Two days in the Julian Alps - Krnica, Kriski podi, Vrsic

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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).1492 views

An iron peg and a blaze.1025 views

At the end of the valley we were faced by the Kriska stena rockface.973 views

Mt. Bovski Gamsovec was on fire.966 views

Me on top of Mt. Kriz pointing to Mt. Triglav with its famous north face.923 views

We had gorgeous views of the Razor range across the valley.922 views

After breakfast in merciless wind we began the ascent.905 views

Pinkish light in the pre-dawn Krnica valley.903 views

Jaka and Mt. Razor.891 views

Steel rope helped with the climbing.884 views

First touches of orange sunlight on the mountain peaks.883 views

At the Planja saddle views of the other side opened up: Mt. Jalovec, Mangart and Prisojnik.878 views

At the top of the rockface.876 views

Benches with the view of the Trenta valley.876 views

"Tired tower" (Utrujeni stolp) of Mt. Planja.871 views

Jaka and his blue helmet.868 views

We stopped every few minutes to take photos.868 views

The Pogacnik hut before we called it a night and packed our photo gear.867 views

At the very end of the valley there was still quite a bit of snow.866 views

Silhouette.866 views

More climbing.861 views

Prehodavci and Mt. Zelnarica in golden light. Put the cursor over the photo to see the same scene 30 minutes later.861 views

Climbing - yay!857 views

In the rockface.855 views

Fisheye view of the sky and surrounding mountains.853 views

Quarter to eight the sun was gone.853 views

We were surrounded by mountains.849 views

Then a bigger ibex came and chased the poor youngster away.848 views

More scree.846 views

Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in sweet light with the Pogacnik hut.843 views

Karst landscape below Mt. Bovški Gamsovec and Mt. Pihavec.840 views

A chunk of the mountain crashed down a couple of years ago.840 views

We were gaining altitude fast while the Krnica valley behind us was already bathing in the sun.837 views

Last sun rays.837 views

Our hut down below and the nasty scree trail that we had already covered.837 views

Prehodavci.835 views

Smooth rocks.835 views

Early morning - Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in pink.834 views

Cheeky young ibex.833 views

More great views.833 views

Mt. Kriz, and Mt. Razor and Mt. Prisojnik in the background.829 views

Trenta.827 views

Trenta.825 views

Mt. Razor looks very imposing from this stand point.821 views

Light was quickly changing from orange to yellow and finally white.820 views

We spent a glorious afternoon at the Pogacnik hut enjoying the views.820 views

Jaka and I just before the end of the hike.820 views

Looking back we could see Mt. Triglav.818 views

The shady woods didn't offer much relief from the heat because the air was so sultry.818 views

Orange horizon over the Trenta valley.816 views

Thus far we had only seen one other hiker - at the Planja saddle. It's great to have the trail all to yourself. :)816 views

The ideal conclusion of every hike: jota with sausage! :)812 views

It was dark - this is a 15s exposure.811 views

Mt. Prisojnik from below.811 views

We were headed for the Pogacnik hut.810 views

After reaching the trail to the top of Mt. Kriz the view of the Pogacnik hut opened up.809 views

Heading towards the Planja saddle.809 views

Mt. Prisojnik with the Mlinarica saddle.808 views

We had lunch below the Razor rockface. Yes, we came down this way. :)808 views

Going up on loose scree was strenuous.804 views

Down the grassy slopes.803 views

Reflection in the middle lake (Srednje Krisko jezero).802 views

It was getting dark fast.802 views

Finally Jaka caved in and took a bandage for his knee.800 views

Another ibex.798 views

Detail of Mt. Razor's face with the route we took.798 views

Jaka was in pain and had to walk slowly.795 views

An ibex at breakfast.793 views

Climbing.793 views

Just before the saddle.793 views

Jaka braving his pain.791 views

Suddenly the summit was shrouded in clouds.791 views

Looking back towards the hut and Mt. Pihavec.788 views

More and more puffy clouds above Mt. Bavski Grintavec.788 views

The beautiful Lepo spicje face and Mt. Zadnjiski ozebnik in the foreground.781 views

Another summit we had to leave out - Mt. Prisojnik. But there will always be other opportunities, so no worries. :)781 views

First sun rays from behind Mt. Razor.776 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.774 views