 | Snow conditions 7.3.2016
7.03.2016
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is above about 1500 m elevation in the Julian Alps and in the western and central Karawanks at level 4, below about 1500 m and in the rest of our mountains at level 3. New snow is mostly poorly bonded to the base. Spontaneous avalanching of numerous small... |
 | Over 3 meters of snow on Vogel too
6.03.2016
After abundant nighttime snowfall, the height of the snow cover on Vogel has also exceeded 300 cm. At 7 a.m. today, it was 305 cm. Due to the large amount of fresh snow, the avalanche danger in the mountains is level 4.... |
 | Snow conditions 4.3.2016
4.03.2016
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT The avalanche danger is mainly above 1500 m in the western and central parts of our mountains at level 4, in the east and lower down at level 3. Fresh snow is mostly poorly bonded to the base. Spontaneous release of numerous small and also medium-sized avalanches is expec... |
 | Survey - Gozdnik
3.03.2016
Is there a bivouac on the top of Gozdnik (1090 m)? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - yes. Gozdnik is a 1090-meter high peak in the Posavje Hills, on top of which there is a wooden bivouac. Survey results: 62 % Yes 26 % No 12 % I don't know The survey, which ra... |
 | Snow conditions 2.3.2016
2.03.2016
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly 3rd degree today. New snow has bonded poorly with the mostly crusty base. Due to this weak bond, an avalanche can be triggered even with minor loading of the snowpack. Spontaneous avalanching is minimal. SNOW CONDITIONS and CURRENT STATE OF THE SNOWPACK... |
 | Over 3 meters of snow already at Kredarica
1.03.2016
February started in the mountains with relatively little snow, as there was no more than 1 meter even in the high mountains. After several weeks of mostly cloudy weather with occasional precipitation, the snow cover height at Kredarica thickened by almost 250 cm, so this morning it measured 310 cm. ... |
 | Snow conditions 29.2.2016
29.02.2016
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly 4th level above about 1800 m elevation, lower down 3rd level. The new snow has bonded poorly with the mostly crusty base. This weak bond is currently the main cause of avalanching or a high likelihood that you can trigger an avalanche with minor loading o... |
 | Poll - Goteniški Snežnik
27.02.2016
Have you ever been to Goteniški Snežnik? That was the question in the previous poll. Goteniški Snežnik is the highest peak of Goteniška gora at almost 1300 metres. Poll results: 83 % No 14 % Yes 3 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 20.2.2016 to 27.2.2016, was participated in by just over 620... |
 | Snow conditions 26.2.2016
26.02.2016
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly 2nd degree above about 1500 m elevation, and 1st degree lower. The snowpack is settled and consists of several layers. Some are still poorly bonded to each other. The warming in the first half of the week followed by cooling has had a favorable ... |
 | Snow conditions 24.2.2016
24.02.2016
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is moderate in most of our mountains. Mostly 2nd level, below about 1200 m 1st to 2nd level, depending on snow amount. On Monday it was mostly cloudy and foggy, and mostly dry, only in eastern Karawanks and on Pohorje there was quite some sun. Freezing l... |
 | Snow conditions 22.2.2016
22.02.2016
ASSESSMENT OF RISK Avalanche danger is considerable in most of our mountains. Above the forest line it is 3rd degree, in lower elevations 1st to 2nd degree, depending on the amount of snow. At the end of the week it was dry weather. On Saturday it was still cold in the hills with temperatures most... |
 | Poll - Alpine chough
20.02.2016
What is the Slovenian name for Pyrrhocorax graculus? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Alpine chough. The Alpine chough with scientific name Pyrrhocorax graculus is encountered in most of our mountains. Poll results: 60 % Alpine chough 18 % Rock ptarmigan 8 % Alp... |
 | Polish Jurek winner of the 10th mountaineering film festival...
