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8-day trip and hiking across the Balkans.
2200 kilometers driven.

More photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=ms.c.eJxVkMmNRUEMAjMaeSsv~_Sc26tPjXxE2BW4RVmQHlsTUn3~%3BKJnGiFOPMuXjynKgW5e7IW7kah435lAxLqu5TqMg2kyxwbwv5nH5H1eofnGrlwSFmlCeGXFOega2QP~_RBpnjWklXCOpxd5aETUltYwpk2ZYCfrNln0p3PjxztteO0S1Z5Or2unoTWrHKO3lWecy7kqoJjXJrmvaxSz9twdEPiIaNZBUzHP1adcxQ~-.bps.a.10220453621555187&type=1

Regards, Matevž

Winter and ski touring in the Austrian High Tauern, spring wandering in the home mountains, summer in the Swiss Alps and vacation in Croatia, autumn in the Italian Dolomites and winter again in the home hills. All this and much more.

As in previous years, this time I also prepared a selection of my best photos that I took in 2017. Again I skied and hiked a lot, climbed and cycled some too. With friends we carried out quite a few tours that will remain forever in my good memory. One of them was certainly the visit to the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, when my friend and I climbed the glaciated summit of Signalkuppe 4554 m, where the highest-lying building in Europe is also located - the Capanna Regina Margherita hut. I definitely want to escape like this as often as possible this year too, far away from the mad world.

You can view the photos at the link: http://matevzlavric.blogspot.si/2018/01/gorska-dozivetja-v-letu-2017-top-36.html

Thanks to all who follow me via the blog, I wish you a very happy and safe 2018!

What are the conditions, is there any ice?

Can one normally get to Aljažev dom by car or are there any closures?

Thanks for the answers

Has anyone gone to Krn from Krn Lake? How's the snow?

Visiting these places is really worth it, especially for us enthusiastic hikers, yes

True, thanks!

Lofoten Islands, Norway - Part 1 (Moskenesøya)
The Lofoten Islands, thanks to Instagram, are one of the most famous and visited tourist spots in Norway. They are located 1500 km north of Oslo and about 800 km south of Nordkapp. They are most known for traditional fishing villages, sandy beaches and mountains rising up to a thousand meters above sea level offering really epic views. The roads on the Lofoten are very well maintained, the islands are mostly connected by bridges. Nature here really offers a lot, even if the weather is usually a bit moody. On the coldest day it was barely 10 degrees, on the warmest around 25, then we also bathed in the otherwise ice-cold water. Camping in Scandinavia is allowed almost anywhere, which proved best for us since we had no car. We walked a lot on foot, also used public transport. We cooked for ourselves every day, lived modestly as prices are insanely high. We climbed some peak almost every day, of which there are plenty here. Some peaks despite low height are very hard to access. The ground is usually very soggy, so good footwear is essential.

More photos at the link: http://matevzlavric.blogspot.com/2018/07/lofotski-otoki-norveska-1del-moskenesya.html

On the top

Rogla 1517 m - New Year's skiing on Pohorje
We were staying in one of the bungalows almost at the top of the ski slope. We skied a lot, walked also to Lovrenška lakes, above all toasted to 2018 in as pleasant company as possible.
Photos at link: http://matevzlavric.blogspot.si/2017/12/rogla-1517-m-novoletno-smucanje-na.html

To all hill walkers I wish safe steps in 2018.
Regards, Matevž

1.DAY - Bech da Mesdi 2727 m, Via Ferrata delle Trincee.
Our route took us over the Fernetiči border crossing to Belluno, then to the Passo Fedaia pass where we parked. We headed north of the pass, first climbed to the Rifugio Padon hut, then a longer walk to the start of the delle Trincee ferrata, offering great views of Marmolada and Piz Boe all the way. The route is circular, well protected and steep at times. After the tour we descended via Passo Sella to Val Gardena (Santa Cristina) where we had a reserved apartment.

2.DAY - Gran Cir/Große Cirspitze 2592 m, Val di Funes/Villnöß - Santa Maddalena 1339 m
Early morning drive to the Passo Gardena pass, from which we climbed in a good hour to Gran Cir. The path is easy and nowhere exposed, aided by some fixed cables. Since we descended relatively quickly, after lunch we headed to the picturesque village of Santa Maddalena in Val di Funes, whose landscape enchants every visitor. The valley is also the starting point for peaks in the Odle group, where Sass Rigais 3025 m reigns.

3.DAY - Sassopiatto/Plattkofel 2958 m
On the last day before the weather worsened we climbed from Passo Sella to our highest planned peak, Sassopiatto. The summit is relatively easily accessible and the only one in the Sassolungo group with a marked path.

