| Črni Vrh on Pohorje
28.03.2008
The correct answer to the posed poll; the name of the highest peak of Pohorje is Črni vrh. 55% of you answered correctly, followed by Areh 17%, Velika Kopa 16%, Rogla 9% and Jezerski vrh 3%.... |
| Kamnik Saddle Hut
18.03.2008
The correct answer to the posed poll; the highest mountain hut in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps is: Kamniška koča na Kamniškem sedlu. 60% of you answered correctly, followed by Cojzova koča na Kokrskem sedlu 13%, Kocbekov dom na Korošici 10%, Kranjska koča na Ledinah 9%, Češka koča na Spodnjih Ravneh 5% a... |
| Aljaž Tower
13.03.2008
The correct answer to the posed poll on the year the Aljaž Tower was erected is 1895. 76% of you answered correctly, 8% chose 1925, 7% 1845, 3% 1965 and 1985, and 2% 1945.The Aljaž Tower was built at his own expense by the parish priest of Dovje, Jakob Aljaž, who later donated it to the Alpine Assoc... |
| Increased avalanche danger
11.03.2008
In the western Julian Alps and Bohinj mountains, heavy snowfall occurred yesterday and overnight. Half a metre of snow fell and it is still snowing occasionally, so avalanche danger has increased to level 3. Elsewhere only up to 20 cm fell, with avalanche danger level 2 there.In the Julian Alps at 2... |
| Poll
10.03.2008
The correct answer to the posed poll about which mountain the first marked trail in Slovenia led to is Donačka gora. 33% of you answered correctly, followed by Šmarna gora 26%, Triglav 22%, Sabotin 9%, Mirna gora 7%, and Kremžarjev vrh 3%.The first marked trail in Slovenia led to Donačka gora. In 18... |
| Winter equipment
8.03.2008
In winter, the use of winter equipment is mandatory for visiting high mountains.What counts as winter equipment?Crampons and ice axe prevent slipping on hard snow and ice,avalanche transceiver helps locate a victim under an avalanche,folding shovel assists in digging out a victim buried by an avalan... |
| Trekking poles
8.03.2008
Did you know that trekking poles relieve the leg muscles and pelvis while strengthening the arm muscles? Trekking poles also help in deep snow, making progress easier.Trekking poles can prevent a fall or slip, but improper use can cause an accident. When walking with poles, take care not to dislodge... |
| Heavy snowfall
3.03.2008
Tomorrow a weather front with strong cooling will reach Slovenia. Precipitation, starting first in western Slovenia, will spread over most of the country by morning. Cooling will begin in the morning and snow will fall in most of the country by midday. The heaviest snowfall will be in the western Ju... |
| Strong wind
29.02.2008
A very windy weekend lies ahead. In southern and eastern Slovenia, the southwest wind can reach up to 80 km/h, in the mountains over 100 km/h. On Sunday night the wind will weaken, remaining strong only in the high mountains.Due to the strong wind, we advise cautious movement in the mountains and fo... |
| Krn Lake
28.02.2008
The answer to the posed poll whether Krn Lake is covered with snow and ice in winter is yes. 81% of you answered correctly. Followed by no 8%, no because it is too large 6%, and I don't know 5%.Krn Lake usually freezes in mid-autumn and thaws at the end of April or beginning of May. ... |
| Lost hikers found
27.02.2008
Last night, rescuers from GRS Jezersko set out on a search operation. Two missing hikers were found in the walls of Baba at Zgornje Jezersko. The uninjured but hypothermic hikers were escorted down to the valley by the rescuers. The reason they got lost was inexperience and lack of knowledge of the ... |
| Strong thaw
25.02.2008
Due to high temperatures, the snow cover softens during the day and one sinks deeply into it. In the middle of the day, the avalanche danger increases on sun-exposed slopes, and even with minor additional load, an avalanche of wet, partially bonded snow can be triggered.Since the snow freezes overni... |
| Poll
25.02.2008
