 | Piolet d'Or 2015
12.03.2015
Piolet d'Or 2015 to Lindič, Prezelj and Česen for the ascent on Hagshu Among this year's recipients of the prestigious Piolet d'Or are also Luka Lindič, Marko Prezelj and Aleš Česen with the first ascent in the north face of Hagshu. This is already the sixth Piolet d'Or for Slovenia in the 23-year h... |
 | Snow conditions 11.3.2015
11.03.2015
The avalanche danger is mostly level 2 in the high mountains; elsewhere level 1. The snowpack is mostly quite stable by now. You can only trigger an avalanche with significant additional load, especially on steeper slopes with wind-deposited snow, particularly in northern aspects, and southern aspe... |
 | Krajnc, Krišelj and Lindič in Patagonia...
9.03.2015
Krajnc, Krišelj and Lindič in Patagonia: Blockbuster first ascent and Cerro Torre via Adel Luka Krajnc (AO PD Celje - Matica), Tadej Krišelj (AO PD Kamnik) and Luka Lindič (AO PD Celje - Matica), all members of the Slovenian youth alpine national team (SMAR), which operates under the auspices of the... |
 | Snow conditions 9.3.2015
9.03.2015
Avalanche danger is mostly level 2; lower down, mostly below the forest line, level 1. You can only trigger an avalanche with greater load on the snow cover, especially on steeper slopes and in areas with wind-blown snow; south-facing slopes are also more unstable in the middle of the day and early... |
 | Poll - Vremščica
7.03.2015
Can Storžič be seen from Vremščica? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. From Vremščica, especially from its highest peak, Storžič can be nicely seen on a clear day. Poll results: 60% yes 28% no 12% I don't know The poll, which ran from 24.2.2015 to 7.3.2015, ... |
 | Snow conditions 6.3.2015
6.03.2015
The general avalanche danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale. The avalanche danger is mostly level 2; lower, mostly below the forest line, level 1. You can trigger a snow slab avalanche with greater load on the snow cover especially on steeper slopes and in areas with wind-deposited sn... |
 | Snow conditions 4.3.2015
4.03.2015
Avalanche danger is mostly level 2; lower, mostly below the forest line, level 1. You can trigger an avalanche with greater load on the snow cover, especially on steeper slopes and at places with wind-blown snow. The risk is still mainly due to poor bonding between the old, crusty and partially ic... |
 | Snow conditions 2.3.2015
2.03.2015
Avalanche danger is mostly level 2; lower down, mostly below the forest line, level 1. You can trigger an avalanche with greater loading of the snowpack especially on steeper slopes and at locations with wind-deposited snow. The risk is still primarily due to poor connection between the old, crust... |
 | Snow conditions 27.2.2015
27.02.2015
Avalanche danger is mostly level 2, lower down, mostly below the tree line, level 1. It was dry in the mountains and quite sunny on Thursday. The snow cover has been transforming, especially on sun-exposed slopes. You can trigger an avalanche with greater loading of the snow cover primarily on stee... |
 | Highest Awards for Top Achievements 2014
25.02.2015
The highest awards for top achievements in alpinism and sport climbing for 2014 have been received by Anastasija Davidova, Luka Lindič, Mina Markovič, Jernej Kruder, and Peter Mežnar. At the alpinism-climbing evening, which took place today, February 25, 2015, as part of the 9th Domžale Mountain Fil... |
 | Snow conditions 25.2.2015
25.02.2015
The avalanche danger is mostly 3rd degree, lower down where there is little new snow, 1st degree. In the mountains, 10 to 30 cm of snow fell, the most in the high mountains of the Julian Alps. An avalanche can be triggered by even minor loading of the snowpack, especially on steeper slopes and in a... |
 | Poll - Matkov Škaf
24.02.2015
Matkov Škaf is always deep... That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - as much snow as there is. Matkov Škaf is a natural attraction located in Matkov Kot, or on the path Matkov Kot - Mrzla Gora. Poll results: 81 % as much snow 12 % 10 meters 7 % 5 meters The poll, whi... |
 | Snow conditions 23.2.2015
23.02.2015
Avalanche danger is 3rd degree, in areas where there was little old snow or snow fell on bare ground, 1st degree. On Sunday it snowed in the mountains, the snow line was at altitudes between around 600 and 900 m. 10 to 20 cm of snow fell, which bonded poorly with the old, crusty base. An avalanche ... |
 | Snow conditions 20.2.2015
20.02.2015
The general avalanche danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale. Avalanche danger is locally level 2 in the high mountains, lower, and in places with little snow, level 1. The snowpack has somewhat stabilized since midday, but is still locally potentially unstable and poorly bonded to the b... |
 | Bold guidelines and pressing questions...
