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Stolpnik (Konjiška gora), Mariborski razglednik (MB-Pohorje)...

On the link below (Šuman's cross-Mountains and people) facsimiles of Planinski vestnik No. 11 from 1926 are published, where additional data on Pavel Šuman's accident are listed - interesting reading!
http://www.gore-ljudje.net/novosti/61185/

This is really a mess. On the Abrakadabra website (rivers and waterfalls) for the river Savinja length 96 km is given, for Krka 111 km.
But when in Geopedija you add up the lengths of named rivers (layer hydrography-axes) you get for Krka 94.89 km, for Savinja 93.71 km, the latter starts at the confluence of Črna and Jezera.

Matej, could you perhaps explain the goal or purpose of the 350.org action better? I'm wondering what our contribution to the CO2 issue will be if we photograph those stickers on Slovenian peaks?

Maybe I didn't express well, meant Pesek, not Rogla top.

One more thing: we usually started the hike across Pohorje (to Slovenj Gradec) in Maribor by taking the first cableway ride, slept at Ribniška koča - time-wise it worked best. Enjoy the hike!

starling - approximate times according to SPP:
*Slovenj Gradec (city center)- Hut on Kremžarjev vrh: 2 h
*Grmovškov hut under Velika Kopa: 2 h 45
*Ribniška koča: 1h 45 min
*Rogla (no alpine huts): 3 h
*Ruška koča on Areh: 5 h 30 min
*Mariborska koča: 1 h
*Upper station of Pohorje cableway: 45 min
Pohorje cableway runs from 08:00 to 20:00, one-way ticket 8 EUR, last ride at 22:00. If you miss it, another 1 h walk to valley. So best to overnight at Rogla, but sadly no mountain huts there.
Best regards!

As nature lovers, it seems self-evident to us that in case of declaration of high fire hazard level of the natural environment, we comply with all prescribed restrictions regarding the use of open fire and then we must unconditionally refrain from using stoves and other sources of open flame.

I myself sometimes (especially in cooler periods) carried a gas stove on cartridges in my backpack and cooked some hot drink. It was "worth it" only when there were more of us and I heated something for the whole group, if I was alone, I preferred a thermos (weight of stove equals weight of empty thermos).
A gas stove is relatively safe when used properly, since combustion is limited to the burner surface, no sparks or embers are produced, the flame can be well regulated and extinguished practically in a moment by closing the valve.
Crucial is the proper choice of placement site, clearly we won't do it in bushes or dry undergrowth, the base for the stove must be cleared of combustible materials, but I'm convinced that a safe place can always be found (by a stream, on damp ground, by forest road etc.), also considering weather conditions (wind!). The stove must be placed stably and constantly supervised, I always had a towel ready (not paper!), with which I would wrap my hand in case of tipping and thus close the valve, because then the combustion intensity increases considerably due to gas phase escaping.
The main disadvantage of cartridge gas stoves is that when activating the cartridge, there is a possibility of uncontrolled gas leakage (the valve opened on me when carrying in backpack). A full 190g cartridge has about 70l butane, which theoretically suffices for an explosive mixture in a car passenger cabin or small bivouac.

I partially agree with you, geolog79. Google Earth has a simpler 3D view, Geopedia has more accurate maps, drawn trails and ortho-photos, unfortunately limited to Slovenia only. I use Geopedia for precise route planning, Google Earth for rough trail overview.

I recommend "www.geopedia.si", there choose the map "Hiking", most hiking trails in Slovenia are drawn (though not always accurately). Or register (simple process) and draw your own trails, the program automatically shows the elevation profile, plus you can insert photos, comments, descriptions etc. Instructions on the site.
Best regards!

Today (29.09.2009) diligent path markers renewed protections in Turkish gully. All steel cables well tensioned (no more unpleasant "swaying"), some worn also replaced. Hope protections survive winter undamaged.

Maybe Hut at Klopnem vrh? Last autumn I was around there and noted some data: hut tel. 02-675-45-61, address Kumen 32, GSM 041-652-930, rooms: dormitory 8 beds, 1x 4-bed room, 2x 2-bed rooms. Hut tenant is Ladinek (Ledinek?), if I remember right, closed on Mondays. But current condition I don't know. Just info, not advertising the hut. Best regards!

Forestry hut Šumik - hut phone 02-663-04-91 (Slovenian Forestry Institute, hut Šumik, Smolnik 42). Hope this number is still valid, unfortunately no other info. Best regards!

For lucky - approx times for average hiker:
- Podvežak-Mala Ojstrica-Ojstrica: 4 h
- Ojstrica-Planjava 2.5 h
- Planjava - Korošica: 2h
- Korošica - Podvežak: 2 h
I'd recommend checking the planned route beforehand from posts on this site or a guidebook (e.g. Kamniško Savinjske Alpe). Safe trip!

Indirectly related to the mentioned topic is an interesting article titled "To the mountains with a dog" by Boris Štupar, published on the website of the Mountain Rescue Association of Slovenia (http://www.grzs.si/?MenuID=5&NewsID=413&Arhiv=2). It doesn't answer the forum's question directly, but lists many useful tips for those who like four-legged friends on their tours.