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zvezdica_zaspanka5. 08. 2025 19:38:47
Hello everyone! Since I was left without a car for the weekend, but the mountains are calling, I'm looking for some smart advice on how to get to starting points in the Alps by public transport. I'm from Ljubljana, I optimistically thought we have these things well organized here, but I see it's not even velik nasmeh The Bled-Pokljuka bus for example runs 2x a day zavijanje z očmi Tell me, is the idea even feasible in practice, and even on weekends?
zvezdica_zaspanka19. 08. 2019 22:19:37
Hi everyone,

as is clear from the topic title, I'm interested in your opinion on the usability of footwear for mountain or trail running.

I currently have such shoes (bought last year), which I use both for running in nature and for hiking in the mountains. I stick to undemanding paths suitable for my fitness.

My ankles are quite strong, so I'm not afraid of sprains from low footwear. When switching from regular sneakers to trail sneakers (I did this when I hadn't gone higher than Šmarna yet), I immediately noticed a significant difference in sole grip, as it no longer slips and my step is much safer, the sole is firm enough for walking on sharper rocky surfaces. I like that the shoes are light yet robust enough. In short, I feel safe with them even higher than Šmarna.

But since I've been reading warnings everywhere for some time about how any footwear that's not a heavy hiking boot is unsuitable, I'm wondering if only I don't get it and I'm living in the illusion that my shoes are fine for undemanding paths, or is it one of those things that matter only on demanding paths?

What are your experiences?

Comments:
zvezdica_zaspanka6. 08. 2025 18:37:23
Yay, biggest thanks to everyone for the detailed answers <3 I'm used to being comfy and going by car, so this is a completely new world for me nasmeh
zvezdica_zaspanka6. 08. 2025 18:37:20
Yay, biggest thanks to everyone for the detailed answers <3 I'm used to being comfy and going by car, so this is a completely new world for me nasmeh
zvezdica_zaspanka6. 08. 2025 18:37:17
Yay, biggest thanks to everyone for the detailed answers <3 I'm used to being comfy and going by car, so this is a completely new world for me nasmeh
zvezdica_zaspanka5. 08. 2025 20:35:13
Thanks for the excellent suggestions, turbo! Hope some more come, but mainly so there's some stock of ideas for next time nasmeh
zvezdica_zaspanka6. 07. 2021 13:38:52
They accept vouchers, I just checked! I have a reservation on hold, but after all the negative comments online I'm a bit worried now and don't know if to confirm it or not eekvelik nasmeh
zvezdica_zaspanka30. 04. 2020 13:47:07
In my defense let me say I was climbing a route set by the lady teacher (who sadly didn't have much feel for what beginners can do), so I didn't pick the mini crimps myself which I probably shouldn't even look at velik nasmeh But I undoubtedly stuck to them too long and gripped them too stubbornly, that I admit, heh.

From the elders (not at Bolder Scene) back then I only heard advice like 'it's normal, rest a bit'... In short no one took me too seriously.

Found Zorka, now just get an appointment zavijanje z očmi

zvezdica_zaspanka30. 04. 2020 10:38:57
Haha Zebdi, let's say I've had a natural talent for such things since forever velik nasmeh

I think there wasn't anything special, just stubbornness married to weak tendons/fingers, bad beginner technique and wrong decisions nasmeh

Yeah, I fixed the rubber band and try to use it regularly. As I say, we're definitely close to me saying it's OK, just ... not quite yet.

I agree that it would be smart to get a diagnosis, but I didn't think it's still sensible/possible now. Therapies I wouldn't do anyway unless the gentlemen there explain in detail what's wrong with me and how and why the therapy will help. I'm quite skeptical by nature and don't have that much money to just pay for stuff nasmeh
zvezdica_zaspanka30. 04. 2020 09:50:32
@primoza, I didn't know! Now I guess everything is closed :/ Any recommendations where/to whom to go in Lj?
zvezdica_zaspanka29. 04. 2020 21:34:19
Hi everyone,

thanks for replies, experiences and suggestions - unfortunately I didn't see the last two until today, when it's probably a bit late for additional measures and specialist visits.

