 | Garnbret gold, Kruder silver, Vezonik bronze in Moscow
23.04.2018
The Slovenian sport climbing team wrote a new sport climbing fairy tale yesterday, April 22, in Moscow. Janja Garnbret (Šaleški AO) stepped onto the winner's podium for the second time in this season's bouldering competition. After being second in Swiss Meiringen a week ago, she confirmed her excell... |
 | Jože Rovan new president of the Alpine Association of Slovenia
21.04.2018
At the regular annual and election assembly of the Alpine Association of Slovenia, held on April 21 in Šoštanj, Jože Rovan succeeded the previous president Bojan Rotovnik at the head of Slovenian mountaineers. As a mountain warden, mountain guide, path marker, and cycle touring guide, deeply involve... |
 | Poll - View from Otavnik
21.04.2018
Can Porezen (1630 m) be seen from Otavnik (1306 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Otavnik is a peak located southwest of Porezen. Poll results: 56 % Yes 34 % I don't know 10 % No The poll, which ran from 7.4.2018 to 21.4.2018, had 532 participants from ... |
 | Snow conditions 19.4.2018
19.04.2018
General danger level - Thursday, 19. 4. 2018 Danger is level 3 on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: wet snow Danger pattern: Spring situation Risk assessment Avalanche danger is LOW in the morning and partly forenoon, level 1, from late forenoon to evening CONSIDERABLE, le... |
 | Snow conditions 16.4.2018
16.04.2018
General avalanche danger level - Monday, 16.4.2018 The danger is level 3 on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: wet snow Danger pattern: Spring situation Risk assessment The avalanche danger is currently CONSIDERABLE, level 3. The snowpack freezes overnight but softens durin... |
 | Kruder wins first World Cup victory in Switzerland
15.04.2018
Sports climber Jernej Kruder could hardly have started the season better, as he climbed to his maiden World Cup victory in his career at the opening round of the 2018 World Cup in bouldering on April 14 in Swiss Meiringen, with Janja Garnbret complementing his success with second place. Katja Kadić ... |
| Complete road closure
14.04.2018
COMPLETE CLOSURE of the road from Jesenice Hospital to the motorway exit. Due to road resurfacing, presumably today 14th and tomorrow 15th April 2018. This morning I was heading to Kranjska Gora, but there were only signs everywhere - complete closure, no detour indications. Even the regular bus dri... |
 | Snow conditions 13.4.2018
13.04.2018
General danger level - Friday, 13 April 2018 Danger level is 3 on the European 5-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: new snow, wet snow Danger pattern: Spring situation Risk assessment Avalanche danger is currently CONSIDERABLE, level 3. Due to new precipitation, snow below the snow line has ... |
 | Slovenian sport climbers first among the best
9.04.2018
Sport climbing is getting closer to the Olympics season by season - the first Olympic torch will be lit at this year's Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, while the seniors will experience their Olympic premiere in 2020 in Tokyo, and this season the focus will be on the World Sport Climbing Champio... |
 | Snow conditions 9.4.2018
9.04.2018
General avalanche danger level - Monday, 9 April 2018 The danger is level 2 on the European 5-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wet snow Danger pattern: Spring situation Risk assessment The avalanche danger is mostly MODERATE, level 2, slightly increasing during the day due to the influence of t... |
 | Poll - Roblekov dom on Begunjščica
7.04.2018
Is there a cargo cableway leading to Roblekov dom? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - no. Poll results: 65 % No 27 % Yes 8 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 31.3.2018 to 7.4.2018, was participated in by 754 users of the Hribi.net portal. ... |
 | Snow conditions 6.4.2018
7.04.2018
General avalanche danger level - Friday, 6. 4. 2018 Danger is 3rd degree on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: wet snow Danger pattern: Spring situation Risk assessment Avalanche danger is mostly MODERATE, 2nd degree, during the day it increases due to the influence of the ... |
 | Snow conditions 4.4.2018
4.04.2018
