 | 15 cm of snow fell on Kredarica overnight
24.06.2015
Yesterday a distinct cold front passed over Slovenia. The heaviest precipitation was in the Tolmin region, where up to about 200 mm fell, elsewhere up to about 100 mm. In the high mountains it mostly rained, only in the second part of the deterioration, when it cooled down, did the snow line tempora... |
 | Poll - View of Jalovec from Vršič
18.06.2015
Can Jalovec be seen from Vršič Pass? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - no. Poll results: 79 % No 18 % Yes 3 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 10.6.2015 to 18.6.2015, had 835 participants from Hribi.net portal users.... |
 | Janja Garnbret and Mia Krampl...
15.06.2015
Janja Garnbret and Mia Krampl European youth champions in lead climbing. At the European Youth Sport Climbing Championship, held from 12 to 14 June 2015 in Edinburgh, the Slovenian youth national team was the only one to win two gold medals. Cadet Janja Garnbret became European champion in lead cli... |
 | Two thousand mountain lovers at the Day of Slovenian Mountaineering Experiences 2015 on Krvavec
13.06.2015
Two thousand mountain lovers at the Day of Slovenian Mountaineering Experiences 2015 on Krvavec. All hikers' paths led on Saturday, 13 June 2015, to Krvavec, where as many as 2000 gathered for the Day of Slovenian Mountaineering Experiences adults, young people and the youngest hikers, touring cyc... |
 | Poll - Tolminka source
10.06.2015
Can Krn be seen from the Tolminka source? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - no. Poll results: 58 % No 24 % Yes 18 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 5.6.2015 to 10.6.2015, had 447 female and male users of the Hribi.net portal participating.... |
 | Summer mountaineering season begins
9.06.2015
The summer mountaineering season is beginning, PZS and GRZS together for safer visits to the mountains.With the Day of Slovenian Mountaineering Experiences, which on Saturday, June 13, invites adults, young people and the youngest mountaineers as well as touring cyclists to Krvavec with a full-day m... |
 | Survey - Kojca
5.06.2015
Have you already been to Kojca 1303 m? That was the question in the previous survey. Kojca is a scenic, partly grassy peak located between the valley of the Idrijca river, Baška grapa and Cerkno. Survey results: 78 % No 20 % Yes 2 % I don't know In the survey that ran from 1.6.2015 to 5.6.2015, 4... |
 | Successful 6th Day of the Alpine Convention
1.06.2015
Successful 6th Day of the Alpine Convention with a rich programme The main purpose of the events of the Day of the Alpine Convention, which took place from 29 to 31 May 2015, was to draw attention to the sensitivity of the Alps and the challenges in the alpine area, to present the importance of the ... |
 | Poll - most beautiful waterfall
1.06.2015
Which of the listed waterfalls is the most beautiful to you? That was the question in the previous poll. Poll results: 28 % Slap Boka 24 % Slap Peričnik 22 % Slap Kozjak 21 % Slap Rinka 4 % Slap Virje 1 % Stegovniški slap In the poll that ran from 26.5.2015 to 1.6.2015, 672 users of the Hribi.net ... |
 | Timetables in the Alps 2015
29.05.2015
For the seventh year in a row, CIPRA Slovenia, the association for the protection of the Alps, together with partners, publishes the booklet Timetables in the Alps, which offers an overview of timetables of Slovenian railways, buses, local carriers and bike rentals in the area of the Slovenian Alps ... |
 | Opening of PD Nova Gorica Huts
27.05.2015
Planinsko društvo Nova Gorica announces that the mountain huts will be open and serviced: - Planinski dom pri Krnskih jezerih, phone in the hut: 051 328 928, from 30 May onwards - Dom dr. Klementa Juga in Lepena, phone in the hut: 051 622 719, from 13 June onwards - Gomiščkovo zavetišče na Krnu... |
 | 6th Day of the Alpine Convention
26.05.2015
6th Day of the Alpine Convention for friendlier visiting of the alpine area Ahead of the 6th Day of the Alpine Convention, which under the slogan By bike and on foot through the alpine valleys from Mojstrana to Krma, Vrata and Radovna! will take place from 29 to 31 May 2015, the Ministry of the Env... |
 | Survey - view from Pogačnikov dom
26.05.2015
