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).1307 views
An iron peg and a blaze.775 views
Mt. Bovski Gamsovec was on fire.758 views
At the end of the valley we were faced by the Kriska stena rockface.742 views
We had gorgeous views of the Razor range across the valley.712 views
Pinkish light in the pre-dawn Krnica valley.707 views
Me on top of Mt. Kriz pointing to Mt. Triglav with its famous north face.705 views
Steel rope helped with the climbing.701 views
Jaka and his blue helmet.700 views
Jaka and Mt. Razor.699 views
At the top of the rockface.693 views
Karst landscape below Mt. Bovški Gamsovec and Mt. Pihavec.682 views
Benches with the view of the Trenta valley.677 views
More climbing.673 views
"Tired tower" (Utrujeni stolp) of Mt. Planja.671 views
At the Planja saddle views of the other side opened up: Mt. Jalovec, Mangart and Prisojnik.668 views
First touches of orange sunlight on the mountain peaks.666 views
We stopped every few minutes to take photos.666 views
Prehodavci and Mt. Zelnarica in golden light. Put the cursor over the photo to see the same scene 30 minutes later.666 views
The Pogacnik hut before we called it a night and packed our photo gear.664 views
Climbing - yay!663 views
After breakfast in merciless wind we began the ascent.661 views
We were gaining altitude fast while the Krnica valley behind us was already bathing in the sun.660 views
Silhouette.658 views
In the rockface.654 views
Then a bigger ibex came and chased the poor youngster away.654 views
Smooth rocks.652 views
At the very end of the valley there was still quite a bit of snow.650 views
Mt. Kriz, and Mt. Razor and Mt. Prisojnik in the background.650 views
Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in sweet light with the Pogacnik hut.649 views
More scree.649 views
We were surrounded by mountains.648 views
Quarter to eight the sun was gone.645 views
Early morning - Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in pink.643 views
Last sun rays.640 views
Trenta.639 views
Light was quickly changing from orange to yellow and finally white.636 views
Mt. Prisojnik from below.635 views
Mt. Prisojnik with the Mlinarica saddle.634 views
The beautiful Lepo spicje face and Mt. Zadnjiski ozebnik in the foreground.633 views
After reaching the trail to the top of Mt. Kriz the view of the Pogacnik hut opened up.632 views
Our hut down below and the nasty scree trail that we had already covered.630 views
Jaka and I just before the end of the hike.630 views
More great views.629 views
Fisheye view of the sky and surrounding mountains.627 views
Trenta.627 views
Heading towards the Planja saddle.627 views
It was dark - this is a 15s exposure.626 views
Looking back towards the hut and Mt. Pihavec.624 views
Climbing.624 views
We spent a glorious afternoon at the Pogacnik hut enjoying the views.623 views
Looking back we could see Mt. Triglav.623 views
Thus far we had only seen one other hiker - at the Planja saddle. It's great to have the trail all to yourself. :)623 views
Cheeky young ibex.622 views
Mt. Razor looks very imposing from this stand point.622 views
We were headed for the Pogacnik hut.620 views
Just before the saddle.620 views
Going up on loose scree was strenuous.619 views
Orange horizon over the Trenta valley.619 views
Suddenly the summit was shrouded in clouds.618 views
Another ibex.617 views
Reflection in the middle lake (Srednje Krisko jezero).610 views
Prehodavci.608 views
A chunk of the mountain crashed down a couple of years ago.608 views
It was getting dark fast.607 views
Jaka braving his pain.607 views
An ibex at breakfast.606 views
Detail of Mt. Razor's face with the route we took.606 views
Finally Jaka caved in and took a bandage for his knee.604 views
More and more puffy clouds above Mt. Bavski Grintavec.604 views
Jaka was in pain and had to walk slowly.603 views
The ideal conclusion of every hike: jota with sausage! :)600 views
Last look of Mt. Triglav before descening to the other side.596 views
First sun rays from behind Mt. Razor.595 views
Everybody at the hut enjoyed the wonderful late afternoon light.594 views
Down the grassy slopes.594 views
We had lunch below the Razor rockface. Yes, we came down this way. :)593 views
The trail goes below the summit and offers great views of Mt. Prisojnik.590 views
The shady woods didn't offer much relief from the heat because the air was so sultry.589 views
A detail.588 views
But there was more climbing ahead of us - going down.584 views
End of day.580 views
The trail to Vrsic on the southern flanks of Prisojnik. Mt. Bavski Grintavec and Jalovec in the background.578 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.575 views
It was scorching hot.573 views
Last traces of orange in the sky.571 views
Another summit we had to leave out - Mt. Prisojnik. But there will always be other opportunities, so no worries. :)568 views
A short ascent before reaching the Gladki rob ridge.564 views