 | 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... |
 | 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 ... |