 | Awarding of the Highest PZS Awards 2010
5.12.2010
On Saturday, December 4, 2010, the solemn awarding of the highest awards of the Alpine Association of Slovenia for 2010 took place in the main hall of the National Home of the Municipality of Celje. The awarding was organized by the Savinja Inter-Association Committee (MDO) of mountaineering associa... |
 | Rozalija Skobe is Volunteer of the Year 2010
4.12.2010
Among this year's recipients of the plaques of the National Council for the most deserving volunteers of 2010 was also Rozalija Skobe, member of PD Krka Novo mesto and head of the Commission for the Protection of Mountain Nature at the Alpine Association of Slovenia. The plaques were awarded at toda... |
 | Almost 3 metres of snow in the high mountains already 3.12.2010
3.12.2010
Since Wednesday morning, it has been snowing occasionally in the mountains. 25 to 50 cm of snow has fallen, the least in the eastern part of our mountains. Due to the low temperature, the new snow was dry. Wind only created drifts in exposed areas. During snowfall, small to medium-sized dry snow ava... |
 | Honorary Member of the Alpine Club
3.12.2010
Silvo Karo, member of PD Domžale and top alpinist, became an honorary member of the Alpine Club this autumn. He was nominated for honorary membership by President Paul Braithwaite, himself once an excellent alpinist. The Alpine Club (AC) is the world's oldest mountaineering organization, founded in ... |
 | Agreement on cooperation between PZS and GRZS to be signed
2.12.2010
On Saturday, December 4, 2010, at its extraordinary assembly in Celje, the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS) will sign a cooperation agreement with the Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia (GRZS). At the extraordinary PZS Assembly, delegates will also adopt guidelines for the new statute, hold... |
 | Poll - deepest pit in Slovenia
2.12.2010
The correct answer to the poll question, what is the name of the deepest pit in Slovenia, is Čehi 2. Čehi 2 has been explored to a depth of 1502 m (according to some data even 1533 m), which places the cave as the 6th deepest cave in the world. The cave or pit is located on the Rombonski podi, more... |
 | Snow conditions in the mountains 1.12.2010
1.12.2010
On Monday it was still snowing in the mountains. In the Julian Alps up to 45 cm of snow fell in some places, mostly from 15 to 20 cm, in the eastern Karawanks and on Pohorje up to 5 cm. On Tuesday it was dry, in the night to Wednesday it started snowing again and by morning 5 to 15 cm of snow fell. ... |
 | Avalanche danger is 3rd degree 29.11.2010
29.11.2010
It snowed in the mountains on Friday and Sunday. 30 to 70 cm of snow fell, more in the Julian Alps, least on Pohorje and in the eastern Karawanks. It snowed down to the lowlands. The snow was dry everywhere in the mountains. It was transported by the northeast wind, on Saturday and Sunday by the sou... |
 | Snow conditions 26.11.2010
26.11.2010
From Tuesday it was mostly dry and also cold in the mountains. The snow line was at about 900 m above sea level. The snow cover settled somewhat. Transformation was slow due to low temperatures. In the high mountains of the Julian Alps there is about 190 cm of snow at 2500 m, and about 40 cm at 1500... |
 | Almost 2 metres of snow already in the high mountains
23.11.2010
From Sunday to Monday morning there was cloudy weather with precipitation. The snow line was in the Julian Alps locally around 800 m, elsewhere higher, even above 1500 m. The heaviest precipitation fell in the Julian Alps and the western Karawanks. There 15 to around 50 cm of snow fell, depending on... |
 | Poll - highest peak of Prekmurje
23.11.2010
The correct answer to the survey question, what is the name of the highest peak of Prekmurje, is Sotinski breg. Sotinski breg or Kugla is with 418 m the highest peak of Prekmurje. From the top, where there is a wooden observation tower with a bell and cross on it, a nice view opens up to northeaster... |
| Snow conditions in the mountains, Friday 19.11.2010
19.11.2010
After Monday, the weather in the mountains was mostly cloudy and occasionally foggy.It snowed on Tuesday and Wednesday, initially around 2200 m, and towards the end of the precipitation down to around 1600 m. In the Julians, up to around 35 cm of snow fell at 2500 m. It snowed also last night up to ... |
