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).1036 views
At the end of the valley we were faced by the Kriska stena rockface.456 views
An iron peg and a blaze.440 views
Pinkish light in the pre-dawn Krnica valley.438 views
We had gorgeous views of the Razor range across the valley.411 views
Jaka and his blue helmet.404 views
Jaka and Mt. Razor.404 views
More climbing.403 views
We stopped every few minutes to take photos.403 views
First touches of orange sunlight on the mountain peaks.400 views
In the rockface.392 views
At the very end of the valley there was still quite a bit of snow.389 views
Steel rope helped with the climbing.389 views
Climbing - yay!386 views
Mt. Bovski Gamsovec was on fire.386 views
We were gaining altitude fast while the Krnica valley behind us was already bathing in the sun.382 views
Me on top of Mt. Kriz pointing to Mt. Triglav with its famous north face.382 views
At the top of the rockface.380 views
After breakfast in merciless wind we began the ascent.379 views
At the Planja saddle views of the other side opened up: Mt. Jalovec, Mangart and Prisojnik.379 views
After reaching the trail to the top of Mt. Kriz the view of the Pogacnik hut opened up.375 views
We were surrounded by mountains.370 views
Trenta.363 views
Fisheye view of the sky and surrounding mountains.362 views
Jaka and I just before the end of the hike.362 views
Mt. Kriz, and Mt. Razor and Mt. Prisojnik in the background.360 views
We spent a glorious afternoon at the Pogacnik hut enjoying the views.360 views
"Tired tower" (Utrujeni stolp) of Mt. Planja.360 views
Benches with the view of the Trenta valley.359 views
Our hut down below and the nasty scree trail that we had already covered.359 views
Looking back towards the hut and Mt. Pihavec.357 views
It was getting dark fast.356 views
Looking back we could see Mt. Triglav.356 views
Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in sweet light with the Pogacnik hut.354 views
The Pogacnik hut before we called it a night and packed our photo gear.354 views
Heading towards the Planja saddle.353 views
More scree.351 views
Another ibex.350 views
Cheeky young ibex.349 views
We were headed for the Pogacnik hut.348 views
A detail.348 views
Detail of Mt. Razor's face with the route we took.348 views
First sun rays from behind Mt. Razor.347 views
Light was quickly changing from orange to yellow and finally white.346 views
Finally Jaka caved in and took a bandage for his knee.346 views
Quarter to eight the sun was gone.345 views
Silhouette.344 views
Smooth rocks.343 views
Trenta.342 views
But there was more climbing ahead of us - going down.342 views
Prehodavci and Mt. Zelnarica in golden light. Put the cursor over the photo to see the same scene 30 minutes later.339 views
Karst landscape below Mt. Bovški Gamsovec and Mt. Pihavec.338 views
Early morning - Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in pink.338 views
Just before the saddle.337 views
Going up on loose scree was strenuous.334 views
Then a bigger ibex came and chased the poor youngster away.333 views
Last sun rays.333 views
Reflection in the middle lake (Srednje Krisko jezero).329 views
The beautiful Lepo spicje face and Mt. Zadnjiski ozebnik in the foreground.329 views
Mt. Razor looks very imposing from this stand point.328 views
Jaka braving his pain.327 views
An ibex at breakfast.325 views
Jaka was in pain and had to walk slowly.324 views
Mt. Prisojnik with the Mlinarica saddle.321 views
Suddenly the summit was shrouded in clouds.320 views
Climbing.319 views
Last look of Mt. Triglav before descening to the other side.319 views
More and more puffy clouds above Mt. Bavski Grintavec.319 views
Last traces of orange in the sky.318 views
Prehodavci.317 views
The shady woods didn't offer much relief from the heat because the air was so sultry.316 views
A chunk of the mountain crashed down a couple of years ago.316 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.315 views
Down the grassy slopes.314 views
Thus far we had only seen one other hiker - at the Planja saddle. It's great to have the trail all to yourself. :)312 views
It was scorching hot.312 views
Orange horizon over the Trenta valley.311 views
End of day.310 views
It was dark - this is a 15s exposure.310 views
A short ascent before reaching the Gladki rob ridge.310 views
More great views.308 views
The ideal conclusion of every hike: jota with sausage! :)306 views
The trail goes below the summit and offers great views of Mt. Prisojnik.305 views
The trail to Vrsic on the southern flanks of Prisojnik. Mt. Bavski Grintavec and Jalovec in the background.303 views
Mt. Prisojnik from below.302 views
Everybody at the hut enjoyed the wonderful late afternoon light.301 views
We had lunch below the Razor rockface. Yes, we came down this way. :)300 views
Another summit we had to leave out - Mt. Prisojnik. But there will always be other opportunities, so no worries. :)289 views