| Snow avalanche covers Bovec - Predel road
5.03.2009
This morning, a snow avalanche released onto the Bovec - Predel road, covering it for 60m. From Bovec, the road is normally passable to the village of Strmec, from the Italian side to the Predel border crossing. Due to the risk of new avalanches, the road will be closed at least until tomorrow.Sourc... |
| High avalanche danger 5.3.2009
5.03.2009
Due to the large amount of new snow, there is very high avalanche danger especially in the high mountains of the Julijske Alpe. Since precipitation will continue today and tomorrow, the risk of avalanches will increase elsewhere in our mountains as well.For the time being, we advise against visiting... |
| Heavy precipitation 4.3. to 6.3.2009
4.03.2009
Today, precipitation has started to appear in the Julijske Alpe, strengthening and spreading eastward. The snow line will drop from initial 1200m to around 800m. The most precipitation will be in Posočje and the Spodnje Bohinjske gore range, where more than 1m of snow can fall by Friday evening; els... |
| Snow avalanche in Bobnarjeva grapa buries two hikers
1.03.2009
Yesterday afternoon, a snow avalanche in Bobnarjeva grapa buried two alpinists who were climbing Brana. They had set out with two colleagues who were climbing another route. They last reported around 14:00, but when they did not return by evening, a rescue operation was launched. Mountain rescuers f... |
| Avalanche buries two hikers
26.02.2009
Yesterday afternoon, an avalanche occurred in the Jezersko area, specifically on the slope between Velika Baba and Ledinski vrh, burying two hikers. Two ski tourers noticed the incident and immediately came to assist the buried hikers, who had injured legs.Due to the possibility of further avalanche... |
| Increasing risk of slipping in the mountains
21.02.2009
Due to dry, sunny and windy weather, the risk of slipping is increasing in the mountains. The greatest risk of slipping is on ridges where snow is wind-blown to the old icy base, on sunny slopes where snow softens during the day and refreezes at night, and in lower altitudes where it was wet due to ... |
| Record snow depth on Kredarica
18.02.2009
On April 22, 2001 (winter 2000/2001), the snow depth on Kredarica was measured at 700cm. This is also the maximum since they have been measuring snow cover at the highest Slovenian meteorological station (since 1954).The correct answer to the poll; The record snow depth on Kredarica is thus 700cm.Po... |
| Low temperatures
17.02.2009
This evening, a weakened cold front will quickly pass over Slovenia. During the front's passage, a strong northerly wind will blow, bringing very cold air. Temperature at 1500m will be between -12 and -15 °C, above 2500m it can drop to -20 °C. Exceptionally low temperatures can also be expected on T... |
| Tripoint
11.02.2009
The correct answer to the poll; What is the name of the peak at the tripoint between Italy, Austria and Slovenia is Peč.Poll results:75% Peč,15% Ciprnik,7% Vošca and3% GrpiščaPeč.... |
| Heavy snowfall
6.02.2009
From today until Sunday 8.2.2009, another around 100cm of new snow may fall in the western Julian Alps. Therefore, the avalanche danger will increase further. Elsewhere less precipitation, but the avalanche danger will still be high.Due to the high avalanche danger, we advise against visiting the hi... |
 | Private messages
29.01.2009
On the Hribi.net website, the option to send private messages has been added.You send a new message by clicking on the username next to the message on the forum. A page with user details opens, where you also have the option to send private messages.The list of all existing private conversations can... |
| Monument to Time
27.01.2009
The Monument to Time is located in Bohinj, more precisely in Cecconijev Park.The correct answer to the question; where the Monument to Time is located, is in Bohinj.Poll results:41% we have that too,25% in Bohinj,15% nowhere,7% on Kanin,7% in Logarska Dolina and5% on Rogla.... |
| High avalanche danger
21.01.2009
