Winter Ascent of Turska Gora (2,251 m) via Turski Žleb – Route, Gear and Conditions
Turska Gora (2,251 m) is one of the more interesting peaks of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, especially in winter conditions. In summer, it...
All You Need to Know Before Hiking in Croatia (Read This Before You Leave the Beach)
Every summer, the same story repeats: a rescue team gets called out because someone decided a coastal hike looked “easy enough” to do...
Triglav ascent from the Vrata valley – Tominškova Pot up, and down through Prag. Route, gear, and tips for climbing Triglav
Triglav (2,864 m) doesn’t need much of an introduction if you’ve read this blog before. The highest peak in Slovenia, a national symbol,...
Škrlatica (2,740 m): A Day Hike from the Vrata Valley
Škrlatica (2,740 m) is Slovenia’s second-highest mountain, surpassed only by Triglav. Many hikers consider it the most beautiful peak in the Julian Alps....
The International Mountain Distress Signal Everyone Should Know
When you’re in the mountains, emergencies can happen unexpectedly. A sudden injury, bad weather, or getting lost can leave you stranded far from...
Grintovec (2,558 m): Hiking via Cojzova Koča
Grintovec (2,558 m) is the highest peak of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps and one of the finest hiking destinations in Slovenia. While it isn’t...
How to Choose the Right Ice Axe: A Complete Guide for Mountaineers
An ice axe is one of the most important pieces of mountaineering equipment. It can help you maintain balance, cross glaciers safely, climb...
Krn ascent (2,244 m) from Planina Kuhinja
A huge amount of snow had fallen, so we decided it was the perfect time to head for Krn. At 2,244 m, Krn...
Vrtača ascent: One of the Most Beautiful Peaks in the Karawanks
Vrtača (2,181 m / 7,156 ft) is the second-highest peak in the Karawanks, just behind Stol. Stretching along the border between Slovenia and...
Triglav ascent via the Krma Valley: Route, Gear and Tips for Slovenia’s Highest Peak
Triglav (2,864 m) is not just the highest mountain in Slovenia. It is a national symbol, a peak every Slovenian mountaineer wants to...
