 | Spending free time in nature
23.08.2013
International camp - spending free time in nature. The Alpine Association of Slovenia will host 35 young people from seven European countries from 25. 8. to 3. 9. 2013 at Šenkova Domačija on Zgornje Jezersko. The project titled Izberi naravo (Ditching the wifi for the wildlife) arose from the idea o... |
 | New record on SPP
22.08.2013
Mountain runner Marjan Zupančič, who started on the Slovenian Mountain Trail (SPP) from Maribor to Ankaran at 6 a.m. on August 15, 2013, to improve Klemen Triler's record from last year, is progressing excellently and it seems he will break Triler's record. Marjan will arrive in Ankaran after just o... |
 | Bronze for Domen Škofic
21.08.2013
The Youth World Championships in Lead Climbing 2013 concluded yesterday with a new medal for Slovenia, which was once again earned by Domen Škofic, currently our best sport climber in the men's category. Otherwise, Slovenia was represented by a five-member youth team in sport climbing led by selecto... |
 | Slipped during descent from Porezna
19.08.2013
Yesterday at 17:55, during the descent from the summit of Porezna towards the settlement of Poče, municipality of Cerkno, a hiker slipped on the trail. He fell approximately 30 meters down a steep, rocky, and vegetated slope and suffered fatal injuries. Rescuers from the GRS Tolmin station and the o... |
 | Accident on Triglav
17.08.2013
At 12:33, a mountaineer slipped off the path between Mali Triglav and Veliki Triglav, municipality of Bohinj. Rescuers from GRS Bohinj, Mojstrana, and the LPE helicopter with the on-duty mountain rescue team intervened, transporting the mountaineer to the valley. Unfortunately, the mountaineer's inj... |
 | Survey - Špik
17.08.2013
Is Špik visible from Kranjska Gora? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - Yes. Špik (2472 m) is visible from Kranjska Gora (not from the entire area). Survey results: 49% No 43% Yes 8% I don't know Approximately 1900 users of the Hribi.net portal participated in the... |
 | World Cup Lead Climbing Competition
12.08.2013
Mina Markovič's victory at the World Cup lead climbing competition and the youth world championship in Canada this week. This weekend, the second World Cup lead climbing event of the year organized by the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) took place in Imst, Austria, where the Sloven... |
 | The path to Razor remains CLOSED!
10.08.2013
The path from Kriških podov to sedlo Planja and further to Vršič and Planja is open again, the path to Razor remains CLOSED! we inform you that in the Julian Alps the hiking trail Pogačnikov dom na Kriških podih (2050 m)-sedlo Planja (2349 m)-Mlinarica (2000 m), which is also part of the Slovenian ... |
 | Mina Markovič's Victory at the World Games
5.08.2013
Yesterday, August 4, 2013, the lead climbing competition at the WORLD GAMES in the Colombian city of Cali concluded with a triumph for Slovenia. Our best sport climbers Mina Markovič and Domen Škofic competed; Mina achieved VICTORY and the gold medal. Domen qualified for the final and finished 8th... |
 | 60 Years Since the Erection of the Kugy Monument
3.08.2013
Dr. Julius Kugy still unites people today, 60 years after the erection of the Kugy Monument. Yesterday, August 2, 2013, a ceremony took place in Trenta at the Kugy Monument, at this prominent point in the Julian Alps, marking the 60th anniversary of the erection of the monument to Dr. Julius Kugy, a... |
 | 60 years of the Slovenian Mountain Trail
2.08.2013
On August 1, 2013, the Slovenian Mountain Trail celebrates its 60th birthday, the longest and most popular long-distance trail in Slovenia. It is also the oldest long-distance trail in Slovenia, Europe, and the world in its category. It was created on the initiative of Ivan Šumljak and runs from Mar... |
 | Slovenia wins gold and two silver medals
1.08.2013
Slovenia wins gold and two silver medals at the 2013 youth European Championships in lead climbing. Last weekend, 27 and 28 July 2013, the IFSC Youth European Championships in Lead Climbing 2013 took place in Imst, Austria, where the 18-member Slovenian youth national team also competed and achieve... |
 | WEATHER PRO and METEOEARTH now in Slovenian language!