In the western Julian Alps, up to 150cm of snow fell locally from Monday afternoon to this morning, much less elsewhere. In the mentioned area, the avalanche danger is degree 4, and elsewhere it will increase with further precipitation. We advise against visiting the high mountains for the time bein... |
| Abundant snowfall
19.01.2009
From this evening until Thursday, more than 1m of snow may fall in the western Julian Alps, so the avalanche danger will increase rapidly. Elsewhere there will be less precipitation, but avalanche danger will increase everywhere. The snow line will mostly be between 1000 and 1400m, only in alpine va... |
| Frost pocket Mrzla Komna -49 °C
10.01.2009
Yesterday morning, at Lepa Komna, more precisely in the frost pocket Mrzla Komna, they measured the lowest unofficial temperature so far on Slovenian territory. The temperature dropped to -49 °C just after 8 a.m. .Source: http://freeapproved.comPicture in the hut on Komna showing the lowest temperat... |
| Accident in the mountains
27.12.2008
Yesterday morning, a mountain accident occurred on the slopes of Batognica. The accident happened when a hiker slipped on the icy surface and slid approximately 200m deep. Despite the quick intervention of mountain rescuers from Tolmin, the hiker died from severe injuries during the rescue.Source: A... |
| Alojz Knafelc
27.12.2008
The correct answer to the poll: Who is the inventor of the Slovenian mountaineering trail marker? Alojz Knafelc.Poll results:66% Alojz Knafelc,11% Julius Kugy,10% Valentin Stanič,6% Dr. Ernst Froelich,5% Edvard Kocbek and2% Johannes Frischauf.... |
| Picture Quiz
24.12.2008
From today, you can test yourself in a new picture quiz. You have 30 seconds per question to answer.Picture Quiz... |
| Merry Christmas and Happy 2009
23.12.2008
On the upcoming holidays, we wish you many beautiful moments spent with family, friends and those you desire most. In the new year 2009, we wish you lots of luck, health, hope, love and as many safe steps on mountain trails as possible.Best regards, Hribi.net editorial team... |
| High Avalanche Danger
5.12.2008
Due to the large amount of new snow, there is high avalanche danger in the mountains, currently 4th degree on the 5-degree scale.Until further notice, we advise against visiting the high mountains and partly the mid-mountains.Lower avalanche danger on Pohorje and in the pre-alpine hills.... |
| Jezerska Kočna 2540m
5.12.2008
The correct answer to the poll: Which Kočna is 2540m high? Jezerska Kočna.Kokrska Kočna is 20m shorter, while Belska, Ravenska and Makekova Kočna are alpine valleys in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.Poll results:59% Jezerska Kočna,21% there are several,12% Kokrska Kočna,3% Belska Kočna,3% Ravenska Kočna an... |
| Poll
28.11.2008
The correct answer to the poll: the waterfall on the Savinja River is called Rinka Waterfall.Poll results:67% Rinka waterfall,17% Savica waterfall,7% Šumik waterfall,3% Boka waterfall,3% Peričnik waterfall,3% Čedca waterfall.Rinka Waterfall (78m).... |
| Gradiška Tura
21.11.2008
Gradiška Tura is a 793m peak located on the western edge of Nanos. Gradiška Tura is very popular among climbers due to its smooth and non-crumbling walls. There is also a very demanding hiking trail leading to Gradiška Tura, popular among mountaineers in all seasons (even in winter, as the trail is ... |
 | 3D Maps
18.11.2008
On the maps pages, a new "Earth" view has been added, enabling a three-dimensional view. Enable it by clicking the "Earth" button located top right. On first use, you will need to install the "Google Earth Plugin". If later while loading the map a warning window opens due to long script execution, c... |
| Mountain Conditions 14.11.2008
14.11.2008
Yesterday it was cloudy in the mountains with snowfall, but the precipitation has mostly ceased everywhere by this morning. The snow line dropped from the initial 1800m below 1300m in places, but since the snow lower down was wet, it remained only above 1400m. In the Karawanks and Kamnik-Savinja Alp... |
| Vršič Road
14.11.2008