Still, let me report how it went on and how it is now, if useful to someone someday.

Short: still not completely ok!

Long: improvement was (and is) very slow, even now I can't fully load fingers without pain or next-day pain (especially in the morning - first few minutes some fingers are stiff and hurt if I try to bend them, after a few moves they become ok and painless again, but during the day sensitive to greater loads). Problem mainly when fingers loaded sideways - I carry heavy shopping bags with fingers no problem, opening tightly closed pickle jar is a challenge I don't dare tackle with full power. Most sensitive are middle and ring finger of right hand (and a bit less ring finger of left), most other fingers on both hands now completely ok.

Luckily I do most daily things without thinking about fingers for some months, yay!


Of course no climbing in this time, but in other sports last few months carefully and slowly loaded fingers too, with lots of warm-up before and gentle stretching after (holding badminton racket at start of playing (when I finally could really hold racket) a bandage tape helped a lot, with which I taped problematic fingers 'in H').
In winter noticed that cold worked well especially, so didn't wear gloves. I conclude that exchange of cold and heat improved circulation, so now I soak hands daily in cold or alternating cold and hot water. After lots of online sources read, it seems smart to also strengthen finger extensor muscles.

Anyway, first return visit to climbing wall I plan only in summer, full year after injury, which seemed unimaginable then nasmeh Probably it would have been all easier and faster if I had gone to specialist right after injury, but unfortunately didn't know where and now it is what it is.

As few injuries and as much health as possible to you (and myself too) nasmeh
zvezdica_zaspanka22. 09. 2019 10:49:21
Interesting, I don't know that therapy yet, thanks!

Waiting for referral to orthopedist, meanwhile booked check-up at Fizioterapija Zdravje in Slovenska Bistrica (they do the mentioned therapy there, I saw) ... anyone have experiences with them?

Also - can't find any Slovenian forum dedicated to sport climbing anywhere - does any exist? First-hand experiences would be useful. There's lots of material on foreign sites, but still ... Seems weird that climbing is quite popular here, yet no active online community.
zvezdica_zaspanka21. 09. 2019 09:24:55
Hi,

during bouldering I injured my fingers due to wrong grip and overuse, probably tendons. Since after a month and a half it's still not completely ok, I'm thinking about seeing a specialist, but don't know who to turn to. Anyone have a suggestion?

GP of course sent me off with 'rest, nothing serious' ...

zvezdica_zaspanka20. 08. 2019 19:04:59
Thanks everyone for replies - glad you confirmed my experiences!

I'm more a fan of caution and triple-checking info, so I got a bit worried that 'I just have no clue' and my experiences and thoughts don't hold... and I put myself in danger every time I step out of the apartment shod like this, hehe.

I have Salomon XA Enduro (bought last year on sale at half price, otherwise too expensive for my pocket) and I'm really satisfied with them. They blistered me only once, and even then bad socks were to blame zavijanje z očmi

zvezdica_zaspanka22. 08. 2018 13:29:35
Oh, super, if I can count on understanding at PD trip signups, that will really be the best path!

Regarding more experienced female/male hikers, I remembered one colleague who might fit that category and just wrote to her nasmeh

Thanks to all for responsiveness and kindness!



zvezdica_zaspanka22. 08. 2018 11:08:38
Hello everyone,

looking for more info how and where to learn safe hiking in mountains but ... can't find! Don't doubt that forumers can help me nasmeh

Hiking in mountains is my long wish but further or higher than some Nanos haven't managed for various reasons.

Now when finally diligently building fitness, ran into problem because don't dare any other path except those marked 'easy' on Hribi.net since really no experience high mountains and don't want to rush into trouble.

Would like gradually to acquire basic technical knowledge enough so not too worried and feel know what doing and sufficiently prepared (and can e.g. go on 'partly demanding' and 'demanding' paths ... very demanding and those with climbing probably never).

Can't sign up for organized trips/courses because job with unpredictable schedule ... so what remains to learn safe movement in high mountains?

Thanks for help!
         
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