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lijaneja, on the Otmarjeva SVK is mandatory in my opinion. Furlanova is otherwise very exposed, but not difficult. I'd say it's comparable to some steeper fixed ropes on very demanding marked paths. So for you SVK is not mandatory.

Today I went from "Pod Krnico" along the western path to Košutnikov Turn and in between along the ridge to Macesje, then back again along the western path. On the way to the ridge there is one larger snowfield, which we can bypass on steep grass. This bypass is strenuous but not demanding. On the path along the ridge to Macesje there are some smaller snowfields. We can also avoid these, but due to the more difficult terrain and occasional exposure, more caution is needed.

Yesterday I went from Dom pod Storžičem via Mala Poljana and Psica to the last peak before Žrelo and back the same way.

Between Velika Poljana and Psica, a little further along from the junction with the easier path to Storžič, there is a larger windthrow. Past the first fallen spruce, you can pass by stepping slightly down from the path to the right and going under the spruce. Further on, however, you have to go up to the left and then along the ridge search for the easiest passages through the vegetation. You return to the path only at the saddle, where there is also a smaller glade.

Further on the path there are quite a few smaller snow patches, some of them also exposed. Since the snow was sun-exposed, it was possible to kick steps and it went without winter gear with the help of brushwood, but when the snow freezes, it will be highly recommended. Otherwise, I think these snow patches won't last very long.

In the upper part of Žrelo there is still quite a bit of snow.

Good pics.

Currently there are winter conditions there. If you don't have experience in winter conditions on demanding high mountain trails and the appropriate equipment, it is very dangerous.

I, from your link:

"What do visitors get in return?
So that the measure wouldn't be just restrictive, the municipalities have prepared compensations: buses every 15–20 minutes."

But with us, just a few buses a day.

Today I went from Rudno polje over Kačji rob to Mali Draški vrh. Fresh snow on Rudno polje is about 5 cm, north of Viševnik about 10 cm. There the old base was breaking through in places, especially on the ascent towards Srenjski preval, which was quite laborious because of that. I reached Srenjski preval at the southern end and then traversed towards MDV. This traverse was a bit tricky, with quite a bit of wind-blown snow and unreliable base under it. Avalanches were here on the western side, so I assume the ascent to the pass from Jezerca side might be even more strenuous. When I reached the MDV slope, the snow conditions improved greatly. Not much fresh snow here (maybe about 5 cm), under it a solid old base. Somewhere at the beginning of the slope I dug a hole with my ice axe and saw about 40 cm of crust. It wasn't very hard, and in places had to kick a bit harder into it to hold, but not so soft as to feel insecure. When I reached the ridge, I went to the eastern summit, didn't go to the western one. On the ridge itself there was quite some wind-blown snow, so considerable caution is needed. Avalanches were here on the northern side. Back I went the same way.

Since it was a workday, there were few visitors. At seven there was only one car ahead of me at the barracks parking lot. Also on the path I met only a few people, mostly foreigners.

From the cargo cable car station to Kokrsko sedlo is 920 m, but you can extend it by another 80 m towards the bivouac of Pavel Kemperle to make a total of 1000 m. Then the distance is 2.8 km.

Doesn't look like Storžič to me. And also given the absence of vegetation I'd say it's higher than 2132.

Yesterday I set off from Rudno polje towards Veliki Draški vrh. First I went to Jezerce along the marked path that crosses above planina Konjščica. Most of this path was snow-free, snow on the path started a bit below Jezerce. Here the snow on the path was well trodden, likewise onwards towards Srenjski preval and also towards Studorski.

At Jezerce I turned right towards Srenjski preval, then soon left into the slope and towards the saddle between Draški vrhovoma. There is an unmarked path here, but now it was almost completely covered by snow and not trodden. There were some separate human tracks, but they weren't particularly helpful, so I mostly went my own way. The snow was of varying depth - mostly quite deep, thinner in places, and snow-free in some spots. Everywhere except very shady areas, there was a thick crust on it. Since I was quite late and it was sunny (and fairly warm), the top layer of this crust was softened and it sank in places.

From the saddle I continued roughly along the unmarked path towards Viševnik. The first part of the path along the northern slope was completely covered with dry, light snow. The path wasn't trodden, and all tracks I saw looked like goat tracks, so I went to the ridge my own way. It was quite strenuous. From the start of the western ridge onwards, no problems. Much less snow here, most of the time you could walk on snow-free ground. Where there was snow, it was wet and mostly not particularly deep. Through this snow there were tracks of a few people.

At the summit there was a beautiful view, exceptional visibility in all directions. Almost no wind.

I descended along the ridge towards Studorski preval. Conditions here were similar to the ascent along the western ridge, again tracks of a few people. The steep rocky section on the lower part of the ridge was heavily snowed. This snow was wet and soft (around 13:00), so it was quite unpleasant. Below this section, a bit of extremely unpleasant walking through snow-covered scree (otherwise the terrain is safe). From the pass I descended towards the lake. Here too the snow was dry and fairly light, but the path was well trodden.

So this Batagelj family gets from the state for 3 million (from which investments are deducted) per year the exclusive right to market access to Postojna Cave, from that they then have 19.6 million revenues. That's like the state giving them at least 10 million per year.

I'm pretty sure this is chamois. On pic 12 horns look less curved, as curved side from camera. On pic 13 see they are curved, typical for chamois.

Here it says they change it

https://www.guidedolomiti.com/en/animals-of-the-dolomites/the-alpine-chamois/

Does this chamois already have winter fur? It seems to me that they are usually not so fluffy.

Even if it was until now, it's possible that some snow will fall there today.