| 10 years since the landslide in Log pod Mangartom
17.11.2010
Locals are largely satisfied with the state's assistance, which after the disaster, when a large part of the village was buried by a landslide in the night of 17 November 2000, claiming seven lives, allocated 22.5 million euros for remediation and reconstruction. Another nine million will be needed ... |
| Snow conditions 15.11.2010
15.11.2010
At the end of the week, it was quite cloudy in the mountains, but clear in the high mountains and in the eastern part of our mountains. It was warm, the snow line was above 3000 m. The snow melted, but in the high mountains, due to dry air, it remained dry at first despite positive temperatures, but... |
| Snow conditions 12.11.2010
12.11.2010
Since Wednesday, it has been mostly dry in the mountains. Cloud cover varied. Warmer air arrived and today the freezing level is already around 2900 m. A strong southwesterly wind began blowing, transporting snow into wind slabs in the high mountains. Lower down, snow is melting slowly, above around... |
| Snow conditions 10.11.2010
10.11.2010
Since Monday, the mountains have had cloudy weather with occasional precipitation, which was more frequent and heavier in the Julian Alps and western Karawanks. The snow line dropped below 900 m in the upper Sava valley, but mostly it snowed above around 1000 m. Since Monday morning, an additional 1... |
| Anniversary of the death of an exceptional alpinist
10.11.2010
Today marks one year since the death of a top alpinist, above all an exceptional human being. Tomaž Humar was found dead on November 14 on Langtang Lirung, with November 10 accepted as the date of death. In his career, Humar completed over 1500 ascents, 70 of which were first ascents at home an... |
| Snow conditions 8.11.2010
8.11.2010
In the second half of the past week, the weather calmed down.At first, it cooled slightly and the snow in the mountains froze. However, already on Friday, with the influx of warmer air, the snow level rose again, reaching its highest on Saturday, above 3000 m above sea level. A considerable amount o... |
| Snow conditions 3.11.2010
3.11.2010
From October 31 to today, the weather has been mostly cloudy with occasional precipitation. It was more frequent in the Julian Alps and western Karawanks, where the most fell. The snow line fluctuated, but mostly did not drop below 2000 m, occasionally it rained even above 2500 m. Therefore, some ne... |
 | Poll - source of the Drava River
2.11.2010
The correct answer to the poll "Where does the Drava River originate" is in Italy. The Drava originates on the Toblach Field near the town of Dobbiaco / Toblach in South Tyrol (Italy) at an altitude of approximately 1300 m. The source is located just a few km west of the border with Austria. Poll ... |
| Snow conditions 26.10.2010
26.10.2010
After the last snowfall in the mountains, the snow has mostly melted away. Some remains only in the high mountains of the Julian Alps and in shady spots elsewhere.With the renewed snowfall, which started in the high mountains in the west already on Sunday, up to this morning 10 to about 40 cm of sno... |
 | Death of a hiker on Zelenica
10.10.2010
Tržič, October 10 - Police, in collaboration with the Tržič and Radovljica GRS with the help of a police helicopter, found a 50-year-old hiker from the Tržič area dead on an unmarked path from the direction of the old Ljubelj towards Zelenica at an altitude of 1400 meters, reports the web portal "De... |
| Highest waterfall in Slovenia
8.10.2010
The correct answer to the survey question "What is the highest waterfall in Slovenia" is the Kloma waterfall.Kloma is a narrow gorge located southeast of Trenta on the slopes of Zadnjiški Ozebnik (2084 m), more precisely between Veliki (1856m) and Mali Vršovec (1466 m). In the narrow and steep gorge... |
| Meeting in Kamniška Bistrica
13.09.2010
Visitors to the Hribi.net portal are invited to a get-to-know-you meeting, which will take place on Saturday 9.10.2010 from 16:00 onwards at Dom v Kamniški Bistrici.Register for the meetingMore about the meeting... |
| Mountains Claim a Life
12.09.2010