29.07.2013
Leading European weather apps WEATHER PRO and METEOEARTH now also in Slovenian language! Dear visitors of the Hribi.net web portal, we inform you that the leading European paid weather apps for mobile phones and tablets, WeatherPro and MeteoEarth, are now also available in Slovenian language. The... |
 | Survey - path to Komna
27.07.2013
How many marked switchbacks will we count from Koča pri Savici to Dom na Komni? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - 48. From Koča pri Savici to Dom na Komni there are 48 marked and higher up a few unmarked switchbacks. Survey results: 37% 48 25% 50 23% 49 15% I don'... |
 | Accident on Gožarjeva peč
27.07.2013
The Celje Police Administration (PU Celje) reported that on the registered climbing route Gožarjeva peč in the village of Vinska Gora near Velenje, criminal investigators from the Criminal Police Sector (SKP) of the Celje Police Administration (PU Celje), together with members of GRS Celje, are cond... |
 | Before the Peak of the Summer Mountaineering Season
27.07.2013
Good weather and stable weather forecasts will once again attract many visitors to our mountains. With this weekend, we can say that the peak of the summer mountaineering season is beginning, when not only seaside tourist places, but also mountain peaks, hiking paths and huts will be fully visited a... |
 | Mina Markovič silver
22.07.2013
On Saturday, 20 July 2013, the first Lead World Cup event of the year concluded in Briançon, France. Seven of our representatives competed, with five advancing to the semifinals; in the final, Domen Škofic took 4th place, and Mina Markovič claimed an excellent 2nd place and the silver medal. Follo... |
 | Accident in Pekel Gorge
21.07.2013
Yesterday, 20.7.2013 at 14:12, while viewing the waterfalls in Pekel Gorge near Borovnica, a middle-aged female visitor slipped and fell down a steep slope. Despite the intervention of NMP rescuers, members of GRS Ljubljana, and firefighters from PGD Brezovica pri Borovnici, the victim died at the s... |
 | Accident on Storžič
19.07.2013
At 14:02, a search operation began on Storžič in the municipality of Tržič for a hiker missing since yesterday. Mountain rescuers from the GRS Tržič station and a police helicopter with the GRS team from Brnik found the hiker dead at 1800 meters altitude in the climbing route Črni greben. The body w... |
 | Survey - Košuta
16.07.2013
What is the name of the westernmost two-thousander in the Košuta ridge? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - Veliki vrh. Veliki vrh is a 2088 meters high mountain located in the western part of the longest Slovenian ridge. The Košuta ridge measures a little over 10 k... |
 | Mina Markovič European vice-championess
14.07.2013
From 11 to 13 July 2013, the European Championships in lead climbing took place in French Chamonix, where Slovenians once again stepped onto the highest steps of the podium. Our best sport climber and current two-time consecutive overall winner of the World Cup in lead and combined Mina Markovič ach... |
 | PZS and ZGVS signed an agreement
11.07.2013
The Alpine Association of Slovenia and the Association of Mountain Guides of Slovenia signed a cooperation agreement On Friday, July 5, 2013, at the Alpine Educational Centre in Bavšica, the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) and the Association of Mountain Guides of Slovenia (ZGVS) signed a coop... |
 | Closed path to Razor! 7.7.2013
7.07.2013
Due to a rockfall on 3.7.2013, the paths from Kriški podi to Planja saddle (and thus also to Razor and Planja) are closed.We inform you that due to a rockfall from the summit of Razor, the hiking paths from Kriški podi and from Mlinarica to Planja saddle are closed. Thus, the path to Razor is also c... |
| Rockfall on Razor 3.7.2013
4.07.2013
Path to Razor is officially CLOSED!ATTENTION! We advise against ascent to Razor: We inform you about a new ROCKFALL just below the summit of RAZOR! As reported by mountain rescuer Igor Zlodej, there was another rockfall just below the summit of Razor on the southern side, about 50 meters away from ... |
 | Passability of Mangart Road
3.07.2013
Dear visitors, due to a rockfall and high danger of falling rocks and boulders onto the roadway in the area below Rdeča skala (around 100 m high overhanging wall), traffic in the last kilometer of Mangart Road (12 km) is not safe. Currently, a small replacement parking area is arranged in the last h... |