18.02.2015
Bold guidelines and pressing questions of mountain hut management. Following last year's extremely poor mountaineering season, especially in the high mountains, which calls for guidelines ahead of the new mountaineering season, and at the same time with plans to integrate mountaineering into Sloveni... |
 | Snow conditions 18.2.2015
18.02.2015
The general avalanche danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale. MODERATE - due to windpacked snow, drifts and weak layers in the old snowpack. RISK ASSESSMENT The avalanche danger is mostly level 2 in the high mountains, lower down and in areas with little snow it is level 1. Since Monday,... |
 | Snow conditions 16.2.2015
16.02.2015
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly 2nd degree. The snowpack has stabilized somewhat, but is still potentially unstable locally and poorly bonded to the base. You can trigger an avalanche with greater load on the snowpack. Steeper slopes and areas with wind-blown snow are particularly dang... |
 | Survey - Cable car
14.02.2015
On which ski resort can we reach a higher altitude by cable car? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - on Krvavec. On the Krvavec ski resort, we can take the cable car almost to the top of Veliki Zvoh (1971 m), which is the highest among the ski resorts mentioned in... |
 | Snow conditions 13.2.2015
13.02.2015
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly degree 2. The snowpack has somewhat stabilized, but remains locally potentially quite unstable and poorly bonded to the substrate. An avalanche can be triggered by increased loading of the snowpack. Steeper slopes and areas with wind-packed snow are part... |
 | Sunny Side of the Alps
12.02.2015
Hello, Legit Films production presents the exclusive online premiere of the film Sunny Side of the Alps. It's a 48-hour online streaming available this weekend 14-15.2.2015. Link for posting, active during the mentioned period http://youtu.be/dXSZIlT1MFg Athletes in the film: Bine Žalohar, Mat... |
 | World Championships in Ski Mountaineering
12.02.2015
Pleasing Slovenian successes at the 2015 Ski Mountaineering World Championships in Verbier At the ski mountaineering world championships, held in Swiss Verbier from February 4 to 12, 2015, Slovenian colors were represented by three competitors: experienced Nejc Kuhar and Klemen Triler, as well as Ju... |
 | Snow conditions 11.2.2015
11.02.2015
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly 3rd degree, mainly below the forest line and in sheltered locations 2nd degree. The snowpack is still potentially quite unstable and poorly bonded to the ground. Avalanches can be triggered in many places even with minor snowpack loading. Steeper slopes ... |
 | Snow conditions 9.2.2015
9.02.2015
AVALANCHE DANGER ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly 3rd degree, mainly below the forest line and in sheltered locations 2nd degree. The snowpack is still potentially quite unstable and poorly bonded to the ground. Avalanches can be triggered almost anywhere with minor snowpack loading. Steeper... |
 | Snow conditions 6.2.2015
6.02.2015
RISK ASSESSMENT Avalanche danger is mostly 3rd degree, locally especially below the forest line 2nd degree. The snowpack is potentially still quite unstable and poorly bonded to the base. An avalanche can be triggered almost anywhere with minor snowpack loading. Steeper slopes and areas with wind... |
 | Snow conditions 4.2.2015
4.02.2015
RISK ASSESSMENTAvalanche danger is mostly level 3, locally especially below the forest line level 2.The snowpack is still potentially quite unstable and poorly bonded to the base. An avalanche can be triggered in many places already with minor loading of the snowpack. Steeper slopes and places with ... |
 | Second web episode of Sunny Side of the Alps
3.02.2015
Hello, Legit Films production, following the December premiere of the film Sunny Side of the Alps, presents the second web episode featuring the team. Who are the Slovenian snowboarders and skiers filming winter sports movies in nature for three years already? Watch the episode (http://bit.ly/1y... |