Yesterday shortly before 11 a.m., a 74-year-old hiker, an Austrian citizen, suffered a fatal accident on Mangart. She went together with a friend and her son along the Slovenian route towards the summit of Mangart. When she reached about 150 meters into the climbing section, she couldn't manage the ... |
 | Marolt fir has collapsed
5.09.2010
Today on Pohorje probably the oldest fir in Europe collapsed. The more than 250 years old Marolt fir had a trunk circumference of 605 cm, its diameter was almost 2 m, and it measured approximately 45 m in height. The fir collapsed due to a fire, which is believed to have been arson.... |
| Gomiščkovo shelter on Krn renovated
1.09.2010
Mountaineering Association Nova Gorica announces that Gomiščkovo shelter on Krn has been renovated, so overnight stays are now possible there. Welcome!... |
| Snow Has Whitened the Mountains
30.08.2010
A cold front is moving across Slovenia, bringing some precipitation, mainly much lower temperatures. In places above 1600 m a few centimeters of snow fell, which will remain especially in the high mountains for a few days due to low temperatures, elsewhere it will melt quickly.Snow on VišarjePecaDob... |
| Prisojnik Claims a Life
27.08.2010
Vršič, 26 August 2010: In the afternoon hours an accident occurred below the ridge of Prisojnik. According to PU Kranj data, a 45-year-old mountaineer from Vnanje Gorice was the victim. Before the accident he was on the marked mountain path on the ridge leading from the direction of Prednje okno tow... |
| Mountaineer slips on Kanin
26.08.2010
Between the upper cable car station on Kanin and Visoki Kanin, more precisely on the slopes of Hudi vršič, a Slovenian mountaineer slipped and fell 25 m deep. Due to severe injuries, he died at the scene of the accident.Source: www.zurnal24.siHudi vršič and Visoki Kanin from Prestreljenik. The image... |
| Gomišček Shelter on Krn Reopened
11.08.2010
PD Nova Gorica announces that the Gomišček Shelter on Krn is reopened and supplied, but WITHOUT accommodation. Overnight stays are possible at the hut at Krn Lakes (tel 051/328 928).... |
 | Landslide covers the road from Mojstrana to Vrata
4.08.2010
During yesterday's heavy thunderstorm that affected Vrata valley, a landslide covered the road into Vrata valley, so it was closed for some time. The landslide is being cleared, and the road is currently passable only for passenger vehicles. Source: www.promet.si... |
 | Slovenian Path on Mangart is open again
3.08.2010
In October 2009, a section of the secured path on the Slovenian Path to Mangart collapsed, closing it due to the dangerous passage. The path was repaired and secured a few days ago and is now open again to hikers. As Mangart is a crumbly mountain, wear a helmet for the ascent.... |
 | Snow whitens the mountains
30.07.2010
A cold front moving across Slovenia has brought abundant precipitation and cooling. The snow line has dropped below 2200 m, with up to 20 cm of snow falling higher up. On the highest peaks, especially where snow is wind-blown, it will remain for a few days; lower down, it will melt quickly. Elsewher... |
 | Accident of two paragliders on Vogel
22.07.2010
Yesterday, the pilot and a Danish citizen took off in tandem from the Orlove glave take-off site on Vogel. Shortly after take-off, they began to fall unexpectedly and crashed onto a steep, partially rocky slope. Due to severe injuries, the 41-year-old Dane died at the scene, while the 30-year-old pi... |
 | Climbing route to Stol is open again
21.07.2010
The climbing route from Trat / Johannsenruhe (starting point in Austria) to Stol (2236 m), which had been closed due to the detachment of a large rock that damaged a large part of the secured climbing route, is open again. Source: http://kaernten.orf.at/stories/457516/... |
 | Sunny and hot in the coming days
20.07.2010
From tomorrow until Friday, mostly sunny and hot summer weather will prevail. Temperatures will rise from day to day, so they could exceed 35 degrees Celsius again, especially on Thursday and Friday. It will also be warm in the mountains. At 2500 m, the temperature will be around 15, at 1500 m aroun... |
| Accident under Sopota Waterfall (Soupat)
14.07.2010
Today at midday, under the Sopota waterfall also Soupat, a tragic accident occurred in which a 9-year-old girl died.The accident happened when a stone dislodged from the wall or slope above it and hit the girl in the head. Despite medical assistance being provided, the girl died from severe injuries... |