General danger level - Wednesday, 4. 4. 2018 Danger is 3rd degree on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: wet snow, new snow Danger pattern: Spring situation Risk assessment Avalanche danger is above sea level around 1500 m mostly CONSIDERABLE, 3rd degree. Lower down, due to ... |
 | Snow conditions 2.4.2018
3.04.2018
General avalanche danger level - Monday, 2 April 2018 The danger is level 3 on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: wet snow, wind slab Danger pattern: Spring situation Risk assessment The avalanche danger above about 1300 m is mostly CONSIDERABLE, level 3. Lower down it is M... |
 | Poll - view from Rdeči rob
31.03.2018
Can the sea be seen from Rdeči rob (1913 m)? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - yes. Rdeči rob is a panoramic peak located southeast of Krn. Poll results: 63 % Yes 20 % I don't know 17 % No The poll, which ran from 24.3.2018 to 31.3.2018, had 478 participants from th... |
 | Snow conditions 30.3.2018
30.03.2018
General danger level - Friday, 30. 3. 2018 Danger is level 3 on the European 5-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: new snow, wet snow, wind slab Danger pattern: Cooling after warm weather / warming after cold Danger pattern: Spring situation Danger assessment Avalanche danger above about 1300 ... |
 | Snow conditions 28.3.2018
28.03.2018
General danger level - Wednesday, 28. 3. 2018 The danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: weak layers, wet snow Danger pattern: Spring situation Risk assessment The avalanche danger is above sea level around 1300 m mostly MODERATE, level 2. Lower down it is LOW,... |
 | Snow conditions 26.3.2018
26.03.2018
General danger level - Monday, 26. 3. 2018 Danger is level 3 on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: weak layers Danger pattern: Spring situation Danger pattern: Cooling after warm weather / warming after frost Risk assessment Avalanche danger above sea level around 1500 m is... |
 | Hiker Dies Under Avalanche on Mrzla Gora
25.03.2018
Today at 13:44, on Mrzla Gora, municipality of Solčava, an avalanche swept away a hiker. The hiker sustained such severe injuries that he died at the scene. Rescuers from GRS Celje intervened, transporting the deceased hiker to the valley with the help of an SV helicopter and handing him over to the... |
 | Survey - Mrzlica
24.03.2018
Have you ever been to Mrzlica (1122 m)? That was the question in the previous survey. Mrzlica is a scenic peak in the Posavje Hills. Survey results: 55 % Yes 42 % No 3 % I don't know The survey, which ran from 17.3.2018 to 24.3.2018, was participated in by 828 users of the Hribi.net portal. ... |
 | Snow conditions 23.3.2018
24.03.2018
General hazard level - Friday, 23.3.2018 Hazard is 3rd degree on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: weak layers, wind slab Hazard pattern: Cold weather, unbonded fresh snow with wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger above about 1500 m altitude is mostly CONSIDERABLE, 3rd de... |
 | Snow conditions 21.3.2018
21.03.2018
General danger level - Wednesday, 21. 3. 2018 The danger is level 3 on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: weak layers, wind slab Danger pattern: Cold weather, poorly bonded fresh snow with wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger above about 1200 m elevation is mostly CONSIDER... |
 | Snow conditions 19.3.2018
19.03.2018
General danger level - Monday, 19. 3. 2018 Danger is 3rd degree on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: weak layers, wind slab Danger pattern: Cold weather, poorly bonded fresh snow with wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger above sea level around 1500 m is currently CONSIDE... |
 | Poll - Boka Waterfall
17.03.2018
Is the Boka Waterfall the highest waterfall in Slovenia? That was the question in the recent poll. The correct answer is - no. The Boka Waterfall is 106 meters high and is 22 meters lower than the highest waterfall in Slovenia. Poll results: 57 % No 36 % Yes 7 % I don't know In the poll that ran... |
 | Snow conditions 16.3.2018
16.03.2018
General danger level - Friday, 16 March 2018 Danger is level 3 on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: new snow, wet snow, weak layers Danger pattern: cooling after warm weather / warming after frost Risk assessment Avalanche danger is currently CONSIDERABLE, level 3. This mai... |
 | Snow conditions 14.3.2018
14.03.2018