19.02.2016
Polish Jurek winner of the 10th mountaineering film festival. The jubilee 10th mountaineering film festival today crowns the winners of the largest mountaineering celebration in the valley, which took place between February 15 and 19, 2016 in Ljubljana, Celje, Krško and Ptuj, and moves to Domžale o... |
 | Snow conditions 19.2.2016
19.02.2016
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is still considerable in most of our mountains!! Above the forest line it is 3rd degree, in lower elevations mostly 2nd degree. From midday to this morning, 5 to about 30 cm of new snow fell, the most in the Julian Alps. Initially, the southeast wind was ... |
 | Closed trail along the Rakes!
18.02.2016
The nature trail along the Rakes is CLOSED due to a landslide until remediation! Today at 3:19 a.m., a landslide occurred in Idrija, burying the path to Rake and the water channel along the footpath. Firefighters from PGD Idrija responded, and after inspecting the landslide, they determined that it... |
 | Grand Prize of the International Mountain Film Association...
17.02.2016
Grand Prize of the International Mountain Film Association. The jubilee 10th mountain film festival is in full swing films about alpinism, climbing, adventure, mountain nature and culture are being screened in Ljubljana, Celje, Krško, Ptuj, and this weekend also in Domžale. On the round anniversar... |
 | Snow Conditions 17.2.2016
17.02.2016
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger has increased in most of our mountains due to new snow and wind!! Above about 1800 m altitude, it is level 4, in lower altitudes 2 to 3, depending on altitude. From Monday to this morning, 20 to 60 cm of new snow has fallen, mainly in the Julian Alps. It snowed wi... |
 | Snow conditions 15.2.2016
15.02.2016
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is 3rd degree in most of our mountains above about 1500 m elevation, in lower elevations and in the eastern Karawanks 1st to 2nd degree, depending on elevation. From Friday to this morning, 30 to 80 cm of new snow has fallen above 1500 m. The zero isothe... |
 | Poll - view from Prešeren Lodge on Stol
13.02.2016
Can you see Stenar from Prešeren Lodge on Stol? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Prešeren Lodge is located just below the summit of Mali Stol, from which a beautiful view opens onto the Julian Alps, including Stenar. Poll results: 67 % Yes 24 % No 9 % Don't... |
 | In Slovenia already 40 environmentally and family-friendly mountain huts.
12.02.2016
In Slovenia there are already forty environmentally and family-friendly mountain huts. The Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) awarded new certificates for environmentally and family-friendly mountain hut at the 5th conference on mountaineering economy, with which a total of 40 Slovenian mountain ... |
 | Snow conditions 12.2.2016
12.02.2016
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is 3rd degree in most of our mountains above about 1500 m elevation, 1st to 2nd degree in lower elevations and eastern Karawanks, depending on elevation. On Wednesday daytime another 5 to 15 cm snow fell, yesterday sunny weather. Wind weakened, freezing l... |
 | Even Slovenian ski-mountaineers...
10.02.2016
Even Slovenian ski-mountaineers among the world's best. At the European Championship in ski-mountaineering in Switzerland, which also counted towards World Cup points, three competitors represented Slovenian colors over the past weekend: newcomer to major competitions Karmen Klančnik and experienced... |
 | Snow conditions 10.2.2016
10.02.2016
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT The avalanche danger is level 4 in most of the Julian Alps above about 1500 m above sea level, level 3 in the western and central Karawanks and in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, and mostly level 2 at lower elevations and in the eastern Karawanks. From yesterday to this morning... |
 | Introducing the Slovenian ski-snowboard film
9.02.2016
Hello, The Untouched project production is now well known for its winter-themed sports films. After the debut Untouched project (2012), the film Sunny side of the Alps (2014) followed two years ago, and this year comes the short film Counting days. The film's author Matej Gostinčar has connected th... |
 | Snow conditions 9.2.2016
9.02.2016
ASSESSMENT OF RISK Avalanche danger is in the high mountains of the western Julian Alps level 4, elsewhere in the high mountains of the Julian Alps level 3, lower down and elsewhere in our mountains mostly level 2. On Saturday there was still sunny and dry weather, a southwest wind was blowing. T... |
 | Counting down the days to the 10th Mountain Film Festival
9.02.2016
Only one week separates us from the biggest mountain celebration in the valley, the 10th Mountain Film Festival, which on its tenth anniversary from February 15 to 19, 2016, will spread its wings across five venues: Cankarjev dom in Ljubljana, Mestni kino Metropol in Celje, Mestni kino Ptuj, Kulturn... |
 | High avalanche danger!