The answer to the posed question whether Triglav can be seen from Krn is yes. 82% of you answered correctly, 13% no, and 4% I don't know.With its height of 2244 m, Krn offers a beautiful view over a larger part of the Julian Alps, and in good weather we can also see the Adriatic Sea, Snežnik, the Ka... |
| Avalanche Carried Away Mountaineer
23.02.2008
This afternoon an avalanche surprised a group of mountaineers climbing the Slovenian route towards Kranjska koča na Ledinah. The avalanche carried one mountaineer with it and dragged him 50m down. The avalanche did not bury the mountaineer, but he sustained spinal and femoral injuries. GRS Jezersko ... |
| Highest Peak of Serbia
22.02.2008
After Kosovo's independence, Serbia lost Djeravica/Ðeravica, which was considered the highest peak of Serbia. Now the highest peak of Serbia is Midžor at 2168m. Midžor is located in eastern Serbia on the border with Bulgaria. ... |
| Highest Peak of Kosovo
22.02.2008
The highest peak of Kosovo is Djeravica/Ðeravica at 2656m, located on the border with Albania near the tripoint between these countries and Montenegro. The peak is in the Prokletije range, which lies on the western side of Kosovo. ... |
| Survey
21.02.2008
The correct answer to the survey question is that the highest of the listed peaks is Cmir at 2393m. 47% of you answered correctly, followed by Krn 19%, Stol 11%, Mala Mojstrovka 10%, Tosc 8% and Kepa 6%.Cmir is a mountain located between the Vrat Valley and the valley Za Cmirom. From Cmir there is a... |
| High Fire Danger
20.02.2008
High fire danger in natural environment has been declared throughout Slovenia (except areas with snow cover).It is forbidden to light fires, burn or use open flames in natural environment, or to leave or throw away burning or other objects or substances that can cause fire. The Inspectorate for Prot... |
| Restoration of Franja Hospital
18.02.2008
The partisan hospital Franja, destroyed by flood last September, will be restored by 2010. The restoration will proceed in two phases: first the torrents will be sanitized, in the second phase the barracks carried away by water will be rebuilt. According to the mayor of the municipality of Cerkno, t... |
| Cold Weekend
15.02.2008
Today cold air began flowing into our region, with possible brief snow showers. In the mountains this weekend will be sunny, cold and windy. Temperature at 1500m will be -10°C, at 2500m from -12 to -15°C. Strong wind will increase the feeling of cold.On Sunday morning temperatures will drop below -1... |
| Danger of Slips
14.02.2008
Due to prolonged dry weather, the risk of slips is increasing in the mountains. The greatest danger of slipping is on sunny and lower-lying slopes and in high mountains where new snow has been blown down to the old icy base.In high mountains (especially in the Julian Alps) there is still a level 2 a... |
| GPS Tracks - Renewed Websites
12.02.2008
On the renewed pages you can view even more detailed information about GPS tracks, including a satellite view of the route. A search engine has also been added, allowing you to easily find the desired GPS track using various criteria.Sending GPS tracks is now automated, meaning the track will be pub... |
| Culling of 75 Bears
11.02.2008
The Slovenia Forest Service plans to cull 75 bears and 11 wolves in 2008. Animal rights activists strongly oppose this proposal, believing that culling will not solve the problem. They advocate for capture and relocation to other areas.The brown bear causes the most damage to agricultural land in we... |
| Pyramid on the Mountain Summit
9.02.2008
In Switzerland, they plan to build a glass pyramid on the summit of the Klein Matterhorn at 3883 m, making the peak 4000 m high. The pyramid, which will contain restaurants and hotels, will be accessible by an elevator with chambers for pressure equalization.However, environmental organizations stro... |
| On This Day
5.02.2008
On this day in 1944, Julius Kugy, born Kogej, died in Trieste.Julius Kugy was born on July 19, 1858, in Gorizia; he attended high school in Trieste and studied law in Vienna.He spoke Slovenian, Italian, and German fluently, and in his free time he engaged in music, writing, and mountaineering. By pr... |
