 | Mia Krampl bronze at youth European Championships in lead...
4.09.2016
Mia Krampl bronze at the youth European Championships in lead climbing. At the youth European Championships in lead climbing in Austrian Mitterdorf, Mia Krampl climbed to the bronze medal in the cadet girls category on September 3rd, after being the world youth runner-up in lead last year among olde... |
 | Accident in the mountains
4.09.2016
Today at 9:06 on the path from Komarče towards Slap Savica, municipality of Bohinj, a hiker fell into the abyss. Mountain rescuers from GRS Bohinj, the on-duty team from GRS Brnik, and a crew with a helicopter from the Slovenian Army intervened. The hiker was found dead. They transported him to the ... |
 | Slovenian Alpine Museum receives King Albert I. award in Switzerland...
3.09.2016
Slovenian Alpine Museum receives King Albert I. award in Switzerland. The Slovenian Alpine Museum (SPM) received the King Albert I. Foundation award on September 3 in the Diavolezza mountain hut in Switzerland, which is the first such award for Slovenia and confirmation of SPM's significant contribu... |
 | Poll - Brana and Turska gora
2.09.2016
Is Brana higher than Turska gora? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Brana (2253 m) is 2 meters higher than the neighboring Turska gora (2251 m). Poll results: 69 % Yes 26 % No 5 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 29.8.2016 to 2.9.2016, was participated... |
 | Still missing: Aleš was last seen at Kredarica
29.08.2016
54-year-old Aleš Komac from Kočevje has been missing since FRIDAY 26.08.2016, when he left home in the morning hours with a small dog, police say. The dog was last seen at Planika hut and around 15h he was reportedly returning from Planika. His Mercedes Benz A160 vehicle, reg. no. CE R8-946, blue in... |
 | Poll - Peričnik
29.08.2016
Which tributary of the Triglavska Bistrica is Peričnik? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - left. Peričnik is an alpine stream with two waterfalls that flows into the Triglavska Bistrica. Poll results: 84 % Left 16 % Right In the poll that ran from 24.8.2016 to 29... |
 | Dead mountaineer found in the Turski Žleb area
28.08.2016
Today at 7:55, a mountaineer noticed a motionless mountaineer in the Turski Žleb above Okrešelj in the municipality of Solčava. Rescuers from GRS Celje and the on-duty team from GRS at Brnik intervened, transporting the dead mountaineer to the valley by helicopter of the Slovenian Army. At 11:18, a ... |
 | Survey - church on Jamnik
24.08.2016
Have you ever been to the church of St. Primus and Felician on Jamnik? That was the question in the previous survey. The church of St. Primus and Felician on Jamnik is located on a scenic hill between Kropa and the Nemiljščica valley. Survey results: 63 % No 35 % Yes 2 % I don't know The survey, ... |
 | Škofic with third win this year
21.08.2016
On the fourth round of the Lead World Cup, Domen Škofic claimed a new victory in Imst on August 20, 2016, while silver medallist Mina Markovič stepped onto the podium for the first time this year. After her initial three consecutive wins, young Janja Garnbret placed fifth this time due to a mistake ... |
 | Accident in the mountains
20.08.2016
Today at 13:50, two climbers were climbing roped together in Rjavina in the direction of Milijarde, municipality of Kranjska Gora, when they fell and got stuck on the wall. Mountain rescuers from GRS Mojstrana and Tolmin, and the duty team from GRS Brnik, treated the injured climber on site, after w... |
 | Poll - Animals
20.08.2016
Which of the listed animals in the mountains do you see most often? That was the question in the previous poll. In the mountains we often encounter animals, among those listed below the Rock Ptarmigan is most frequently seen, otherwise most people most often see the Alpine Chough. Poll results: 41... |
 | Safer in the mountains even in the second half of summer
19.08.2016
The statistics of mountain accidents this year has already reached the figure of 278. In as many as 58 cases, the accident was caused by slipping, 35 by lack of terrain knowledge, and in 30 by physical unpreparedness. Unfortunately, mountain rescuers have brought 10 dead hikers down from the mountai... |
 | Poll - Mojčin dom
16.08.2016
Where is Mojčin dom located? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - on Vitranc. Mojčin dom on Vitranc is located just a few dozen steps away from the former Dom na Vitrancu. Poll results: 71 % On Vitranc 9 % In Krnica 9 % I don't know 5 % In Tamar 4 % On Vršič 2 % On ... |
| 365 Plus presents AdventureMenu – eat well anywhere!
