matz - Recent messages

On Saturday I'm probably heading from Vrata to Škrlatica then to Kriške pode and next day also to Razor. Weather looks ok, though forecasts on different int.sites differ a lot - on hribi.net Saturday forecast is pretty bad, elsewhere not. Night temps drop around/below 0°C. Can we expect icy/slippery spots in the wall in the morning because of that?
Some mentioned in the past that the path to Kriškim podom is poorly marked - how is it?

Probably it was written somewhere but too much to read everything

Usually I try to start from trailhead about half hour before sunrise. Sometimes I use a headlamp at start. For Triglav I'd like to start earlier to avoid crowd (from Krma). How about it - with headlamp can you see enough to safely reach Kredarica by sunrise? Clear sky but Moon these days not biggest (going to last quarter). Thanks for answer/opinion/experiences!

What about the path from Kokrsko sedlo - is it dry?

Has anyone else gone up from Soča - is the path dry?

Are crampons/ice axe needed? Will it melt by the weekend?

Is the path to Kanjavec still snowy?

Last Saturday I climbed from Ravenska Kočna via Ledine to Koroška Rinka.

The path is secured, but I wouldn't rate it as excellently secured, especially since it is not true that the cables cover the climbing part from start to end. Most of the middle part is without any protection, and the path mostly leads over quite exposed ledges full of scree. A slip anywhere on this part could be fatal, so the path seemed quite unpleasant and dangerous to me.

I emphasize that my intent is not to discuss where protections should be, but just to warn that this path definitely should not be underestimated.

Thanks everyone for opinions, especially garmont for the nice description. Full kit I'll definitely take, no retakes in the mountains

Absolutely, for now I'm not even thinking about it - nice and gradual.

Can someone give a comparison of the Slovenian on Mangart with Kremžarjeva on J.Kočna - especially regarding protection/danger. Thanks in advance.

Finally conquered Mangart also via Slovenian route. The climbing part was at least for me adrenaline rush from first to last step. The path is quite well secured, though for my taste could extend a bit more in places Path is very crumbly so helmet absolutely necessary, self-protection kit also more than recommended (I can't imagine ascent without it). Also watch holds and steps as many are already quite loose. With early start avoid the crowd triggering rocks above you, with luck can have summit all to yourself which is extra pleasure. Maybe dare Via Italiana sometime.

Please, can you describe a bit more in detail the most demanding/dangerous parts of the path from station D to the top of V. Kanin. Photos of these parts also very welcome.

Thanks!

Hello,

I have already visited Mangart once via the Italian route, after this year's acquisition (self-belay kit) I plan an ascent via the Slovenian route.

I don't have much experience with very demanding paths yet (many years ago e.g. on Triglav from Kredarica); recently I've been hiking mainly to mountains on paths up to (including) difficult grade.

I've read the previous comments but I'd ask if someone can comment on this path more in detail, the most demanding/exposed/dangerous sections, path equipment for belaying on these parts etc. If someone has any additional pics, also welcome

Thanks everyone in advance and safe steps!

The two of us on Saturday 2.7. set off from the Kuhinja pasture to Krn. On the direct path we needed 3h10min as planned. At the top superb views over the entire Julians and across the borders all the way to Grossglockner.

For the descent we chose another path and went down to Krn Notch and up to Batognica. Along the path there are plenty of interesting remains from WWI. Then descent to Prag saddle and further along the foot of the scree to Lužnica lake. Along the path we also met cute marmots. Then the last descent to Kuhinja pasture and the loop was closed, at the same time one of the nicer and more interesting paths we have walked so far. For the described descent we needed 4 hours.

I'd like to point out that the snowfield to cross on the Italian route (second-last picture from MANGART) is still very large. Crossing without proper gear (crampons, ice axe) is very dangerous, as the slope is steep with a drop below (about 100m to cross). We turned back due to slippery snow - the mountain will wait.

Good luck!