Is Stenar visible from Pogačnikov dom on Kriški podi? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - Yes. Pogačnikov dom on Kriški podi is located on a scenic elevation above Srednje Kriško jezero, from where there is a beautiful view of Stenar and surrounding peaks. Survey... |
 | New national champions in mountaineering orienteering
25.05.2015
The Slovenian Mountaineering Orienteering Competition (SPOT), which took place on Rakitna and Krim on 23 and 24 May 2015, crowned new national champions on the 60th anniversary of mountaineering orienteering competitions in Slovenia. The orienteering challenge, organized under the auspices of the Or... |
 | Another 30 cm of snow fell on Kredarica
24.05.2015
Yesterday during the day, it continued to snow in the high mountains, and by evening, another 30 cm of snow had fallen on Kredarica. The total height of the snow cover on Kredarica thus reached 110 cm at 20:00. Since the total amount of new snow exceeded 50 cm in many places, the danger of avalanche... |
 | More than 50 cm of snow has fallen in the mountains
23.05.2015
In the high mountains, there has been occasional snowfall in recent days, most intensely last night. Above 2500 m, more than half a meter of snow has fallen in places. On Kredarica, 45 cm of snow fell by 8 am, and the total snow cover is now 85 cm. During heavier precipitation, the snow line dropped... |
 | Poll - the northernmost peak
19.05.2015
Which of the listed peaks is located the most north? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Rombon. Rombon is a scenic mountain rising above the Bovec Basin. Poll results: 32 % Ojstrica 21 % Grintovec 19 % Rombon 15 % Storžič 8 % Tosc 4 % I don't know In the poll th... |
 | 60 years of mountain orienteering in Slovenia...
18.05.2015
60 years of mountain orienteering in Slovenia and SPOT Rakitna 2015 This weekend, 23 and 24 May 2015, Rakitna hosts the Slovenian Mountain Orienteering Competition (SPOT), a national-level orienteering challenge where 76 teams and around 350 competitors from all over Slovenia are expected. The two-d... |
 | A few centimeters of snow have fallen in the high mountains
16.05.2015
With yesterday's passage of the cold front, it occasionally snowed in the high mountains, especially on our highest peaks, but since it was also partly raining, only up to about 10 cm of snow fell. At our highest meteorological station, there was still 60 cm of snow this morning, which is less than ... |
 | Poll - Mali Golak
14.05.2015
Is Mali Golak higher than the highest peak of Pohorje? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - No. Mali Golak, which is the highest of all Golaks, is 1495 meters high, the highest peak of Pohorje is 1543 meters high Črni vrh. Poll results: 57 % No 34 % Yes 9 % I don't ... |
 | Survey - Mežakla
9.05.2015
In which Alps is Mežakla located? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - In the Julian Alps. Mežakla is a plateau located between the Radovna and Sava Dolinka rivers. The highest peak of Mežakla is Jerebikovec, 1593 meters high. Survey results: 77% In the Julian Alp... |
 | Closed trail from Grobelnik to Grohot pasture
8.05.2015
PD Solčava reports that the trail to Koča v Grohotu pod Raduho is closed on the section Grobelnik Tolstovršnik - Planine Javorje Dolgi plaz Lipni plaz Koča v Grohotu pod Raduho, due to active scree and rock wall collapse above the mountain trail. Based on the inspection by the trail maintainers ... |
 | Snow conditions 7.5.2015
7.05.2015
ASSESSMENT OF RISK Avalanche danger is level 1. The snowpack is mostly stable. It freezes at night only in the high mountains, during the day it softens slightly on the surface. The risk is low. No spontaneous avalanching is expected. An avalanche can exceptionally be triggered only on rare steep... |
 | Poll - highest-altitude stream
5.05.2015
In which mountain range is the highest-altitude stream in Slovenia located? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - In the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. It lies in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps in the Podveža area, exactly above the Stare stale pasture, where it also sinks. At this ti... |
 | Snow conditions 4.5.2015
4.05.2015
AVALANCHE RISK Avalanche danger is mostly level 1, above about 2000 m mostly level 2. The snowpack is generally stable, but due to precipitation in the past week and relatively warm weather, the snowpack in the high mountains has become saturated to the ground in many places, only in the highest a... |