General danger level - Wednesday, 14. 3. 2018 Danger is level 3 on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: wet snow, weak layers Danger pattern: Spring situation Danger pattern: Cold weather, poorly bonded fresh snow with wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE, l... |
 | Snow conditions 12.3.2018
12.03.2018
General danger level - Monday, 12. 3. 2018 Danger is 3rd degree on the European five-point scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: wet snow, weak layers, new snow Danger pattern: Spring situation Risk assessment Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE, 3rd degree, during the day it may slightly INCREASE with... |
 | Poll - View from Komna
10.03.2018
Can Uršlja gora (1699 m) be seen from Komna (1684 m)? That was the question in the recent poll. The correct answer is - yes. Komna is the highest peak of the Smrekovsko Hills. Poll results: 49 % Yes 36 % No 15 % I don't know The poll, which ran from 3.3.2018 to 10.3.2018, was participated in by ... |
 | Snow conditions 9.3.2018
9.03.2018
General danger level - Friday, 9. 3. 2018 Danger is level 3 on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: wet snow, weak layers Danger pattern: Cooling after warm weather / warming after cold Risk assessment Avalanche danger is currently mostly MODERATE, level 2, but during the day... |
 | Climbing for All - Slovenian-spiced Alpine winter week
8.03.2018
All paths of climbers from the Czech Republic, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia lead this week to Planica, where the Alpine Association of Slovenia is hosting a meeting of the three-year international Climbing for All project. The fourth exchange under the Erasmus+ programme places win... |
 | Snow conditions 7.3.2018
7.03.2018
General avalanche danger level - Wednesday, 7. 3. 2018 The danger is 2nd degree on the European five-point scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind slab Danger pattern: Cooling after warm weather / warming after frost Risk assessment The avalanche danger is currently mostly MODERATE, 2nd degree. Steep ... |
 | Snow conditions 5.3.2018
5.03.2018
General danger level - Monday, 5. 3. 2018 Danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind slab, weak layers Danger pattern: Cold weather, unbonded fresh snow with wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger is mostly MODERATE, level 2. Steep slopes and areas with wind-dri... |
 | Survey - Pršjakarska grapa
3.03.2018
Have you ever been to Pršjakarska grapa? That was the question in the previous survey. The Pršjak stream flows through Pršjakarska grapa, which has 8 waterfalls, the highest among them is the waterfall in Sopotih, which falls 27 m deep. Survey results: 88 % No 8 % Yes 4 % I don't know In the surv... |
 | The Last Ice Hunters on the Throne of the 12th Mountain Film Festival
2.03.2018
For the first time in the history of the Mountain Film Festival, the main award of the city of Domžale goes to a Slovenian film - The Last Ice Hunters by Rožle Bregar and the late director Jure Breceljnik. In addition to the main award, the jury of the 12th Mountain Film Festival also awarded the be... |
 | Snow conditions 2.3.2018
2.03.2018
General danger level - Friday, 2 March 2018 Danger is 3rd degree on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: wind slab Danger pattern: Cold weather, fresh snow not bonded with wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger in mountains above the forest line is mostly CONSIDERABLE, 3rd deg... |
 | 125 Years of Organized Mountaineering in Slovenia
28.02.2018
On February 27th, a century and a quarter since the founding of the Slovenian Mountaineering Association, the Alpine Association of Slovenia (PZS), the most mass sports organization in the country, celebrated 125 years of organized mountaineering in Slovenia. The meeting with Prime Minister Miro Cer... |
 | Snow conditions 28.2.2018
28.02.2018
General danger level - Wednesday, 28 February 2018 The danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind slab Danger pattern: Cold weather, poorly bonded fresh snow with wind Danger assessment The avalanche danger in the mountains is generally MODERATE, level 2. Stee... |
 | Kovačič just off the podium, Kuhar among the best
26.02.2018
