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But SSKJ says that gaz (in snow) can be m or f. But yeah, since gaz in the mountains is something beautiful, I agree that it is more f

Today up through Grlo, down past Črnih vod.

Grlo dry, higher 20-30cm fresh powder. First time I was there. Worried about orientation, but no (big) issues (despite covered markers and no track). Tip for mates; when you exit Grlo, traverse the slope, don't go right up the hill.

Well, pics say more than enough 😍

Today on Spik via Kačji graben.

At top of scree and higher some small snow that can't be avoided. Without ice axe I'd have turned back.

Tip: As soon as you think of using crampons, use them.

Any current info on couloirs (central, Y, some third...)?

Today up to Kredarica without snowshoes. Some parts frozen, tomorrow even more so.

I'd just warn that from the gully above Kalvarija you cross left (classic winter route). Namely, this morning someone made a track straight to the top of Kredarica and the sheep went after him so a really nice track formed, after which you reach 30 meters below the ridge in a very dangerous area (0.5m windpacked snow, rock below).

On Sunday, 17.2., I was up there. Park at the lake in Završnica, don't drive to Valvasor. Nice track to Prižnica, super without crampons, then winter gully, probably even more frozen now than on Sunday.

At Valvasor they like to scare about avalanches, but really no big danger. On the "meadow" before Prižnica too little snow for anything to slide, gully frozen anyway, go along the top. Windy tomorrow; even on calm days wind between the Stols

Looking forward to the report on how it was...

KlemenD, I turned back in the middle of the scree shortly before the right bend. There, where it gets delicate (you held on a bit longer). Alone? Namely, I followed the tracks of two...

...Better to hold it than to chase it.

No one responded with a warning or opinion... So I went to check tonight.

Started at 3 from Jasna. Snow starts in the woods above the secured part. The track from the woods onwards is made in the middle of the gully. In the next days some small avalanche will still trigger in my opinion (not an expert). Danger of falling rocks and ice. South-facing snow is deep so it sinks to the ass and beyond...

Didn't reach the summit, it started raining (it turned out to be just a small short shower).

Špik on Sunday?

Well I was up there first time but it seemed to me like a brigade of soldiers came recently for blasting exercises. Lots of freshly broken rocks, path very untrampled... I say, don't know how it was but it was uncomfortable for me mainly due to the thought that someone could be below me...

Don't want to scare; it can be done without triggering but you really need balls.

Yesterday successfully passed retake exam

Carefully and concentrated from wall along ridge to top, because really high chance of triggering rocks/rocks.

Oh, glasses still being searched

Today from Vrata, to the top didn't make it. Wall difficulty surprised me; highly recommend self-belay kit, helmet of course, winter gear really not needed.

Turned back somewhere mid-wall at 2500m; smelled rain and indeed rained a bit at path end.

Lost sunglasses somewhere between below scree and wall entry; if someone spots needle in haystack will know whose it is.

Just adding to the previous description.

Today, Saturday, started from Krma at 3:00, on top at 8:00. Descent from summit to Kredarica very unpleasant especially where snow/ice just traces.

Probably next few days only getting worse, in a week at similar temps it'll be bare (almost).

From Kredarica back to valley at 11h sinking to ass...

If at all, go really early. Descent from top can be pleasure if before 9:00 (of course if sunny).

Otherwise summer hot, no breeze. Don't forget sunscreen...

Yesterday, 20.2. I went solo. Up without problem without crampons and ice axe, track mostly hardened and feeling like walking on endless stairs. For descent mainly ice axe quite helpful especially for safer feeling.

But it can be quite different already today. If yesterday icy only below, today maybe/probably already much higher.

Otherwise crazy nice day, warm, no breeze... One more photo for courage

Some pics from yesterday... Draga - over Preval - Veliki vrh and back the same way.