12.08.2016
AdventureMenu meals are ideal for traveling, camping, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. The biggest advantage of AdventureMenu food is preparation using traditional cooking methods and sterilization of the meal instead of dehydration. The meal can thus be enjoyed directly from the pouc... |
 | Mountain Hut under Ježa
11.08.2016
The Mountain Hut under Ježa started operating on 6 August 2016. The hut will be open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The Mountain Hut Pod Ježa, managed by the mountaineering association Valentin Stanič from Kanal, is located in the hamlet Kuščarji along the ridge road on Kanal Kolovrat... |
 | Good attendance and numerous improvements in mountain huts
11.08.2016
The Economic Commission of the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) conducted an assessment of the performance of mountain hut operations in the middle of the 2016 summer alpine season based on a questionnaire. There are 179 mountain huts, shelters, and bivouacs in Slovenia, of which 164 are service... |
 | Snow has blanketed the highest peaks
10.08.2016
With today's passage of the cold front, the snow line has dropped below 2400 meters, and a few centimeters of snow have fallen in some places. Forecast for the mountain areas (ARSO) Wednesday, 10.8.2016 at 11am Today it will be cloudy and foggy with precipitation. The snow line will drop to around ... |
 | Poll - view from Žabiški Kuk
10.08.2016
Can you see Lake Bohinj from Žabiški Kuk? That was the question in the recent poll. The correct answer is - no. Žabiški Kuk is a panoramic peak that is somewhat withdrawn towards the south, or southwest, from the main ridge of the Lower Bohinj Mountains. The view towards Lake Bohinj is blocked by ... |
 | Kopiščar Path to Prisojnik Reopened
10.08.2016
The technical team of PZS markacists, in collaboration with PD Jesenice markacists, carried out a technical action on the Kopiščar Path to Prisojnik between August 4 and 7, 2016. On this very demanding mountaineering path that leads through the front Prisojnik Window, 8 markacists withstood the cold... |
 | Aleš Česen and Luka Lindič on Broad Peak...
6.08.2016
Aleš Česen and Luka Lindič on Broad Peak and the North Summit of Gasherbrum IV Slovenian alpinists Aleš Česen (Alpski gorniški klub) and Luka Lindič (AO PD Celje - Matica) accomplished top alpinistic ascents in the Karakorum range in Pakistan in July. For acclimatization, they climbed Broad Peak (8... |
 | Poll - Martuljek Waterfalls
5.08.2016
Have you visited the Martuljek Waterfalls yet? That was the question in the previous poll. The name Martuljek Waterfalls is used for two larger waterfalls and several smaller ones on the Martuljek stream, which originates in the Za Akom cirque, from where it descends steeply towards the Sava Dolinka... |
 | Sport Climbing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
4.08.2016
At the session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) assembly, which is taking place in Rio de Janeiro in the days before the opening of the XXXI Olympic Games, they decided on August 3, 2016, to include five new sports in the program of the Games in Tokyo in 2020, where sport climbing will a... |
 | The path from Kredarica to Triglav is normally passable
3.08.2016
On Friday, July 29, 2016, the technical team of PZS path markers, in collaboration with the path maintainer PD Ljubljana-Matica, carried out a technical work action on the very demanding mountain path from Kredarica to Triglav. The weather favored the six PZS path markers only briefly. They managed ... |
 | Poll - Koča na Travniku
1.08.2016
Have you ever been to Koča na Travniku? That was the question in the previous poll. Koča na Travniku (1548 m) is located southwest of Veliki Travnik (1637 m), the latter in Smrekovško pogorje. Poll results: 73% No 25% Yes 2% I don't know The poll, which ran from 28.7.2016 to 1.8.2016, was participat... |
 | Rescued English caver
31.07.2016
Yesterday at 3:27 an English caver was injured in the Primadona cave in the Tolminske Ravne area in the Tolmin municipality at a depth of about 200 meters. "40 rescuers rushed into the heart of Tolminski Migovec. During exploration, an Englishman from the English Caving Club, who every year togethe... |
 | Accident in the mountains
30.07.2016
Today at 19:31, a female hiker was fatally injured in a fall from the path below Koroška Rinka in the municipality of Jezersko. The on-duty mountain rescue team located the injured hiker with the assistance of the Slovenian Armed Forces helicopter and transported her to the valley, where they handed... |
