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Slovenia: Backcountry skiing - Begunjščica

Weather forecast was good, so a couple of us decided to do a hike to Begunjščica, 2060 m. Grega and me decided to carry the skis up there and ski down. The plan was set and we started with our adventure a little before 7 a.m..

After an hour, we reached Dom na Zelenici mountain hut, 1536 m, where we stopped for a cup of tea.

We continued with crampons and ice-axes, Grega and me carried the skis.

 

Navigation wasn't easy because of the fog and we missed our planned track, nevertheless we managed to conquer the top.

A little bit windy, foggy and cold.

With Joža on the top.

We started as the group of 5, finished as group of 8. Joža, Špela, Izidor, Tuši, Nada, Grega, Rok and Vlado.

Descent wasn't easy due to very low visibility. Even Grega and me descended a couple of meters with crampons and we attached the skis a bit later.

Finally skiing.

First use of new equipment was a total success.

Backcountry Skiing - Begunjščica