 | 120 Years of Planinski Vestnik
2.02.2015
Planinski vestnik, the oldest still published Slovenian magazine, has been delighting Slovenian mountain lovers for 120 years. Its first issue was published as the bulletin of the Slovenian Mountaineering Society in Ljubljana on February 8, 1895. Planinski vestnik has in all periods of its publicati... |
 | Snow conditions 2.2.2015
2.02.2015
On Saturday it was variably cloudy in the mountains, with occasional local snowfall in the afternoon, up to 5 cm of snow. On Sunday it was cloudy and there was snowfall again in places, up to about 10 cm of snow. On Saturday a moderate westerly wind blew, on Sunday a relatively weak easterly. New co... |
 | Snow conditions 30.1.2015
30.01.2015
Up to yesterday afternoon, the weather in the mountains was dry and relatively cold. On sunny days, the snow cover on sun-exposed slopes softened on the surface during the day and froze at night. On Thursday night, it started snowing from the west and by today noon, when the main precipitation had p... |
 | Poll - higher-lying cave
27.01.2015
Which is the higher-lying cave (Snežna jama na Raduhi or Ledena jama Jespa na Menini planini)? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Snežna jama na Raduhi. Ledena jama Jespa na Menini planini has an entrance at 1420 m, Snežna jama na Raduhi at 1556 m. Poll results: 88... |
 | Snow conditions 26.1.2015
26.01.2015
In the night from Friday to Saturday it snowed mainly in the eastern part of our mountains. Between more than 5 and over 20 cm of snow fell. It snowed onto a crusty base, an east wind blew which drifted the new snow considerably into wind slabs. Elsewhere it was mostly dry. It cooled down, with temp... |
 | Snow conditions 23.1.2015
23.01.2015
In the night from Wednesday to Thursday, snow fell mainly in the western part of our mountains. The most snow, around 10 cm, fell in the southern part of the Julian Alps and in the foothills, elsewhere only a few centimeters. The wind blew away much of the new snow. There were no significant precipi... |
 | Snow conditions 19.1.2015
19.01.2015
During the night to Saturday and on Saturday there were precipitations, the most in western Slovenia. Initially, the snow line was high, above 1800 m, but gradually it dropped slightly below 1500 m. In the high mountains of the Julian Alps around 50 cm of snow fell, but with decreasing elevation the... |
 | Poll - Veliki Rob
17.01.2015
Can Sabotin (609 m) be seen from Veliki Rob (1237 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Veliki Rob is a peak above the Vipava Valley, from which Sabotin can be seen on a clear day. Poll results: 55 % yes 25 % I don't know 20 % no The poll, which ran from 6.... |
 | Snow conditions 16.1.2015
16.01.2015
Cloudy and mostly dry weather prevailed. Occasionally a southwesterly wind blew. The zero-degree level was on Thursday at around 2000 m a.s.l., this morning a little lower. Due to moist and relatively warm air, the snow cover transformed and settled somewhat more, only in the high mountains it remai... |
 | Safer in the mountains with GRZS and PZS
14.01.2015
At today's press conference of the Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia (GRZS) in Kranj, which was also attended by the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS), they presented a short analysis of rescue operations in 2014, Avalanche Awareness Days on Pokljka, tips for safer mountain visits this wint... |
 | Snow conditions 14.1.2015
14.01.2015
On Monday and Tuesday sunny weather prevailed. On Monday during the day it gradually warmed up and on Tuesday the zero degree level was at around 2900 m above sea level. By this morning it has cooled slightly again and the zero level is currently around 1500 m. The snow cover has become even more se... |
 | Camera with a view of Begunjščica
13.01.2015
Dear users and visitors of the mountain world in the Zelenice area, we inform you that after a few weeks' "break" the cameras on Zgornji Plot above Zelenica, from 10.1.2015 onwards, the recordings of the northern side of Begunjščica from the mentioned camera are again available at the web address h... |
