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ŽIGA 22 wrote // One of basic safety rules in mountains is don't go alone. That's why carry avalanche transceiver set because others to you or you to others can help if someone buried// !!!!
That's the point of "transceiver set" When I go on tour (very rarely alone) we all have transceiver set with us. "If I can carry shovel and probe to dig out my mates they will also carry to dig me out" if avalanche happens. Beacon shortens search in buddy help and also god forbid in rescue action when high chance only body found. That means a lot to family too. I know harsh heavy words but believe much easier that than waiting for spring or even summer till avalanche mass returns what took.
Transceiver set important for ALL tour participants ABS in its purpose mainly for user. I think it really increases "courage" to user which not right.
Tour skiing is something most beautiful in mountains, but also very dangerous. So sense experience on new tours preferably with terrain expert.
Many safe steps and turns.
Janez

Primož, only now I see that you took Bulgaria "seriously". I read from back to front - like a newspaper. The Bulgarian mountains are really exceptional in summer and winter. All huts are open and supplied mostly year-round. There's more and more visits from our hikers despite the slightly longer drive. A few winter ones from Musala

The Rilska Lakes Hut - Maljevica - Rila Monastery is a royal tour and is also offered by mountain guides who work here in winter.

Congratulations for the nice "trip", especially for its choice.
For me and my "companions" this is known in winter conditions, as we crossed it in February 2013 and above all enjoyed it on touring skis. You can imagine 2 m of snow and skis on steep slopes. All the huts were open and stocked.

Me too, I suggest (like Sandra) the path from Blato to Blato. You drive high up, a bit of a problem with parking by the road as space runs out quickly. Then in less than an hour to Planina pri jezeru (hut). After photos and more continue on the left path to planina Viševnik about 30 min. (Bregarjevo zavetišče, very friendly guy entertains and treats you - many spend the day there and overnight). Further the path leads to planina Ovčarija a bit more than half an hour. At Ovčarija you reach two neat huts (left is Smodlakov brlog) and past them continue on the path that gently descends to the "main road" Blato - 7 lakes. Continue left on the path Čez Prode (don't go to Štapce) and after about 40 min you'll be at the first lake and hut. Then along the valley of 7 lakes to Zasavska hut at Prehodavci about 2 hours. But definitely reserve sleeping in advance. From the hut at Prehodavci climb under Vršaki to the pass between Velika Zelnarica and the last Voglo. Follows slow descent through Dolina za Kopico to planina Dedno polje and on to planina Jezero and to Blato. If you have will and strength left for visiting another pasture - Laz, which I highly recommend, turn left at Dedno polje following signs to planina Laz. After about one hour you reach nice and "lively" planina Laz. At herdsman Greg you get very good sour milk, real mountain cottage cheese and cheese - you won't regret this detour that extends the path by 1 hour. To Blato descend via usual path Laz - Blato, no need to return to planina Jezero. I recommend sleeping at Prehodavci. If you're curious about anything else - ask. But you won't see the Black Lake sadly!

Toll isn't expensive at all. In Austria on Kolnbrein it's 17 € and nobody complains. Road Stara Fužina Blato well maintained and now mostly asphalted, so money goes to road. Also in valley at Ribčev Laz parking free. True 20 min more walking than from toll point. So 1 passenger in car saves 8 or 10 eur, more passengers less per head. If 4 driving it's 2.5 eur per head. When going for "coffee" or "party" no whining.