 | Path to Pihavec is CLOSED again
30.07.2016
Landslide in the summit section of Pihavec is active again and threatens the hiking trail leading from Pogačnikov dom to the summit of Pihavec. The path is therefore closed again! After finding that the landslide has reactivated, the path markers of Planinsko društvo Radovljica checked the situation... |
 | Fire destroys Koča Rozka on Krvavec
28.07.2016
Koča Rozka, also known as Planinski dom na Gospincu, located at the upper station of the circular cabin cable car on Krvavec, was engulfed by a fire this morning, causing significant material damage. The notification center was informed of the fire at 5:51. Source: Administration of the Republic of... |
 | Survey - View from Zelenci
28.07.2016
Can the Tamar Hut be seen from Zelenci? That was the question in the recent survey. The correct answer is - no. From Zelenci, the second source of the Sava Dolinka, the Tamar Hut cannot be seen. Survey results: 89% No 6% I don't know 5% Yes The survey, which ran from 22.7.2016 to 28.7.2016, was ... |
 | Closed trail from Kredarica and Planika to Triglav
27.07.2016
PD Ljubljana-Matica and the PZS path maintenance team announce: if the weather permits, there will be a working action by path maintainers on the mountain trail from Kredarica to Triglav on Thursday, July 28, 2016, therefore the mountain trail will be CLOSED. On the very demanding mountain trail fro... |
 | Bear attacks hunter on Gorjanci
26.07.2016
Today around 20:00, in the forest in the Gorjanci area, between Gospodična and Vahta, a bear attacked a hunter and injured him. Rescuers from NMP Novo mesto treated him and transported him to SB Novo mesto. The leader of the Rapid Response Team in case of threat to human life and property by large p... |
 | Closed trail to Bavški Grintavec
24.07.2016
PD Jesenice announces that due to a rockfall since 18.7.2016 the trail to Bavški Grintavec from the direction of Kanja saddle (Kanski preval) and from the direction of Zapotok pasture is CLOSED. Ascent to Bavški Grintavec is thus possible from the village of Soča and from Bavšica via Mali Grintavec.... |
 | Second double victory for Janja and Domen
24.07.2016
Slovenian sport climbing heroes Janja Garnbret and Domen Škofic not only defeated all competitors at the third World Cup lead climbing event in French Briançon, but also the rain that greatly complicated climbing in the final. On the evening of July 23, they stepped onto the top podium together for ... |
 | The winter path to Golica is open again
23.07.2016
Markacisti PD Jesenice have repaired the so-called Winter Path to Golica, which was closed since spring due to damage. The path is now normally passable and is OPEN! Markacisti of the Planinsko društvo Jesenice report that they have repaired the Winter Path leading to Koča na Golici. The path is mai... |
 | Poll - Velika planina
22.07.2016
Have you ever been to Velika planina? That was the question in the previous poll. Velika planina is a plateau in the Kamniško Savinjske Alps, with the highest peak Gradišče, 1666 meters high. Poll results: 89 % Yes 10 % No 1 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 18.7.2016 to 22.7.2016, was part... |
 | Poll - View from Tolminski Kuk
18.07.2016
Can Krn Lake be seen from Tolminski Kuk? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - no. Tolminski Kuk is a panoramic mountain in the range of the Lower Bohinj Mountains, from which Krn Lake cannot be seen. Poll results: 71 % No 17 % Yes 12 % I don't know In the poll that... |
 | Garnbret unbeatable also in Villars
17.07.2016
On the second World Cup lead climbing event in Swiss Villars, the Slovenian anthem resounded again. Janja Garnbret convincingly won for the second time in a row in the evening final on July 16, 2016, while Urban Primožič celebrated fifth place, equaling his best World Cup result. The other Slovenian... |
 | Path to Pihavec repaired and reopened
16.07.2016
Mountaineering Association Radovljica announces that the path markers have successfully repaired the consequences of the landslide. Thus, the path from Pogačnikov dom to Kriške pode on Pihavec is OPEN again. Source: PZS... |
 | Survey - dairy products on mountain pastures
14.07.2016
Do you ever buy any dairy product on mountain pastures? That was the question in the recent survey. In Slovenia, on several mountain pastures and in mountain villages, during the grazing season, it is possible to buy some dairy product. Survey results: 56 % Yes, Occasionally 19 % Yes, always 25 % ... |
 | 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... |