| Hribi.net - instructions for use
1.07.2013
Dear users of the Hribi.net portal. Since we have noticed that recently some, especially new members of the portal, are opening new threads on the forum even though identical or similar titles already exist, we have decided to briefly explain the instructions once again.If a thread with the title (e... |
 | 4th Day of the Alpine Convention 29.6.2013
1.07.2013
The main purpose of the Day of the Alpine Convention in Mojstrana on Saturday, 29 June 2013, was to draw attention to the sensitive Alpine area, present the importance of the Alpine Convention and the peculiarities of Alpine valleys, the importance of preserving nature and cultural heritage, and enc... |
 | Survey - Koča pod Bogatinom
29.06.2013
Where is Koča pod Bogatinom located. That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - on Planina na Kraju. Koča pod Bogatinom is located on Planina na Kraju, which is on the section between Spodnja and Lepa Komna. Survey results: 58% Planina na Kraju 23% Planina Govnjač 7% Plan... |
 | Missing mountaineer found dead
25.06.2013
PU Kranj reported that the missing Austrian citizen was found dead this afternoon on a rocky ledge below the path from Rdeča škrbina towards Planika pod Triglavom. "The mountain police officer, who found the missing person with the mountain helicopter rescue team, conducted an inspection at the sce... |
 | Issues of driving in the natural environment
21.06.2013
Conference on issues of driving in the natural environment highlighted the need for legal regulation. Yesterday, 20 June 2013, in the hall of the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia in Ljubljana, the Alpine Association of Slovenia, the Fishing Association of Slovenia and the Hunting Associ... |
 | 4th Day of the Alpine Convention
18.06.2013
Through Alpine valleys by bike and on foot from Mojstrana to Radovna and Krma! The Alpine Convention is the first international treaty in the world concerning a mountain area. It was concluded by the countries of the Alpine arc: Austria, France, Italy, Principality of Monaco, Liechtenstein, Germany... |
 | Day of Mountaineering Experiences
16.06.2013
Yesterday, 15 June 2013, the Kamniška Bistrica area was the venue for numerous mountaineering experiences and a true mountaineering festival. On the Day of Slovenian Mountaineers or Day of Slovenian Mountaineering Experiences, as named by the Alpine Association of Slovenia, more than 2000 mountainee... |
| Timetables in the Alps 2013
14.06.2013
For the fifth consecutive year, CIPRA Slovenia, association for the protection of the Alps, with partners including the Alpine Associationof Slovenia has published the booklet Timetables in the Alps. The booklet has also undergone an upgrade this year it contains12 new lines, so it now boasts 31 ... |
 | Poll - Vošca
13.06.2013
Can Jalovec 2645 m be seen from Vošca 1737 m on a clear day? This was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Yes. Vošca is a 1737 m high peak located west of Trupejev poldnev. From the grassy summit, a beautiful view opens up to the Julian Alps, western Karawanks, eastern Carnic ... |
 | 3 gold medals, silver and bronze for Slovenia
27.05.2013
3 gold medals, silver and bronze for Slovenia at the first IFSC Youth European Championships in Bouldering 2013 This weekend, May 25 and 26, 2013, the IFSC Youth European Championships in Bouldering 2013 took place in the Swiss town of Grindelwald, where an 18-member Slovenian youth national team a... |
 | Poll - Korada
25.05.2013
What is the name of the highest peak of the Goriška Brda? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is Korada. Korada (812 m) is a panoramic peak located west of the Soča River, on the northern edge of the Goriška Brda. From the summit, which has a logbook box, there is a beaut... |
 | Around half a meter of snow has fallen in the mountains
25.05.2013
Yesterday, a deterioration with cooling and stronger precipitation hit Slovenia. Locally, more than half a meter of snow fell in the mountains. The most in the Julian Alps, but also in the high mountains of the western Karawanks and in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps more than 30 cm of snow fell. On Kredar... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 13.5.2013
13.05.2013
