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Slovenia: Backcountry Skiing: Kotovo sedlo, Chess Tournament in Podljubelj

Backcountry skiing made a great impression on me so we had to use the great conditions that still exist here. ŠKD Indijanci, Grega, Predrag and me, decided to ski from a saddle called Kotovo sedlo, 2134 m. We started with skis from Planica, after an hour we passed the mountain hut in Tamar and then the steep part begun. We decided to start skiing a little below Kotovo sedlo, where the sunlight showed up over the mountains.

Early morning start and a long straight from Planica to Dom v Tamarju mountain hut, 1108 m.

Dom v Tamarju mountain hut, 1108 m

 

Grega and Jalovec, one of the most beautiful Slovenian mountains 

Minor difficulties on steep terain

 

Making my own way

Jalovec, 2545 m and saddle Kotovo sedlo on the right

This is where we came from and where we will go back

Sunlight

Shadow made by a nearby mountain

Selfie before the descent. From the left: Tuši, Grega and Predrag

Skiing back to the valley

ŠKD Indijanci - Outdoor Recreation #27

In the afternoon we had a chess tournament in Podljubelj, that also counts for the points for Sportsmen of Podljubelj. Since I am currently 3rd I went there to defend my position.

My neighbour Tanja and according to her smile a great move

Chess players in action

The chess tournament attracted people of all generations

 

Me in action against Primož

My first chess tournament and a bronze medal. From the left: Janez (2nd), Andrej (1st), Tuši (3rd)

13 attendees on the tournament, so everyone had to play 12 games

Almost 4 hours of brain work for the medal

Results:

1	Andrej Lindav	11
2	Janez Ahačič	10,5
3	Marijan Vešligaj	10
4	Ivan Klemenčič	9,5
5	Anže Mikulič	9

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