8.02.2016
In the high mountains of the Julian Alps, especially in the western and southern parts, there is high avalanche danger (4th degree). Source: ARSO... |
 | Poll - source of Završnica
8.02.2016
In which Alps does Završnica originate? This was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - in the Karavanke. Završnica originates near the Koča pri izviru Završnice, on the upper part of Smokuška planina, which lies between Srednji vrh, Vrtača and Begunjščica. Poll results: 87 % ... |
 | Snow conditions 5.2.2016
5.02.2016
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mainly in the high mountains of the Julian Alps and western Karawanks level 2, elsewhere level 1. Especially on wind-exposed slopes there is a risk of gliding. On Wednesday and overnight to Thursday it snowed in the mountains. In the Julian Alps and we... |
 | Snow conditions 3.2.2016
3.02.2016
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Today, with snowfall, the avalanche danger will increase to level 2. Especially on wind-exposed slopes, where new snow will be drifted, there will be risks of slabs. The snowpack is currently still stable, but the new snow that will fall today during the day will bond poo... |
 | Poll - View from Uršlja gora
2.02.2016
Is Ravne na Koroškem visible from Uršlja gora? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Uršlja gora, also Plešivec, is a 1699-meter-high mountain from which Ravne na Koroškem can be nicely seen in good weather. Poll results: 70 % Yes 19 % No 11 % I don't know In t... |
 | Snow conditions 1.2.2016
2.02.2016
ASSESSMENT OF RISK Avalanche danger is low, level 1, but there is a risk of slipping mainly on wind-exposed slopes and in the morning and partly forenoon on sun-exposed slopes. The snowpack is stable. Only exceptionally in the high mountains on steep slopes and places with drifted snow with large ... |
 | Janez Svoljšak with gold in...
31.01.2016
Janez Svoljšak with gold in the World Cup also European champion in ice climbing. The Slovenian sports fairy tale continues. Janez Svoljšak, in recent years the most successful Slovenian competitor in ice climbing, won the final race of the World Cup in competitive ice climbing in South Tyrol today ... |
 | Snow conditions 29.1.2016
29.01.2016
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is low, level 1, but there is a risk of slipping primarily on wind-exposed terrain. The snowpack is mostly stable. Only in high mountain areas might small avalanches be triggered on steep slopes and areas with wind-packed snow under high additional load on the snow... |
 | Highest PZS Awards for Top Achievements...
29.01.2016
At the alpine-climbing evening held as part of the Natour Alpe Adria fair on January 28, 2016, at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre, the Alpine Association of Slovenia awarded recognitions for top achievements in alpinism, sport and ice climbing, and ski mountaineering for 2015. The hig... |
 | Ten years, five venues, one and only...