 | Snow conditions 12.1.2015
12.01.2015
On Friday and Saturday it was warm and dry in the mountains. There was some sun too, but due to hazy cloud cover, which was occasionally quite dense, the sun lacked power. In the mid-mountains and on southern slopes of the high mountains, snow crusted and melted. On Sunday it was cloudy, gradually c... |
 | 26th National Competition Youth and Mountains
11.01.2015
Victory for Tržič team at the 26th national Youth and Mountains competition in Idrija On Saturday, January 10, 2015, Idrija hosted the 26th national Youth and Mountains competition, the most established mountaineering competition for young people from knowledge, skills and experiences from all areas... |
 | Nighttime Wind Gust on Kredarica 221 km/h
10.01.2015
Today between 3 and 4 a.m., a northwest wind gust of 221 km/h was measured, which is the absolute record wind speed on Kredarica. Source: ARSO... |
 | Snow conditions 9.1.2015
9.01.2015
Dry weather continues. Temperatures in the mountains were mostly below freezing, only yesterday it warmed up slightly at altitudes around 1000 m, this morning the freezing level was around 1900 m above sea level. In the high mountains and in the eastern part of our mountains there was some sun, but ... |
 | Poll - waters from Črna prst
6.01.2015
Into how many seas do the waters from Črna prst flow? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - into two. From the southern slopes of Črna prst, the waters flow into the Adriatic Sea, from the northern slopes into the Black Sea. Poll results: 67 % into two 33 % into one ... |
 | Snow conditions 5.1.2015
5.01.2015
On Friday it warmed up considerably and the snow cover became wet and therefore settled and transformed faster, on sunny slopes it also melted. At night it froze. On Saturday it cooled down somewhat, but even on Sunday the freezing level was still around 1800 m above sea level. Lower down snow melte... |
 | Snow conditions 2.1.2015
2.01.2015
In the mountains, it was initially dry and cold weather. During the night from Tuesday to Wednesday and on Wednesday daytime, it snowed in the area of the Julian Alps and the western part of the Karawanks. Up to around 20 cm of very dry snow fell, which the wind blew into drifts. The temperature was... |
 | Camera with a view of the Triglav Glacier
31.12.2014
Dear mountain enthusiasts and other users of high-altitude cameras, after more than a year and a half of testing period, we have reached the point where mostly everything is ready for the public release of images from our camera at Kredarica. The webcam is part of the Triglav Glacier monitoring pro... |
 | Snow conditions 29.12.2014
29.12.2014
On Friday and Saturday it snowed in the mountains. The most snow fell in the hills of northern Primorska and in the southwestern part of the Julian Alps, up to about 60 cm, elsewhere from 20 to 40 cm. The snow was dry due to strong cooling. It fell on bare ground or, especially in the high mountains... |
 | Katja Sodja missing in Bohinj
29.12.2014
Search operation underway for missing 27-year-old Katja Sodja. At the time of disappearance, she was wearing a light blue jacket with a hood and gray pants. She has light brown long hair and blue eyes. Her car was found at planina Blatca on 26. 12. 2014, i.e. on the way to planina Uskovnica above Sr... |
 | Accident below Jerebica
27.12.2014
Today at 10:02 below the south wall of Jerebica, municipality of Bovec, a female hiker slipped on a partially icy hunting trail and fell into a gully. Rescuers from GRS Bovec searched for the victim in extremely poor weather conditions using classical methods and found her around 14:30. Due to sever... |
 | Snow conditions 27.12.2014
27.12.2014
In the night to Friday it cooled down in the mountains, a few centimetres of snow fell. The snow cover remained frozen. Occasionally a strengthened wind blew. At 2500 m elevation there is snow in the Julian Alps up to around 110 cm, at 1500 m from 10 to 15 cm. Elsewhere there is less snow, sun-expos... |