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| pikec16. 02. 2008 16:48:02 |
Today I set off to Grintovec with two more colleagues. We started hiking around 2 (two) a.m. (no mistake; with full winter gear), from the cable car to the end of the forest the snow was quite firm, from the forest towards Kokrško sedlo and onwards of course mandatory crampons, ice axe. Almost no avalanching, pure silence, darkness and good mood. Towards the top it blew stronger and stronger, dispersing fog for us to see the sunrise. It started dawning slowly but we ascended slowly due to wind throwing snow in our faces. Hellish cold (over -20), when we arrived at the top but stayed only for a few photos, yet worth it. Didn't experience sunrise at top but ca. 100 m lower on return. Unforgettable experience, something wonderful, and of course very cold and windy.
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| Guest16. 02. 2008 17:09:00 |
Really nice and I think quite bold deed. But I'm more interested how to dress in such conditions. Especially what pants and where you bought them
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| starakapa16. 02. 2008 17:32:14 |
Guys bravo that's how to experience mountains in all times (what about sunset) hint for next time
LP Starakapa
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| maremw16. 02. 2008 18:26:27 |
bravo
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| Guest16. 02. 2008 18:34:25 |
Yes really sunrise in mountains is the most beautiful. I experienced it this winter on Debelo peč, which can't compare to Grintovec, but still. Bravo guys. LP Andrej
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| Guest16. 02. 2008 20:51:44 |
karibu long johns (thick), Schoeller pants both at Igluj, thick winter socks
first layer, second layer and soft shell, balaclava, hat and double gloves,
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| Guest16. 02. 2008 21:24:33 |
Goretex won't do in such conditions!
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| cveto18. 02. 2008 22:39:36 |
Nice greeting!
As the colleague described, it was really fantastic!
About clothes: I had too little on, should have dressed before the "roof", at least better gloves; hands so frozen at the top that I couldn't even take one pic!
Wore running pants Loffler underneath, over them Vrh Schoeller pants, top Swiss shirt, second layer and softshell all Halti (excellent quality I must say), gloves MAYA MAYA for 4€
when fingers already stiff, swapped for down gloves, perfect!
Gotta repeat this, guys !!!!!!!!!!!
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| Guest18. 02. 2008 23:29:45 |
I'm proud of you guys (especially Romči), rocking it!!! 
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| MiR19. 02. 2008 13:28:54 |
Hey guys... you're right! Bravo! Not your "fouš", just a bit sad because I won't get such anymore. Can only say: damn mountains... oh my youth... Luck wherever you hike.
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| Johny7719. 02. 2008 14:28:18 |
ql bravo, congrats, really nice pics, praiseworthy.
LP and good luck!
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| jprimoz719. 02. 2008 15:27:13 |
Really wonderful, that day I was on Lepenatka and with my husband we observed this storm, as even from afar you could see the snowy wind. We tried to conquer Rogatec too, but we rather gave up almost below the summit, as we didn't expect such a path, we were without crampons, we came over another pass then ..., too dangerous for slipping. Really admirable, but I'm sure all participants are quite well experienced with winter ascents. Good luck!
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| Planinček19. 02. 2008 20:02:09 |
What are the conditions like for ski touring from Grintovec. Is it too icy?
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| pikec19. 02. 2008 20:09:59 |
For skiing the conditions are good as tracks of skiers and snowboarders are visible. Not icy, I think the snow is ideal, at least for me it would be if I went snowboarding. So go boldly.
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| Planinček19. 02. 2008 20:15:35 |
I just wrote that I might go to Smrekovec. And you say conditions are ideal. How far can you ski down? Thanks
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| pikec19. 02. 2008 20:24:38 |
Yeah, I personally if I went I would ski below Kokrško sedlo all the way to the forest, it depends on you how well you master it, good luck
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| cveto24. 02. 2008 19:49:03 |
Hello!
Old man!!
You really gave me the idea, I couldn't help but go to Grintovec on Friday afternoon. Started 15.20 at the cable car. It was really fine. Some hikers were returning as I was pushing up the slope. When the sun was just setting, I was right on the roof, so just right for nice pics
Another half hour and at the top, where I cheer.
Really wonderful! Alone, silence, sun has set. Day said goodbye. Unforgettable. I stop a bit, dazed by all the beauty, take some pics, put on crampons and head down to the valley.....
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| vizi24. 02. 2008 20:20:10 |
Guys, congrats on the night ascent and praise to the photographers, you brightened my Sunday evening
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| cveto24. 02. 2008 23:31:01 |
Hello!
Old man!!
You really gave me the idea, I couldn't help but go to Grintovec on Friday afternoon. Started 15.20 at the cable car. It was really fine. Some hikers were returning as I was pushing up the slope. When the sun was just setting, I was right on the "roof", so just right for nice pics.
Another half hour and at the top, where I cheer.
Really wonderful! Alone, silence, sun has set. Day said goodbye. Unforgettable. I stop a bit, dazed by all the beauty, take some pics, put on crampons and head down to the valley.....
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| Klin25. 02. 2008 10:22:19 |
Cveto, this time did you go on the path alone?
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| geppo25. 02. 2008 12:56:28 |
Pics are really good!!! And praise to you too!
Regards
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