27.01.2016
Ten years, five venues, one and only: 10th Mountaineering Film Festival The Mountaineering Film Festival has, during a programmatically rich and distinctive decade in Slovenia, become a true mountaineering celebration in the valley and has joined the ranks of the world's most prestigious and estab... |
 | Poll - Poldanovec
27.01.2016
Where is Poldanovec located? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - in the Trnovo Forest. Poldanovec is a panoramic peak on the northern edge of the Trnovo Forest plateau. Poll results: 73% in Trnovo Forest 14% on Vojsko Plateau 13% on Banjšice The poll, which ran fr... |
 | Ice climber Janez Svoljšak with silver
25.01.2016
Ice climber Janez Svoljšak with silver in the World Cup to career success. Janez Svoljšak, for several years the most successful Slovenian competitor in ice climbing, achieved his greatest career success and the first medal for Slovenian ice climbing in senior competition after seven years with an e... |
 | Snow conditions 25.1.2016
25.01.2016
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly low, grade 1, but there is a risk of slipping primarily on wind-exposed terrain. The snowpack is mostly stable. Only in the high mountains is it still possible in places on steep slopes and where there is wind-blown snow to trigger a small avalanche with ... |
 | 27th National Competition Youth and Mountains
23.01.2016
Idrija competitors unbeatable at the 27th national competition Youth and Mountains in Tržič. On Saturday, January 23, 2016, Tržič hosted the 27th national competition Youth and Mountains, the most established mountaineering competition for young people testing knowledge, skills, and experiences from... |
 | Snow conditions 22.1.2016
22.01.2016
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is moderate, level 2, in the high mountains above about 2200 m elevation, and low, level 1, lower down. In the high mountains you can trigger an avalanche on steeper slopes and at sites with wind-drifted snow under greater load on the snowpack, but the snowpack is ... |
 | Accident below Stenar
22.01.2016
Today at 4:51 during the descent from Stenar via Sovatna towards Vrata at an altitude of about 1800 meters in the municipality of Kranjska Gora, a mountaineer equipped with climbing gear suffered a fatal accident. He fell on frozen snow and died at the scene due to severe injuries. The mountaineer d... |
 | Alpine Association and Mountain Rescue Association and the Police
22.01.2016
Alpine Association and Mountain Rescue Association and the Police together for greater safety of mountain visitors. General Director of the Police Marjan Fank and Presidents of the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) and Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia (GRZS) Bojan Rotovnik and Igor Potočn... |
 | Poll - Gorjanci
21.01.2016
Have you ever been to the highest peak of Gorjanci? That was the question in the previous poll. Trdinov vrh (1178 m) is the highest peak of Gorjanci, a mountain range located on the border between Slovenia and Croatia. Poll results: 51 % No 46 % Yes 3 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 14.1.... |
 | Paths from Poče to Porezen are closed
20.01.2016
The caretakers of the hiking trail from Poče to Porezen, the path markers from Planinsko društvo Cerkno, report that the mentioned trail is closed due to falling rocks. The trail starting from the village of Poče, leading to Porezen, is due to falling rocks CLOSED until further notice! Both sections... |
 | Mountain Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years
18.01.2016
The Mountain Film Festival, which will take place from February 15 to 19, 2016, in Ljubljana, Celje, Domžale, Krško, and Ptuj, has become a true mountaineering celebration in the valley during a programmatically rich and unique decade in Slovenia.<br> <br> We Slovenians are a mountaineer... |
 | Snow Conditions 18.1.2016
18.01.2016
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT The avalanche danger is moderate, level 2, in the high mountains above about 2100 m elevation, and low, level 1, lower down. In the high mountains, on steeper slopes and at locations with wind-packed snow, you can trigger an avalanche when loading the snowpack. The snow h... |
 | Snow conditions 15.1.2016
15.01.2016
ASSESSMENT OF RISK The avalanche danger is moderate, 2nd degree, in the high mountains above about 2100 m, and low, 1st degree, lower down and elsewhere in our mountains. In the high mountains, you can trigger an avalanche on steeper slopes and in areas with wind-packed snow when loading the snowp... |
 | Poll - view from Vošca
14.01.2016
Can you see Vršič Pass from Vošca? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Vošca is a peak in the western Karawanks, from which Vršič Pass can be seen on a clear day. Poll results: 39 % No 38 % Yes 23 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 5.1.2016 to 14.1.2016,... |
 | Snow conditions 13.1.2016
13.01.2016
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger in the high mountains of the Julian Alps above about 2100 m is still considerable, 3rd degree, elsewhere above this altitude 2nd degree, lower down and elsewhere in our mountains low, 1st degree. In the high mountains the snowpack is still loose and poorl... |