| Caution in the Mountains
5.02.2008
In recent days, heavy snowfall has occurred in the Julian Alps, with more than 1 m of snow falling. Due to the new snow, the avalanche danger has increased to level 4 on the 5-degree scale. The most snow fell in the western Julian Alps and the Lower Bohinj Mountains. On Kanin, the snow cover is 350 ... |
| Trekking Poles
4.02.2008
Did you know that trekking poles relieve the leg muscles and pelvis while strengthening the arm muscles? Trekking poles also help in deep snow, making it easier to advance.Trekking poles can prevent a fall or slip, but improper use can cause an accident. When walking with poles, we must be careful n... |
| Increasing Avalanche Danger
1.02.2008
In the coming days, it will snow in the mountains. The most snow will fall in the Julian Alps, where we can expect 30 to 50 cm, so the avalanche danger will increase; elsewhere somewhat less.We advise against visiting high mountains in the next few days. ... |
| Slipped 300 m Down
23.01.2008
Today around 12 o'clock, a mountaineer near the Češka koča slipped and fell approximately 300 m down. Rescue workers from GRS Jezersko arrived at the scene and transported the injured person to the valley with the help of a helicopter.The mountaineer died at the scene due to severe injuries.Source: ... |
| Farewell to the Old Tower on Planina nad Vrhniko
18.01.2008
We will have to say goodbye to the old observation towerThe days of the old tower are numbered; we are only waiting for the confirmed Safety plan for demolition and replacement construction of the tower and suitable weather, and Franc Križaj, Šuštar d.o.o. with their team, with the help of a truck c... |
| Avalanche Danger
17.01.2008
In the Julian Alps, due to a large amount of fresh snow, there is a very high danger of triggering snow avalanches (level 4). The most snow has fallen in the western Julian Alps and the Lower Bohinj Mountains, up to 50 cm.Snowfall will continue all day, so the danger will further increase. Avalanche... |
| Gomiščko Shelter
16.01.2008
The correct answer to the poll on where the Gomiščko shelter is located is on Krn. 91% of you answered correctly, followed by Grintovec, Škrlatica, Stol, and Skuta, which together have 9%.... |
| Avalanche
14.01.2008
On Sunday, an avalanche on Mount Maniva in Italy surprised a group of snowmobilers. Four people died in the avalanche, seven were lightly injured, and one remained uninjured. A similar accident had already occurred on Saturday, when an avalanche at a popular ski resort near Livigno buried two young ... |
| Tošč
11.01.2008
The correct answer to the poll about the highest peak of the Polhograjsko hribovje is Tošč. 60% of you answered correctly, followed by Blegoš 14%, Grmada 13%, Pasja ravan, which was considered the highest peak a few years ago 8%, Krim 3% and Mlaka 1%.... |
| Edmund Hillary Died
11.01.2008
Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay were the first humans to reach the highest peak on our planet on 29.5.1953. Mount Everest, the 8848 m high mountain, was later conquered by others, including several Slovenians. The first Slovenians to reach the summit were Nejc Zaplotnik and Andrej Štremfelj... |
| Heavy Snowfall
10.01.2008
The Julian Alps will be hit by worsening weather with heavy precipitation this weekend. In the mountain areas of the western Julian Alps, more than half a meter of snow may fall from Friday evening to Sunday, increasing the avalanche danger. Less precipitation elsewhere in our mountains. ... |
| Fire Extinguished
2.01.2008
The fire that broke out early yesterday morning on the slopes of Mrzli vrh above Tolmin was successfully extinguished by firefighters with the help of a helicopter. In the fire, which covered an area 2 km long and 300 m wide, several explosions were heard. The explosions were caused by old unexplode... |
| Fire on Mrzli vrh
2.01.2008