The road over the Vršič pass (1611 m) was built by Russian prisoners during World War I. It is also dedicated to them, the Russian Chapel, located on the Kranjska Gora side of the road.The road connects Gorenjska and Primorska and is a popular excursion point for cyclists; mountaineers often choose ... |
| Survey
7.11.2008
Correct answer to the survey; Can Triglav be seen from the Triglav Lakes hut? No.Survey results:78% no,11% yes,6% I don't know,5% only with good visibility.Double lake and behind it the Triglav Lakes hut, in the background the Špičja ridge.... |
| Conditions in the mountains 6.11.2008
6.11.2008
In the past days, the weather in the mountains was variable with occasional precipitation, only yesterday during the day it was mostly sunny. Because it was relatively warm and little precipitation, some snow fell only on the highest peaks. Currently in the high Julian Alps at 2500 m there is about ... |
| Conditions in the mountains 31.10.2008
31.10.2008
In the mountain world, especially in the Julian Alps, precipitation has been occurring for several days, more intense in the Soča region. Locally, 300-400 liters of precipitation per square meter fell there. It cooled down only yesterday when the snow line dropped below 1300 m. The most snow, about ... |
| Editing published photos
24.10.2008
A new application has been added with which you can edit already published photos and upload new ones.You edit photos on the forum by clicking the "PHOTOS" button to the right of the message.However, it is still possible to upload photos in the old way (upload photos button).For the new application ... |
| Migration to new server
20.10.2008
Due to the migration of the Hribi.net website to a new server, disruptions in the operation of the web pages may still occur today.Thank you for your understanding.... |
| Conditions in the mountains
17.10.2008
A cold front passed through Slovenia today, bringing locally heavy precipitation. Since most of the rain was south of the alpine region, not much snow fell in the mountains (or none in some places), but due to the cooling, the risk of avalanches increased. The avalanche risk is highest where some ol... |
| Accident on Mrzla gora
17.10.2008
On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, during the descent from Mrzla gora (2203m), a mountaineer from the Celje area suffered a fatal accident. The 41-year-old mountaineer strayed from the path and fell into a precipice approximately 150m deep, where he died due to severe injuries. With the help of mountai... |
| Triglav
16.10.2008
Correct answer to the survey; The elevation of Triglav is 2863.6 m.Survey results:48% 2864.1m17% 2864.2m13% 2863.9m9% 2863.5m7% 2863.6m6% 2863.7mOn older maps, we can still see the inscription Triglav 2863m. Later, with new measurements, Triglav was given a few centimeters more and the elevation rou... |
| Accident on Košuta
13.10.2008
Today in the morning, a mountain accident occurred on the Košuta ridge in which a young mountaineer died. The accident happened when the mentioned mountaineer and five other participants were ascending Košutnikov turn. During the hike, the mountaineer from Brežice slipped and fell approximately 100m... |
| Survey
30.09.2008
Correct answer to the survey: the highest of the listed peaks is - Mangart.Survey results:56% Mangart 2679m,23% Jalovec 2645m,10% Visoki Rokav 2646m,6% Grintovec 2558m,5% Razor 2601m and1% Krn 2244m.Mangart is a mountain that sees very high traffic in summer. Access to the summit is greatly shortene... |
| Lovrenška jezera
26.09.2008
The Lovrenška jezera are located on a high moor in the middle of the Pohorje between Rogla and Ribniško Pohorje. The small lakes, fed only by rainwater, are surrounded by dwarf pines. The lakes can be viewed along a wooden boardwalk that keeps us dry and off the marsh. Walking on the marsh is prohib... |
| Accident on Prisank
6.09.2008
This morning a group of five hikers set out along Hanzova pot to the 2547m high Prisank (Prisojnik). While the group was crossing the snowfield below Hudičev steber, snow collapsed under one member, burying two hikers. The 41-year-old Slovenian hiker succumbed to his injuries, the other was injured ... |
