12951

Slovenia: With AO Tržič to Kukova špica

Alpine section Tržič organized a climbing expedition to Kukova špica, 2427 m, and it was easy enough, so they invited us, trainees, to come along. Kukova špica is a mountain in Martuljek Group and it stands as the first high mountain on the eastern side of the group. It is sharp, rocky pyramid, from Gorenjska plane people often think they're looking at Špik, the most famous cone peak in the group.

We met in Bistrica pri Tržiču at 5:15 a.m. and at 6:00 a.m. we started with the hike from scree called Plaz Črlovec at the altitude 820 m.

After a 2 hours of hiking we left the path and started with easy climbing

 

Traversing

Climbing became more difficult and we had to use the protection ropes

Tuši in action on SE ridge (JV raz)

View to the father of our mountains, Triglav

We successfully reached the top. On the photo Klemen (my co-climber), Domen, Metod and Tuši

Descent was much easier and quicker

View back. We were on the right peak.

With AO Tržič to Kukova špica

12950

Slovenia: Bicycle trip to Rašica (Vrh Staneta Kosca)

Since I was in Ljubljana with bicycle I did some cycling before and after work.

Black Mamba on top of Rašica (Vrh Staneta Kosca), 641 m

Ljubljana - Trzin - Rašica - Rašica (Vrh Staneta Kosca) - Selo pri Vodicah - Utik - Vodice - Voglje

12949

Slovenia: Weekly Recreation: Šmarna Gora with Bicycle and on Foot

Our sport and cultural society ŠKD Indijanci went on a fiftieth morning hike (61st overall) and this was the last one in a period of one year and because of that, we made it a little bit different. We chose the same destination as the first time, Šmarna gora, 669 m, but we decided to conquer it twice, first time with the bicycles and the second time on foot. At the top our society ŠKD Indijanci served us with hot tea and sandwiches.

Ljubljana was still covered with fog

Photographer Tuši

View to the real mountains

 

Attendees: Primož, Petra, Peter, Blaž, Grega, Vlado, Rok and Tuši

Purple: Bicycle trip, Orange: Hike

In the afternoon I conquered another hill in Ljubljana, Rožnik. This time Nada joined me with her new city bike.

12946

Slovenia: Hike to Trdinov vrh

After the breakfast in Bela krajina (White Carniola), Nada and me decided to do a hike to Trdinov vrh, 1178 m.

On our way to the starting point of our hike we stopped at Kal Grabrna (Pond Grabrna) in Dolnja Lokvica. The pond is the work of human hands and is now one of the few still preserved ponds in Bela Krajina.

After a short detour we parked our car in Gabrje, from where we started the hike. Our fist destination was Planinski dom pri Gospodični mountain hut, 822 m, and after a short photo session we continued towards the top.

Gospodična spring, which will return your energy and youth. Average flow is 5 l/min.

The peak lies at the border between Slovenia and Croatia. Croatia have a chapel dedicated to Sveti Ilija (Saint Elijah).

On the Slovenian side we have a Church dedicated to Sveta Jera (Saint Gertrude). The church was first mentioned in a document in 1447. Today only the ruins are visible. Above the ruins the new roof was built in 2012.

The communication tower on the top of Trdinov vrh. The peak was originally called Sveta Gera in Croatian and Sveta Jera in Slovenian (Mount St. Gertrude) after the 15th-century church of Saint Gertrude some hundred meters from the highest point of the peak. In 1923, however, the president of the Novo Mesto Mountaineering Club Ferdinand Seidl proposed to rename it after Janez Trdina, an ardent describer of the region. On 15 August 1923, the peak was ceremonially renamed by a Slovene girl, while the accompanying ecclesiastic rituals were performed by a Croatian priest.

Trees

Hike in the South of Slovenia

GeoCaches found:
- Kal Grabrna, GC355B0
- Trdinova Gera, GCH7K0
- E7_SLO_95, GC3NPXB
- krvavi kamen, GC57Q06
- TB Hotel: Sv. Ana, GC4TX57, from where I took "Millicoma River (OR)" Red Jeep Travel Bug, TB1NVPG

12945

Slovenia: Bicycle ride to Kofce & Wedding

In the morning I still had some free time and I used it for cycling, but it started very bad. I was all set for an adventure, but when I saw my bike, I realized we won't come far. My Black Mamba had a flat tyre. Since my patches were stolen with the previous bike, Snow White, I had to call my neighbour and luckily he had them. I patched the holes and at around 9 a.m. we started riding towards Tržič. I double checked the tyre and all was OK, so we continued through Dovžan Gorge to Jelendol.