Yesterday shortly after midnight, a fire broke out in the area of Mrzli vrh above Tolmin. The fire, which is about 2 km long and approximately 300 m wide, currently does not threaten the Lepoč alpine pasture where sour milk and other dairy products are available in summer. Due to inaccessible terrai... |
| Happy 2008
31.12.2007
In 2008 we wish you many beautiful moments complemented by happiness, health, hope and love. On mountain paths and off-trail we wish you safe steps and as many conquered peaks as possible. Greetings from the hribi.net editorial team ... |
| Fell from the Chairlift
27.12.2007
This morning at the Mariborsko Pohorje ski resort, due to carelessness, a 10-year-old boy, a Croatian citizen, fell from the chairlift. He fell 8 m deep and was injured. GRS Maribor rescuers provided care and transported him to the valley, from where he was taken to UKC Maribor.Source: Administratio... |
| Fall from a Waterfall
26.12.2007
This morning, a climber fell from one of the waterfalls in the Tamar valley. The climber fell approximately 20 m deep and was so severely injured that he had to be transported to the hospital by helicopter.Source: Administration of the RS for Protection and RescueThe picture shows the Črne vode wate... |
| Sledding Accident
24.12.2007
Today, a sledder was injured on the old Ljubelj road. During the descent on the sledding track, he crashed into a roadside concrete pillar and injured his legs. Mountain rescuers from Tržič provided care to the sledder and transported him to the valley.Source: Administration of the RS for Protection... |
| Avalanche After Avalanche
22.12.2007
A snow avalanche that buried a road in Tajikistan claimed at least 16 lives. The first of the two avalanches first buried a group of trucks, the second a group of passenger cars. One of the victims managed to call rescuers, but the connection was quickly interrupted. Similar accidents are common on ... |
| Removal of signs
20.12.2007
With Slovenia's entry into the Schengen area, border signs will also be removed in the mountains. The first one was removed today at Savinjsko sedlo, a few more tomorrow. The remaining around 70 in the Slovenian mountains will be removed when the snow melts and access to the mentioned signs is easie... |
| Shelter on Snežnik
19.12.2007
Hello!I inform all potential visitors that the Draga Karolina Hut on Veliki Snežnik will be closed on 25 and 26 December.Thank you for your understanding, caretaker Slavko Škoberne.Shelter on Veliki Snežnik ... |
| Missing alpinist found
18.12.2007
The missing Croatian alpinist was found dead today by Slovenian and Italian rescuers. The alpinist was found under an avalanche approximately 400 m below the summit of the mountain. According to currently known information, the 31-year-old Croatian lost his life because he was buried by an aval... |
| The search continues
18.12.2007
This morning, mountain rescuers again headed towards Srednja Ponca above the Tamar valley, where they have been searching for the Croatian alpinist for the third day. Today, two helicopters are supposed to assist them one Slovenian and one Italian.Above the Tamar valley, it is a cold but sunny day ... |
| Less and less hope
17.12.2007
Mountain rescuers also today did not find the missing Croatian alpinist. During the rescue operation, they found the missing alpinist's poles and tracks in the snow leading to Srednja Ponca above the Tamar valley. They stopped the rescue when it got dark. Tomorrow morning they will continue the resc... |
| Missing mountaineer
17.12.2007
Yesterday morning, a foreign mountaineer left the hut in Tamar towards the Ponce. Since he did not return by evening, a rescue operation was launched, which was suspended shortly after midnight because the conditions for rescue were impossible. Today they continue with the rescue, so details are not... |
| Trapped in the gondola
16.12.2007
At the Japanese ski resort Ontake in Nagano, a gondola lift malfunction occurred, leaving 90 skiers trapped in the air. After 12 hours, rescuers used ropes to save all the skiers (that day they were no longer skiers).... |