| Tošč (1021m)
1.09.2008
Correct answer to the survey: The highest peak of the Polhograjsko hribovje is Tošč.Until a few decades ago, Pasja ravan (1019m) was the highest at 1029m, but the Yugoslav army leveled it in the second half of the 1970s and shaved off 10m of height. Therefore, the summit is flat and full of military... |
| Snow avalanche in the Alps
24.08.2008
Last night an avalanche released on the slopes of the 4248m high Mont Blanc du Tacul, which according to current information buried 18 people. 8 of them were rescued and taken to the valley by helicopter, the remaining 10 are still missing.The alpinists buried by the snow avalanche were ascending th... |
| Accident on Prisank
22.08.2008
Today a mountaineering accident occurred on the southern slopes of Prisank (Prisojnik) on the so-called southern path. A Polish female hiker slipped on the steep grassy slope and was so severely injured that she succumbed to her injuries. Rescuers from GRS Bovec transported the hiker to Kranjska Gor... |
| First ascent of Triglav
22.08.2008
Today marks 230 years since Luka Korošec, Matevž Kos, Štefan Rožič and Lovrenc Willomitzer, at the instigation of Žiga Zois, made the first ascent of the highest peak of the Julian Alps. On this occasion, a ceremony took place today at the monument of the Four Brave Men. More about it can be read he... |
| Survey
18.08.2008
Correct answer to the survey question: What is the name of the climbing route on Mala Mojstrovka? Hanzova pot. Survey results:77% Hanzova pot,7% Kopinškova pot,6% Koiščarjeva pot,4% pot Silva Korena,4% don't know and2% the route has no nameHanzova pot on Mala Mojstrovka, view downward.... |
| 5 vehicles trapped in Krma
17.08.2008
The storm that hit the Triglav area on 15.8.2008 destroyed the road into the Krma valley. On the section from Kovinarska koča to the last parking lot, the water so damaged the road that a lake 50x50m formed on it. 5 cars remained trapped at the last parking lot, but they are safe. Workers from the B... |
| Summits blanketed in snow
16.08.2008
Last night a cold front passed over Slovenia, causing numerous severe thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds, heavy rain, and hail in places. With the heavier precipitation, the snow line locally dropped to around 2000m, but a noteworthy snow cover remained only on the highest summits, where... |
| Cow Fell into Sinkhole
13.08.2008
This afternoon, an unusual accident occurred on the Konjščica pasture in the municipality of Bohinj. A cow grazing in the area of the mentioned pasture fell into a sinkhole and, since it was too deep, could not free itself. Rescuers from GRS Bohinj came to help and rescued the cow unharmed using rop... |
| Rescued Hiker Trapped in Wall
4.08.2008
On Friday, August 1, 2008, hikers ascending from Vrata towards Kredarica heard calls for help. The hikers triggered a rescue operation by calling 112, in which rescuers with helicopter assistance rescued a 24-year-old Canadian from the North Face of Triglav. The poorly equipped hiker will have to pa... |
| Accident on K2
3.08.2008
On K2, 9 people died on Friday. Fatal was an avalanche and the collapse of an ice pillar in the steep channel called Bottleneck at an altitude of about 8200m. Several alpinists are still missing, so the death toll may increase.source: rtvslo.si... |
| Pokljuka - Vodnikov dom Trail Open
1.08.2008
Today, the trail from Pokljuka and Uskovnica to Vodnikov dom has been reopened. The rockfall has been cleared, but there remains a high risk of falling rocks, so the use of a helmet is recommended. Do not stop at the rockfall site and try to cross it as quickly as possible.Source: www.pzs.si... |
| Closed Mountain Trails
31.07.2008
Lately, there has been much talk about the Pokljuka - Vodnikov dom trail. The trail was cleared of rockfall a few days ago, but it will remain closed for the time being. In the Julian Alps, several other trails are closed:Belopeška jezera - Mangart (Via Italiana), damaged fixed protectionBelopeška j... |