The European Championship in ski-mountaineering on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily from February 22 to 25 was marked by poor weather, but the best competitors of the old continent managed to compete for the European title. Slovenian colors were successfully represented by Luka Kovačič, who with 4... |
 | Snow conditions 26.2.2018
26.02.2018
General danger level - Monday, 26. 2. 2018 Danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind slab Danger pattern: Cold weather, fresh snow poorly bonded by wind Risk assessment Avalanche danger in the mountains is mostly MODERATE, level 2. Steep slopes and areas with... |
 | Poll - bivak III
24.02.2018
Where is bivak III located? That was the question in the previous poll. The correct answer is - Za Akom. Poll results: 62 % Za Akom 13 % I don't know 12 % Na Rušju 7 % Na Jezerih 6 % In Velika Dnina The poll ran from 17.2.2018 to 24.2.2018 and had 714 users of the Hribi.net portal participating.... |
 | Snow conditions 23.2.2018
23.02.2018
General danger level - Friday, 23.2.2018 The danger is level 2 on the European 5-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: new snow, wind slab Danger pattern: Cold weather, poorly bonded fresh snow with wind Risk assessment The avalanche danger in the mountains is mostly MODERATE, level 2, only in the ... |
 | Snow conditions 21.2.2018
21.02.2018
General danger level - Wednesday, 21. 2. 2018 Danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind slab Danger pattern: Cold weather, fresh snow transported by wind, poorly bonded Risk assessment Avalanche danger in the mountains is mostly MODERATE, level 2. Steep slop... |
 | Olympiad of Experiences and Achievements on the Silver Screen
19.02.2018
After the end of the Winter Olympics, a unique olympiad of experiences and achievements begins at the 12th Mountaineering Film Festival, which this year again brings a week of inspiring and breathtaking stories from the mountains. From February 26 to March 4, 2018, at Cankarjev dom in Ljubljana, Mes... |
 | Snow conditions 19.2.2018
19.02.2018
General danger level - Monday, 19. 2. 2018 Danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind-drifted snow, new snow Danger pattern: Cold weather, fresh snow poorly bonded by wind Danger pattern: Cooling after warm weather / warming after frost Risk assessment Avalanch... |
 | Survey - View from Polhograjska Grmada
17.02.2018
Can Ojstrica (2350 m) be seen from Polhograjska Grmada (898 m)? That was the question in the previous survey. The correct answer is - yes. Polhograjska Grmada is a panoramic peak in the Polhograjsko hribovje. Survey results: 74 % Yes 15 % No 12 % I don't know The survey, which ran from 10.2.2018... |
 | Snow conditions 16.2.2018
16.02.2018
General danger level - Friday, 16. 2. 2018 Danger is level 3 on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: wind slab Danger pattern: Cooling after warm weather / warming after cold Risk assessment Avalanche danger in the mountains is mostly MODERATE, level 2. Towards noon and early... |
 | Ski touring - from recreational boom to...
14.02.2018
Ski touring - from recreational boom to Olympic dream. Ski touring is becoming increasingly popular, and interest in the competitive discipline is also growing, with its premiere expected at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. In Slovenia, the roots of ski touring competitions date back to 1927, a... |
 | Snow conditions 13.2.2018
13.02.2018
General danger level - Tuesday, 13. 2. 2018 Danger is 3rd degree on the European five-level scale - CONSIDERABLE. Main problem: new snow, wind slab Danger pattern: Cold weather, unbonded fresh snow due to wind Danger pattern: Cooling after warm weather / thaw after frost Risk assessment Avalanche ... |
 | Stories with a Capital Letter at the 12th Festival...
12.02.2018
The Mountain Film Festival delights Slovenian audiences every year with renowned guests from the world of alpinism and climbing and it will be the same this year, when the Italian-Slovenian duo Nives Meroi and Roman Benet, the German professional alpinist and ice climber Ines Papert, and the Sloven... |
 | Snow conditions 12.2.2018
12.02.2018
General avalanche danger level - Monday, 12. 2. 2018 The danger is level 2 on the European five-level scale - MODERATE. Main problem: wind-blown snow Danger pattern: Cooling after warm weather / warming after frost Risk assessment Avalanche danger in mountains above about 1000 m altitude is MODERA... |