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On Saturday my colleague and I also traversed or climbed this ridge. When we met at the meadow after Mišelj vrh we had some trouble where to turn right in Mišeljska dolina. We had several different reports and each was slightly different. Cairn for turn into Mišeljska dolina is well visible, but for Koštrunovec sadly none. We went too far and turned right only where slope already eased a bit, arriving practically under Mišelj vrh. Then searched passages back and had to cross quite annoying scree between M.vrh and Koštrunovec. Real turn right should be right at start of Mišeljska dolina where dense dwarf pines begin.
On Koštrunovec we analyzed continuation. That gully everyone mentions worried me a bit from view on Koštrunovec. Approaching from left, we saw better path left of it on narrow grassy band around bigger rock (where cairn was too) and so with little effort and practically no difficult climbing got above mentioned gully. From there slope eases more and no issues. Recommend bypass gully on left.
From Mišelj vrh to Mišeljski konec views breathtaking and traverse wonderful. Thought whole traverse along ridge edge, but at Mišeljska glava had to turn and bypass on left-south side. Also mostly searched passage last peak before saddle to Mišeljski konec. Quite nasty crossing on steep scree. Ascent to Mišeljski konec unremarkable. Thought direct climb from top to Hribarice possible, but saw better return to saddle and descend existing path below Hribarice peak.
For whole traverse from Planina pod Mišelj vrhom to Mišeljski konec with breaks (ca 1h) exactly 5 hours.

Yesterday my colleague and I set off quite late for Kukova špica. Trail through the forest very pleasant and a bit breezy too. Unfortunately we missed the left turn and tree marker, so lost 15 min towards Sleme. Luckily we soon realized something was wrong and turned back. When we reached the scree where the path branches to KŠ, the strenuous ascent in hot sun began, so the path to Gulce saddle seemed twice as long. Very little snow and can bypass it everywhere, nature is already nicely waking up and full of flowers. From saddle onwards no more snow and summit completely dry, which doesn't apply to neighboring peaks like Škrnatarica and Dovški križ. Weather super (except heat), on trail met no living soul except some chamois. Gotta go to our mountains during the week sometimes

Yesterday we set off from Rudno polje to Tosc. The road was partially icy, but we managed to drive to the starting point. A little snow all along the path, a bit more towards Studorski preval, then patches again. The path is mostly dry up to 100m below the false summit. At the top most snow on leeward slopes, as it was drifted. On exposed slopes completely frozen or none at all. No crampons needed. Views were magnificent, despite occasional unpleasant wind.

Hello.
Don't worry about the path over Žmavčarje, as it's well visible and you can't miss it. It's quite steep though and in wet places it can be dangerous for slipping. And you get directly to the new bivouac below Skuta. From the bivouac you're then in a good half hour at the starting point for Skuta, Rinka or Turska gora.
I would also skip the hut below Rinka waterfall, because after a few days of hiking you two surely won't manage to descend that much into the valley. Better to sleep at Okrešlj.
Panda's plan really appeals to me and I would choose it myself if I were to hike such a long tour again.
Good luck

Hello. Has anyone been to Montasio in the last few days (Pecol, over Pipan's)? Tomorrow I'd go up, but don't know if there are still snow patches. Thanks and good luck.

Is it on the path from Krn Lakes, below the saddle between Batognica and Krn?

Wonderful photos PFranci. Do you maybe know what the peak on picture 12 is called? If I'm not mistaken, it can be seen very nicely also from Debele Peči and is in the Rjavine chain. Thanks and all good

I think it's right that these pictures are posted, as they show facts and one real event. The lesson is that even if you're as experienced as the ibex, you can quickly end your path in the mountains. I certainly pondered the story of the unfortunate one and if that makes some hiker's step more cautious, the story has achieved its purpose.

Hello.
Has anyone gone to the summit this week after Tuesday's snowfall? I'd like to go up on Sunday, but I'm afraid there might still be snow on exposed sections without fixed protection...

From Pogačnikov dom to Križ by markings 1.5 hours. From Križ to Stenar then another good hour and descent to Dovška vrata good half hour (depending on individual). From vrata to Bovški Gamsovec you need one hour and to Luknja another 45 min or so. So the mentioned route in approx 4.5 to 5 hours, without summit breaks. But time depends quite a bit on individual's fitness and conditions so don't hold me to it.

As far as I know, it's written on a rock, namely when going to Jalovec past the shelter under Špička.
http://www.hribi.net/slika.asp?pot=54685

On Thursday 7.2.2013 we headed out at 18h for a night tour to Komna. Right at the start we were surprised by a barrier with a "no passage" sign and right after a nearly fully torn path, so we crossed on a shoe-wide ledge. Extremely dangerous for slipping in my opinion, especially in snow and ice, and just a matter of time before that collapses too.
The path ahead was nice but strenuous, as we went into fresh snow and sank to our waists in places. Ahead of us, judging by the tracks, only ski tourers and one pair of footprints had gone. It took us three and a half hours to the Komna hut (we learned at the top that the man ahead took 6 hours). But such a night tour in snow is a special experience.
On Friday and Saturday there were many visitors on Komna, so they packed the path well. When we returned to the valley on Saturday, the path was in excellent condition, but we barely used it, as we mostly slid directly down the middle and took less than an hour to the valley. In short, these days on Komna it's a real idyll, so I warmly recommend the trip.

I apologize for not answering the riddle. Work anyway...
It was taken from Kranjska Rinka
Best regards. B.

No. But you're close

Hello. Usually I just follow this forum and marvel at my ignorance, though I've hiked quite a few mountains. I'll post a photo myself.
So from where is the next photo taken?