Rodica in autumn colors

Great beggining of this year’s vacation. I think no words are needed. Some photos from Saturday’s ascent on Rodica from Rut.

Back again

After almost one month of work connected with our new appartment, it was time to shoe the hiking boots. Since we moved to another part of our country, it was obvious that we have to explore the surroundings. We decided to ascent on Mali Golak, the highest peak of Trnovski gozd.

The windy road through unknown region brought us to the start of our hike, little village Predmeja. From there it is a pleasant walk to Iztok hut bellow Golacs and then to the top of Mali Golak. The weather was almost perfect, almost because of the strong wind that was blowing all the way. But it did not spoil the joy that we had on the top:  a nice view on the sea, the Dolomites in Italy and the Julian alps in Slovenija.

Its good to be back in the nature again.

Planinski vestnik: cover

It finally happened. There is my photo on the cover of october’s issue of Planinski vestnik, the oldest magazine in Slovenia still isssued. It is a photo of Jalovec as seen from Sleme.

Bivouac I

Probably the most wild bivouac in Slovenija, with amazing view on Prisank, Vršič, Špik, Škrlatica, … There is no marked path that would lead to bivoauc. You have to climb some steep mountain streams, cross big scree bellow Škrlatica and climb a vertical chimney, before you can enjoy the silence in this comforting shelter.

Mišelj vrh

I left Krma in dusk,  a great song from Kings of leon (Woo hoo) was echoing in my head . I knew that is going to be a great day.

It took me almost two hours to get to Bohinjska vratca. And then dissapointment. My so wanted destination, Mišelj vrh, was covered in clouds. I crossed my fingers, hoping that the weather would get better and descended to Velo polje. I jumped across  a few streams and I was already on the meadow bellow Mišelj vrh. I can not describe with words the beauty of this totally unspoiled piece of land. It is like you would literally step into the past.  Wooden houses, that are sadily falling apart, silence, the surrounding, …. Unforgettable.

I left the meadow and turned towards Mišelj vrh. It was not long before I reached the final part, that involved steep scree and some climbing towards the top. Unfortunatelly I was not able to appreciate the view, that Mišelj vrh is offering, due to the clouds and fog. But nevertheless I was satisfied. Very satisfied.

Pihavec in his intact beauty

I am always searching for secluded paths in our mountains, where I can really enjoy in silence while watching the nature. And this weekend I really hit the jackpot.

I visited Pihavec, the moutain in Razor group.  It is situated above Kriski Podi plateau and right in the middle of the highest mountains in Julian Alps. Pihavec is connected with Bovški Gamsovec over the ridge, that also look very wild and must be a very interesting climbing route. Only one marked and secured route leads to the summit from Kriški Podi, but this was not my route.

I decided to ascend from Luknja over the south east side. Since there is no marked path and even almost no trace of humans, this really is untouched and wild part of Julian Alps. You just try to follow the most logical way to the top. The path also offers nice but easy climbing.

I descended over marked route towards Kriški podi  and since I still had some time, I did not turn right towards my starting point. I followed a path towards Stenarska vrata and then ascended Križ. From there it was a nice descend towards bivouac IV and then to Vrata.

A really nice hike.

Chasing clouds

A few photos from short trip to Javornik pasture on the northern side of Storžič.

Debela peč or another hike in the Julian Alps

Ascent to Debela peč is not a demanding one, but the summit offers great views on the highest mountains. This includes our highest peak Triglav, neighbouring Rjavina, deep Krma valley and also Martuljek group.

Due to the relatively easy approach, it is also a very popular and regularly visited mountain in Julian Alps. However we were first on the top and were able to enjoy the view in silence, but met a lot of hikers on the way down. With a lot I mean 4 full buses!

Climbing in Dovžan gorge

I spent a sunny friday afternoon first climbing in Dovžan gorge and then bouldering near Podljubelj. The day ended with a beatifull sunset over Kosuta range. Just perfect.

Portrait of a girl

My first attempt at portrait photography.

Shooting location.

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