cm of snow at Kredarica, of which about 20 cm is new. At Vogel, however, there is no longer any snow cover at the ARSO meteorological station. Forecast for the mountain world (ARSO) Tuesday, 24.5.2016 at 6 a.m. Today it will be cloudy or foggy for most of the day... |
 | Survey - Iron Water
21.05.2016
Have you ever drunk Iron Water (mineral spring below Olševa)? That was the question in the previous survey. Iron or Acidic Water is a mineral spring in the Karawanks, more precisely below Olševa. The water, which has a slightly acidic taste, is rich in iron, magnesium and calcium. Survey results: ... |
 | Still 320 cm of snow at Kredarica
19.05.2016
Today at 8 am there was still 320 cm of snow at Kredarica, and 25 cm at Vogel. Forecast for the mountains (ARSO) Thursday, 19.5.2016 at 6 am Today mostly cloudy, only on Pohorje initially partly clear. Especially midday and in the afternoon occasional light rain, above about 2000 m light snow. A so... |
 | Survey - Krofička
17.05.2016
Have you ever been to Krofička (2083 m)? That was the question in the previous survey. Krofička (also Grofička) is a panoramic peak located between Logar Valley and Robanov kot. Survey results: 64% No 35% Yes 1% I don't know The survey, which ran from 13.5.2016 to 17.5.2016, was participated in b... |
 | Snow conditions 16.5.2016
16.05.2016
General avalanche danger level - Monday, 16 May 2016 Danger level 2 on the European 5-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: weak layers Danger pattern: vn10 Spring situation Risk assessment Danger in the mountains above about 2000 m a.s.l. midday and afternoon due to daily warming is MODERATE, leve... |
 | Rainy Zofka crowned new...
16.05.2016
Rainy Zofka crowned new state champions in mountaineering orienteering The Slovenian Mountaineering Orienteering Competition (SPOT), which took place on 14 and 15 May 2016 in the area of Celje, Šentrupert nad Laškim and Gorica pri Slivnici, under the sign of "soaked Zofka" established new national ... |
 | Winter path to Golica is closed!
13.05.2016
PD Jesenice is closing the so-called Winter Path to Golica due to damage. The Jesenice Mountaineering Association informs all visitors to Golica and the Golica Hut that due to damage and severe erosion they have closed the so-called Winter Path. They recommend choosing one of the other paths for th... |
 | Poll - Unica
13.05.2016
From which cave does the Unica River flow? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - from Planinska Cave. The Unica River is formed by the confluence of the Pivka River and Raka, then emerges from underground from Planinska Cave. Poll results: 74 % From Planinska Cave 13... |
 | Snow conditions 12.5.2016
12.05.2016
General danger level - Thursday, 12 May 2016 Danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wet snow Risk assessment Danger in the mountains above about 2000 m a.s.l. is MODERATE, level 2, lower where there is little snow LOW, level 1. Avalanche can be triggered by larg... |
 | Slovenian Mountain Orienteering Competition 2016
10.05.2016
The Slovenian Mountain Orienteering Competition (SPOT) 2016 will take place in the vicinity of Celje, Šentrupert nad Laškim and Gorica pri Slivnici on 14 and 15 May 2016, attracting around 300 competitors from all over Slovenia, who will compete in various categories for the title of national champi... |
 | Survey - Little Elephant
10.05.2016
In which gorges is the "Little Elephant" located? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - in the gorges of Mostnica. Mostnica is a shorter river that flows through the Voje Valley. On its path it has several waterfalls and also flows through picturesque gorges in whic... |
 | Snow conditions 9.5.2016
9.05.2016
General danger level - Monday, 9 May 2016 The danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wet snow Hazard pattern: vn10 Spring situation Risk assessment The danger in the mountains above about 2000 m above sea level is in the midday and afternoon, when the snow soft... |
 | Strayed from the path to Triglav
8.05.2016
Yesterday at 13:54, a report was received that a group of Czech citizens had strayed from the path from the direction of Plemenice towards the summit of Triglav. Due to snow cover and unfamiliarity with the terrain, they did not dare to continue or return back. Members of GRS Bovec located the hiker... |
 | Missing hiker found on Menina Planina
7.05.2016
Today at 6:00 a.m., a search operation for a missing person was resumed on the slopes of Menina Planina in the municipality of Kamnik, which had already been conducted at the beginning of January and then suspended. Shortly after 9:00 a.m., mountain rescuers from GRS Kamnik and Celje, as well as dog... |
 | Poll - Cicka
7.05.2016
Have you ever ridden with "Cicka" across the Sava River? That was the question in the previous poll. Cicka is a hand-operated cableway with which we cross to the other side of the Sava River. We will ride with Cicka if we decide to ascend from Zidani Most to Kum. Poll results: 79 % No 18 % Yes 3 %... |
 | Snow conditions 6.5.2016
6.05.2016
General avalanche danger level - Friday, 6 May 2016 Danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: Danger pattern: vn10 Spring situation Risk assessment Avalanche danger in the mountains above about 2000 m above sea level is during midday and afternoon, when snow softe... |
 | Poll - Bled Island
5.05.2016
Have you been to Bled Island already? That was the question in the previous poll. Bled Island is located in the middle of Lake Bled, and on it stands the Church of the Assumption of Mary. Poll results: 74 % Yes 24 % No 2 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 2.5.2016 to 5.5.2016, was participat... |
 | Road over Vršič Pass is open again
4.05.2016
Road over Vršič Pass is passable for cars with winter equipment. Road to Mangart Saddle is still closed. Source: http://www.promet.si... |
 | Snow conditions 3.5.2016
3.05.2016
General danger level - Tuesday, 3 May 2016 Danger is level 3 on the European 5-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: wet snow Danger pattern: vn10 Spring situation Risk assessment Danger in the mountains above about 1800 m a.s.l. due to larger amounts of new snow from end of week CONSIDERABLE, ... |
 | Poll - view from Mojstrovica
2.05.2016
Can you see Kepa from Mojstrovica? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Mojstrovica is a panoramic peak in the Karavanks, from which the nearby Kepa can be nicely seen. Poll results: 64 % Yes 20 % I don't know 16 % No The poll, which ran from 28.4.2016 to 2.5.... |
 | Snow conditions 1.5.2016
1.05.2016
General danger level - Sunday, 1 May 2016 Danger is level 3 on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: fresh snow, wet snow Danger pattern: vn6 Cold weather, poorly bonded fresh snow with wind Risk assessment Danger in the mountains will be, especially in the Julians already abov... |