At the end of the week, the weather in the mountains was cloudy with frequent precipitation. The snow line dropped below 2000 m. In the high mountains, 5 to 10 cm of snow fell. The snow line is still around 2100 m today. Snow froze higher up, but melted quickly lower down. At 2500 m in the Julian Al... |
 | Mina Markovič fifth
13.05.2013
At the weekend of May 11 and 12, 2013, the best sport climbers competed for the third time in a row at Log near Brezovica in the municipality of Log - Dragomer at the World Cup boulder competition. Among 116 competitors from 29 countries worldwide, 13 Slovenian representatives also participated, 5 g... |
 | Bouldering - Slovenians in semi-finals
11.05.2013
Today, May 11, 2013, the fourth round of the IFSC 2013 Bouldering World Cup started at Log pri Brezovici at 10 a.m. 65 men entered the quite difficult qualifying routes, competing simultaneously in two groups, and in the afternoon the women competed, a total of 51. Of our eight representatives and f... |
 | Poll - wild garlic
11.05.2013
Do you pick wild garlic? That was the question in the previous poll. Wild garlic (Allium ursinum), also wild chives or bear's garlic (there are more names), is a medicinal plant that grows in most parts of Slovenia, mainly in shadier spots. Poll results: 55% Yes 34% No 11% I would, but I'm afraid ... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 10.5.2013
10.05.2013
Mostly sunny weather continues. At the beginning of the week there was still some rain, followed by only local showers and thunderstorms. Snow in the mountains is melting. Snow froze last night and this morning only above about 2500 m. At 2500 m in the Julian Alps there is about 230 cm of snow, at 1... |
 | World Cup in Bouldering
8.05.2013
Today, May 8, 2013, a press conference was held in conference hall M of the hotel in Ljubljana ahead of the World Cup in bouldering competition, which will take place for the third time in a row in the municipality of Log Dragomer (11 and 12 May 2013). All favorites for medals are coming to the com... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 6.5.2013
6.05.2013
On Friday and Saturday there was some sun in the mountains, on Sunday mostly cloudy weather. The snow line was high, mostly at the height of the highest peaks. There was occasional rain. Snow melted quickly and disappeared. At 2500 m in the Julian Alps up to about 250 cm of snow, at 1500 m up to 80 ... |
 | Accident on Jalovec
4.05.2013
At 13:30, mountain rescuers from GRS Rateče station, a rescue doctor-helicopter pilot from GRS Tržič station, and the crew of the Slovenian Army helicopter flew to the Jalovec mountain area in the municipality of Kranjska Gora. A hiker was injured there. They located the hiker and descended to him. ... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 3.5.2013
3.05.2013
In sunny and warm weather, the snow cover is settling and melting. A considerable amount of snow has melted. At night, snow freezes only in the high mountains. At 2500 m in the Julian Alps there is around 280 cm of snow, at 1500 m up to 90 cm. Elsewhere in our mountains at 1500 m around 20 cm of sno... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 1.5.2013
1.05.2013
In sunny and warm weather the snow cover has settled and melted. Considerable snow has disappeared. At night snow froze only in the high mountains, but in recent days hardly even there anymore. At 2500 m in the Julian Alps there is up to around 310 cm of snow, at 1500 m up to 130 cm. Elsewhere in ou... |
| Fight broke out on Mount Everest
30.04.2013
Kathmandu, 29.04.2013, 14:25 Police are investigating the circumstances of the brawl on the world's highest mountain between European climbers and Nepalese guides. ''The guides became aggressive. Not only did they punch and kick, they also threw stones,'' said the Italian climber involved in the in... |
 | PZS resolves issue of Dom v Tamarju
27.04.2013
The day before yesterday, the Alpine Association of Slovenia resolved the issue of Dom v Tamarju, for which the denationalization procedure has been ongoing since 1992. Dom v Tamarju will remain a mountain hut for at least another 10 years even after signing the settlement on the regulation of legal... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 26.4.2013
26.04.2013
In sunny and warm weather, the snow cover has settled and melted. Individual wet snow avalanches have still been released from steep slopes, but mostly the snow has already slid off. The snow cover freezes only in the high mountains at night, but thaws during the day. The snow is soaked through to t... |