| Hiker's Accident on the Slopes of Rodica
14.07.2010
Yesterday, the New Zealand hiker together with 10 more hikers from Australia set off from Komna towards Črna prst. During the hike, the hiker tripped due to fatigue and fell approximately 150 m deep, where she died at the scene due to severe injuries.Source: www.rtvslo.siPart of the path from Črna p... |
| Slipped from Prisojnik and Died
12.07.2010
The accident occurred when an 81-year-old man from Ljubljana and a 32-year-old US citizen set off from the direction of Tičarev dom on Vršič towards Zadnje okno. Since they did not reach the summit of Prisojnik by 18:30, they turned back and began returning towards Tičarev dom on Vršič along the sou... |
 | French citizen dies in the mountains
7.07.2010
This morning hikers found the body of a 67-year-old French citizen. The accident occurred when the mountaineer was descending from Komarča towards Koča pri Savici in the evening hours. During the descent he strayed from the marked path, where due to the considerable steepness and wet terrain he slip... |
 | Death of a mountaineer below Kranjska Rinka
5.07.2010
Yesterday (on Sunday 4.7.2010) a mountaineer set off into the mountains above Jezersko. Since he did not return by evening, a rescue operation was launched. Rescuers from GRS Jezersko found the victim today below the cliffs of Kranjska Rinka. Due to severe injuries, the mountaineer died at the scen... |
| Climbing route to Stol is CLOSED until further notice
19.06.2010
The climbing route from Trat / Johannsenruhe (starting point in Austria) to Stol (2236 m) is CLOSED until further notice due to the detachment of a large rock, which damaged a large part of the secured climbing route.The following route is closed: Plezalna pot na StolSource: http://kaernten.orf.atWe... |
| Prisojnik Fatal for a Pole
8.06.2010
On Sunday around 7 p.m., an accident occurred in the mountains that was fatal for a 49-year-old Pole. The climber and a 46-year-old Polish woman got lost and wedged while returning from the summit of Prisojnik. The Pole fell approximately 70 meters down rocks and scree and lay dead in a rocky gully,... |
 | Notice about the road collapse in the Hladnik stream valley
9.05.2010
A visitor to the Hribi.net portal informed us that the road from Srednji Vrh towards the hunting lodge, i.e., the road along the Hladnik stream valley, is damaged (the road is damaged approximately 3 km from Srednji Vrh). Part of the road was indeed washed away by a landslide, and the remaining part... |
| Slipped from Mali Triglav
1.05.2010
Today this morning during the descent from Triglav, a 51-year-old hiker from Postojna suffered a fatal accident. The accident occurred when he was descending towards Kredarica with crampons together with another friend. On the ridge of Mali Triglav he stepped on an icy slab where he slipped and lost... |
| Road works on the Kranjska Gora - Vršič route
19.04.2010
Regarding the reconstruction of the 1,000-meter-long section of the regional road over the Vršič pass, about which we have already informed the public, we provide more detailed information regarding the planned closures during the works. The anticipated traffic regime is as follows:- from April 19 t... |
| 450 cm of snow at Kredarica
19.04.2010
Although temperatures in the valleys are already fully spring-like, real winter still prevails in the mountains. This morning at Kredarica there was 450 cm of snow (the maximum in the winter of 2009/10), and at Vogel 135 cm. Complete winter gear is therefore still required for ascents into the high ... |
| Risk of slipping increases in the mountains
9.04.2010
Due to daytime melting and nighttime freezing, the risk of slipping increases in the mountains. It is highest in the morning and forenoon, and in some shady areas also during the day. In the middle of the day, when the snow softens, avalanches can still be triggered. The avalanche danger is currentl... |
| Avalanche danger has increased in the mountains
31.03.2010
In the mountains moderate to heavy precipitation occurred. The snow line, initially around 1800 meters, is slowly descending and in the evening it may snow to lowlands in some alpine valleys. In the high mountains of the Julian Alps up to around 30 cm of snow has already fallen, which has bonded rel... |