 | 20 Years Ago Slovenes Conquered Annapurna
29.04.2015
On this day 20 years ago, April 29, 1995, Davo and Drejc Karničar became the first Slovenes to reach the summit of Annapurna (8091 m) and then became the first in the world to ski down its north face via the French Route, which was also the last, fourteenth Slovenian eight-thousander conquered. Slov... |
 | Mountaineering Assistance to Nepal After the Earthquake
28.04.2015
Slovenian mountaineers and alpinists often visit Nepal, in addition, the Alpine Association of Slovenia has long cooperated with the Mountaineering Association of Nepal, and it has also run a school for mountain guides in Manang for 35 years. Because it wants to help to the best of its abilities aft... |
 | Poll - Planina v Lazu
28.04.2015
Does one see Mala Tičarica (2071 m) from Planina v Lazu (1560 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - no. The view from Planina v Lazu towards Mala Tičarica is blocked by the 2025 m high Kreda. Poll results: 52 % No 32 % Yes 16 % I don't know In the poll that ran ... |
 | Snow conditions 27.4.2015
27.04.2015
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly level 1, above about 2000 m mostly level 2. The snowpack is generally stable, but due to precipitation the risk is slowly increasing in the western Julian Alps. Higher risk in the high mountains, lower down there is too little snow. The risk is... |
 | Snow conditions 24.4.2015
24.04.2015
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly level 1, above about 2000 m mostly level 2. The snowpack is generally stable, avalanches can mainly occur as new snow on the old, hard and partly crusted base. Risk is greater midday and in the afternoon as well as in the high mountains, lower d... |
 | Snow conditions 22.4.2015
22.04.2015
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly level 2 above about 2000 m, lower down level 1. The snowpack is generally stable, avalanches can mainly involve new snow on the old, hard and partly crusted base. Risk is greater midday and in the afternoon as well as in the high mountains, lowe... |
 | Survey - Lake Bled
22.04.2015
Where is Lake Bled located? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - in the Julian Alps. Lake Bled is a lake about 2100 meters long, 1400 meters wide and up to 30 meters deep, located in the Julian Alps. Survey results: 88 % in the Julian Alps 9 % in the Karawanks 3 %... |
 | Without the Planinski Vestnik there would be no...
20.04.2015
Without the Planinski Vestnik, there would be no mountaineering as it is. At the event marking the 120th anniversary of the Planinski Vestnik in the Slovenian Mountaineering Museum in Mojstrana, on Saturday, 18 April 2015, Tomaž Banovec, Danilo Cedilnik - Den, Stanko Klinar and France Malešič shed l... |
 | Snow conditions 20.4.2015
20.04.2015
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is above around 2000 m mostly level 2, lower down level 1. The snowpack is generally stable, avalanches may occur mainly from new snow on the old, hard and partly crusted base. Risk is higher midday and in the afternoon as well as in the high mountains, l... |
 | Flower Section
18.04.2015
Hello, the flower section has been slightly renovated from today onwards. Now commenting under each plant is possible, a search function has been added, new pictures are visible... Since the list of flowers is very extensive, there might still be some errors, which will be gradually fixed. We since... |
 | Snow conditions 17.4.2015
17.04.2015
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly level 2 above around 2000 m, lower down level 1. The snowpack is generally stable, but today due to warm air and cloudiness overnight it did not refreeze in many places. Risk is greater in the high mountains, lower down there is too little snow.... |
 | Snow conditions 15.4.2015
15.04.2015
AVALANCHE RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly level 1, but increases during the day due to solar radiation to level 2, especially above 2000 m. The snowpack is generally stable, but softens somewhat and becomes labile in the mid-day and afternoon, especially on sun-exposed aspects. The risk... |
 | Poll - highest-lying motorway
