Katrca - Recent messages

Hello,

I'm curious how fast you hike in the mountains? I admit, I'm one of the slower ones myself. Sometimes it bothers me when I'm hiking up the hill and others overtake me It's not that others bother me, I'm mad at myself because obviously I'm really slow. On certain hills I hike regularly, I go pretty fast. But if I go somewhere new or if there are more than 600m of elevation gain, I pant like h... Can someone tell me what a normal speed is for hiking in mountains for someone with moderate fitness. Thanks.

How early is it sensible to set off towards Vodnikov dom from Rudno polje in mid summer? Is 5.30 - 6.00 am already too late? I wouldn't want to walk in the greatest heat, still I'm worried I'll be alone on the path so early - that's not pleasant for me either

Has anyone been to Kompotela recently? Is it a popular peak or more solitary? Are bears present in this area?

Anyone been to Viševnik last two days? What conditions? Lots of snow? Would go Sunday or Monday, looks like really nice weather.

Tomorrow I'd go to Mrežce from Planina Zajavornik. Been there before but never in winter, in snow. Is ice axe really needed for this ascent? What about snow? Probably some will fall today. Do you think it will be a problem for someone inexperienced to reach the summit in such conditions?

Since the skiing season on Krvavec has already started, but I would go to Veliki Zvoh on foot, I'm interested if the path from Planina Jezerca described on Hribi.net crosses any ski slope? Thanks for answers.

Does anyone have info if it's possible by car to Jermanca?

Thanks for the answers. If it's about cca. 400m elevation gain, e.g. Sv. Primož, I cover that in 50-55 minutes. If it's more elevation, my pace slows down considerably. To Kamniški vrh I already struggle to get there without stopping several times for a minute or two.
What else can I do for better fitness besides regularly hiking in the mountains?

Does anyone know if you can get a stamp for the hiking booklet at Zajamniki too?

Thanks