Most viewed - Two days in the Julian Alps - Krnica, Kriski podi, Vrsic
A quick descent to the Pogacnikov dom proved to be long and hot. But the views were great. This is the upper lake of the three (Zgornje Krisko jezero).1248 views
An iron peg and a blaze.708 views
Mt. Bovski Gamsovec was on fire.677 views
At the end of the valley we were faced by the Kriska stena rockface.670 views
We had gorgeous views of the Razor range across the valley.646 views
Jaka and Mt. Razor.643 views
Me on top of Mt. Kriz pointing to Mt. Triglav with its famous north face.642 views
Steel rope helped with the climbing.639 views
Pinkish light in the pre-dawn Krnica valley.637 views
Jaka and his blue helmet.636 views
At the top of the rockface.630 views
Prehodavci and Mt. Zelnarica in golden light. Put the cursor over the photo to see the same scene 30 minutes later.613 views
Karst landscape below Mt. Bovški Gamsovec and Mt. Pihavec.612 views
Benches with the view of the Trenta valley.609 views
More climbing.607 views
We stopped every few minutes to take photos.603 views
Climbing - yay!600 views
After breakfast in merciless wind we began the ascent.599 views
First touches of orange sunlight on the mountain peaks.598 views
At the Planja saddle views of the other side opened up: Mt. Jalovec, Mangart and Prisojnik.593 views
We were gaining altitude fast while the Krnica valley behind us was already bathing in the sun.592 views
The Pogacnik hut before we called it a night and packed our photo gear.589 views
Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in sweet light with the Pogacnik hut.588 views
We were surrounded by mountains.587 views
Silhouette.587 views
"Tired tower" (Utrujeni stolp) of Mt. Planja.585 views
At the very end of the valley there was still quite a bit of snow.582 views
In the rockface.581 views
More scree.580 views
Then a bigger ibex came and chased the poor youngster away.579 views
Quarter to eight the sun was gone.578 views
Mt. Kriz, and Mt. Razor and Mt. Prisojnik in the background.576 views
Smooth rocks.576 views
Last sun rays.572 views
After reaching the trail to the top of Mt. Kriz the view of the Pogacnik hut opened up.571 views
Trenta.570 views
Mt. Prisojnik with the Mlinarica saddle.569 views
We were headed for the Pogacnik hut.568 views
The beautiful Lepo spicje face and Mt. Zadnjiski ozebnik in the foreground.568 views
Early morning - Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in pink.568 views
Looking back we could see Mt. Triglav.565 views
Our hut down below and the nasty scree trail that we had already covered.564 views
Mt. Prisojnik from below.564 views
Light was quickly changing from orange to yellow and finally white.563 views
Thus far we had only seen one other hiker - at the Planja saddle. It's great to have the trail all to yourself. :)563 views
Fisheye view of the sky and surrounding mountains.562 views
Heading towards the Planja saddle.561 views
Just before the saddle.560 views
Looking back towards the hut and Mt. Pihavec.559 views
Mt. Razor looks very imposing from this stand point.559 views
Climbing.558 views
More great views.557 views
Jaka and I just before the end of the hike.556 views
Going up on loose scree was strenuous.554 views
Trenta.554 views
We spent a glorious afternoon at the Pogacnik hut enjoying the views.552 views
It was dark - this is a 15s exposure.552 views
An ibex at breakfast.551 views
Cheeky young ibex.547 views
A chunk of the mountain crashed down a couple of years ago.546 views
Another ibex.544 views
Detail of Mt. Razor's face with the route we took.543 views
More and more puffy clouds above Mt. Bavski Grintavec.542 views
It was getting dark fast.541 views
Reflection in the middle lake (Srednje Krisko jezero).540 views
Orange horizon over the Trenta valley.540 views
Suddenly the summit was shrouded in clouds.540 views
Jaka braving his pain.538 views
Finally Jaka caved in and took a bandage for his knee.536 views
Prehodavci.534 views
Jaka was in pain and had to walk slowly.534 views
End of day.528 views
The ideal conclusion of every hike: jota with sausage! :)528 views
Everybody at the hut enjoyed the wonderful late afternoon light.527 views
First sun rays from behind Mt. Razor.527 views
Down the grassy slopes.526 views
At the saddle we had to make a sad, but reasonable decision: due to Jaka's injured knee we would have to skip Razor and head straight down towards Vrsic.525 views
Last look of Mt. Triglav before descening to the other side.524 views
But there was more climbing ahead of us - going down.524 views
The shady woods didn't offer much relief from the heat because the air was so sultry.524 views
We had lunch below the Razor rockface. Yes, we came down this way. :)521 views
The trail goes below the summit and offers great views of Mt. Prisojnik.520 views
Another summit we had to leave out - Mt. Prisojnik. But there will always be other opportunities, so no worries. :)517 views
Last traces of orange in the sky.515 views
A detail.514 views
It was scorching hot.512 views
The trail to Vrsic on the southern flanks of Prisojnik. Mt. Bavski Grintavec and Jalovec in the background.511 views
A short ascent before reaching the Gladki rob ridge.511 views