14.04.2015
Which branch of Slovenian motorways reaches the highest altitude? That was the question in the previous poll. The Primorska branch of Slovenian motorways reaches an altitude of around 700 metres between Razdrtim and Senožečami, and around 610 metres on the section between Uncem and Postojno. The Go... |
 | Snow conditions 13.4.2015
13.04.2015
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly level 1, but increases to level 2 during the day due to solar radiation. The snowpack is generally stable, but softens and becomes somewhat labile in the mid-day and afternoon, especially on sun-exposed slopes. The risk is low. Only small snow slabs and ... |
 | PZS General Assembly 2015 Marked by Major Anniversaries
11.04.2015
Today, on April 11, 2015, the regular annual general assembly of the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS), one of the most mass-based and content-richest non-governmental organizations in Slovenia, took place in Sevnica, marked by this year's important anniversaries: the 120th anniversary of Planins... |
 | Poll - view of Triglav
11.04.2015
Your favorite view of Triglav is? That was the question in the recent poll. Among the 6 possible answers, most of you chose the view of Triglav from Viševnik. Poll results: 35 % from Viševnik 23 % from Sovatna 14 % from Vodnikov dom on Velem polju 11 % from Kanjavec 9 % from Golica 8 % from Krn T... |
 | Snow conditions 10.4.2015
10.04.2015
The avalanche danger is mostly level 1, but increases to level 2 during the day due to solar radiation. The snowpack is generally stable, but softens somewhat and becomes labile midday and in the afternoon, especially on sun-exposed aspects. The risk is low. Only small snow sluffs and loose snow r... |
 | Snow conditions 8.4.2015
9.04.2015
The avalanche danger is currently still at level 1. The snowpack is fairly stable, the top layer of snow on the old, crusty base is somewhat unstable, lower down the old snow is soaked to the ground but frozen. The risk is low. Only small snow slabs and sloughs can release spontaneously, especiall... |
 | Snow conditions 6.4.2015
6.04.2015
The avalanche danger is currently at level 1. The snowpack is already quite stable, the top layer of snow on the old, crusty base is somewhat unstable, and lower down the old snow is soaked to the ground. The risk is low. Only small snow slabs and sloughs can release spontaneously. An avalanche ca... |
 | Poll - Zasavska Hut
6.04.2015
Is the Zasavska Hut on Prehodavci visible from Luknja? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Yes. Luknja (1758 m) is a saddle located between Bovški Gamsovec (2392 m) and Triglav (2864 m) or Sfinga (2385 m), from where the Zasavska Hut on Prehodavci (2071 m) is visibl... |
 | Snow conditions 3.4.2015
4.04.2015
The avalanche danger is currently still at level 2. The snowpack is already quite stable, the top layer of snow is somewhat unstable on the old, crusty base, lower down the old snow is soaked to the ground. The risk is moderate. No spontaneous avalanches are expected. You can trigger an avalanche ... |
 | Webcam at Kredarica
3.04.2015
The ARSO webcam, located at Triglavski dom on Kredarica and facing Tosec and the Lower Bohinj Mountains, is operational again. http://www.hribi.net/spletna_kamera/kredarica/20... |
 | Snow conditions 1.4.2015
1.04.2015
Avalanche danger is mostly level 2. The snowpack is already fairly stable, the upper layer of snow on the old, crusty base is somewhat unstable, lower down the old snow is soaked through to the ground. The risk is moderate. Spontaneous avalanches are not expected. You can trigger an avalanche main... |
 | Survey - Prisojnik Window
31.03.2015
Which Prisojnik Window is located at a higher elevation? That was the question in the recent survey. The correct answer is - Front Prisojnik Window. The Front Prisojnik (also Prisank) Window is located at an elevation of approximately 2270 m, while the Rear Prisojnik Window is located approximatel... |
 | Snow conditions 30.3.2015
30.03.2015
The avalanche danger is mostly level 2. The snowpack is already quite stable, the layer of new snow on the old, crusty base is somewhat unstable, and lower down the old snow is soaked to the ground. The risk is moderate. Spontaneous avalanches are not expected mostly, only from steep slopes can a ... |