4.DAY - Santa Cristina 1428 m
On presidential election day there was bad weather in Italy too, so we used the day to see the village where we were staying. Windy, snow line down to 1700 m.

5.DAY - Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm, Puflatsch Bullaccia 2174 m
From Ortisei by gondola to Alpe di Siusi, which we traversed entirely, also conquering Puflatsch Bullaccia. One of the few gondolas running this season. I warmly recommend a visit to everyone going to the Dolomites.

6.DAY - Seceda 2518 m
From the apartment we climbed to 2518 m high Seceda, popular with many hikers. We did a nice loop tour passing several lakes. Next day we packed and headed home.

More photos on the link: http://matevzlavric.blogspot.si/2017/10/val-gardena-obisk-jesenskih-dolomitov.html

Cheers, Matevž

Monte Rosa is the largest mountain massif in Europe, located on the border between Italy and Switzerland, between Zermatt on one side and Alagna on the other. Its main peak is Dufourspitze at 4634 m, which is also Switzerland's highest peak and the second highest in the Alps, followed by many similarly high peaks. Rok and I conquered in this massif Vincent Pyramid 4215 m, Signalkuppe 4554 m and Parrotspitze 4432 m.

Thursday, 3 August
The day when Rok and I finally went high into the Pennine Alps to conquer 4000ers. At one pm we drove from Cerknica over Fernetiči border, past Milan to Alagna Valsesia village. Trip took less than 7 hours, 600 km accumulated. We settled in the camp, ate and prepared for next day.

Friday, 4 August
After breakfast we took three gondolas to the actual start of ascent, Punta Indren 3260 m. Here we stepped on glacier immediately, but it posed no problems. Followed short climbing part and quickly reached second glacier to cross to reach Capanna Gnifetti hut 3647 m. Behind the hut starts the real, at times scary glacier where roping is necessary. Same day we did acclimatization ascent to Vincent Pyramid 4215 m. Although we had all needed to sleep in bivouac on Balmenhorn 4167 m we changed mind and descended to Gnifetti hut, where luckily got accommodation without reservation. I felt quite sick, but after hearty dinner improved.

Saturday, 5 August
At two am we headed to Signalkuppe 4554 m, where the highest building in Europe is placed - Capanna Regina Margherita hut. Initial path same as previous day when we did successful acclimatization. We reached summit soon after sunrise, views over entire Alps spectacular, morning quite cold and windy. In the hut we drank the best possible coffee and soon said goodbye. We ascended also to Parrotspitze 4432 m, which has really elegant summit ridge. Followed descent on already quite worn snow to hut and further to gondolas that took us back to Alagna. Slept in camp and next day returned home.

More photos at link: http://matevzlavric.blogspot.si/2017/08/signalkuppe-punta-gnifetti-4554-m-masiv.html

Best, Matevž

Look, photograph, enjoy, DO NOT PLUCK!
Some of my photos on the link: http://matevzlavric.blogspot.si/2017/05/golica-1835-m-cez-polje-narcis.html

Best, Matevž

Neighboring peak of the besieged Grossglockner.

With Rok we drove to the village of Kals, from there to the Lucknerhaus hut (1948m), which is the starting point for the ascent. We started walking at five in the morning, skis had to be carried to the Lucknerhütte hut at 2241 m. After a short break we continued to the Studlhütte (2801m), from there steeply uphill to the Teischnitzkees glacier, where wonderful views of the surrounding peaks open up. The glacier where we kept to the right side (walking under Glockner) is quite long and stretched. Just below the summit it started blowing strongly so we didn't stay long on the mountain. The ski descent went along the ascent route down to about 2150 m. Skiing on the glacier was somewhat monotonous, above and below Studlhütte excellent. Followed by a short half-hour walk to the starting point and drive home.

Invited to view the photos on the link: http://matevzlavric.blogspot.si/2017/05/teufelskamp-3511-m-sosed-obleganega.html

Regards, Matevž

With the underground lift Mölltaler Gletscher Express my friend and I drove to the starting point at lake Stubelesee at 2234 m. There we put on skis and climbed along the ski slope first to Duisburger hut, where a wonderful view opens to the surrounding peaks. After a short break we continued towards the summit of Baumbachspitze, which was increasingly in fog. When we arrived below the summit, due to numerous avalanches general helicopter actions started that lasted almost all day. Avalanche conditions were really not the best, as huge snow had fallen previous days. Due to the chaos on the ski slope rescuers started searching for possible buried, but fortunately there were none.

After reaching the summit the fog cleared, views were fantastic all around.
Photos at the link: http://matevzlavric.blogspot.si/2017/04/baumbachspitze-3105-m-na-smuciscu.html

Regards, Matevž

Classic ski touring tour.
Saturday, 25 March 2017
Skiing very good, carry skis ca 1 hour.
Best, Matevž