Short break

My destination, Kofce

Ate altitude was rising, the temperatures were falling

At the top, Dom na Kofcah mountain hut, 1488 m

Descend on various surfaces

GeoCache found:
- Hudičev most/Devil's Bridge, GC441G3

In the afternoon Nada and me attended the wedding in Črnomelj. Robertina and Jože were the newlyweds. Congratulations and Good Luck!

Robertina and Jože

Balloons for good luck

12944

Slovenia: First ride with Black Mamba

My new bike, Black Mamba, has been waiting or the first real ride for more than a day and today, after work, we made our first adventure. We attacked the hill, near my house, with a finish at Koča na Prevalu mountain hut at 1311 m. After a photo session we descended on Baron Born's path to Ljubelj and from there on the old gravel road back home.

The road winds up on the slopes of Begunjščica, 2060 m

Our first snow

Great afternoon

At our highest point, Preval.

 

Descend was very interesting, with 2 tunnels and  near the edge

 

View from the cockpit

 

Merida AM 3000-D near the WW2 bunker with love signs

Our first ride was a success.

GeoCaches found:
- The Baron's Hunting Trail, GC1EF4G
- Ljubelj, GC3J8KQ

12942

Slovenia: New Bicycle: Merida AM 3000-D aka Black Mamba

Since my previous bike, Merida CROSSWAY TFS 500-D, named Snow White, was stolen, I was looking for a new one and today I bought it. I stayed loyal to Merida brand, just this time, I bought a full suspension bike, Merida AM 3000-D. I named her Black Mamba. I bought her for 730€ and with a little bit of investment, she will be like new.

Merida AM 3000-D aka Black Mamba

Specs (from http://www.mtbr.com/):

Frame: AM-HFS-D7
Fork: Fox 32Talas RL 100-140
Rear-shock: Fox RP2 lockout
Shifter: Shimano XT rapidfire
Hubs: Shimano XT centerlock
Rim: DT Swiss E540 disc
Headset: BB410 Neck
Handle bar: FSA XC 280BOS R40 660
Stem: FSA ST-OS170
Saddle: Selle Italia NT1 Kit B
Seat post: XM Pro SB20 31.6
Pedal: Shimano M520

Black Mamba:
- http://www.livescience.com/43559-black-mamba.html
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_mamba
- http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/sc/web/show/3396159/black-mamba-kiss-of-death
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHt0ZiaSXo4
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXzMPaYTrZc

12941

Slovenia: Weekly Hike: Tržič - Kamnjek - Veliki vrh nad Završnikom - Tržič & ŠKD Indijanci Yearly Report

Our sport and cultural society ŠKD Indijanci went on a forty-ninth morning hike (60th overall). We started from Tržič and we ascended to our first peak called Kamnjek, 873 m, in less then an hour. From there we continued to the highest point,  Veliki vrh nad Završnikom, 968 m and from that peak we returned back to our starting point.

 

Tržič at night

Attendees: Grega, Rok and Tuši

ŠKD Indijanci - Outdoor Recreation #60

GeoCache found:
- Kamnjek 873, GC2KP3M

With this event our weekly morning hikes reached the last stage, that is hiking every week and at this point some statistics.

Total activities: 68
Total distance walked: 2045 kilometres
Total distance cycled: 1035 kilometres
Elevation gained: 165 kilometres
Total time spent on our recreations: 839 hours (100 working days)

Overall activities

  

Activites (Hiking, Cycling, Backcountry Skiing)

12939

Slovenia: Hiking in TNP in Triglav Lakes Valley, Day 2

A two day trip in the mountains with Nada continued. Our planned route changed a little, so we started with our hike from Zasavska koča na Prehodavcih mountain hut, 2071 m, straight to Kanjavec, 2569 m, which was also the highest peak of our trip, and one of the highest ones in Slovenia. You can access the list of the highest Slovenian mountains here.

Good Morning Slovenia

Our winter bivouac

Where snow never melts

Our 1st destination, Kanjavec

Towards the peak

Steinbock (Alpine ibex)

We had some company

Amazing view from the top

Nada and me infront of Triglav, our highest peak

Rocks everywhere

After a while we conquered the 2nd highest peak of the day, Velika Zelnarica, 2320 m, where we had lunch and more magnificent views on the nearby lakes, mountains and valleys.

View to the ridge, where we walked yesterday (Veliko Špičje, 2398 m and Malo Špičje, 2312 m), with The lake Jezero v Ledvicah, 1831 m.

The Valley on the southeast that leads to Planina Dedno Polje, 1560 m.

Still plenty of food, at least for 2 days more.

Lunch at 2320 m.

 

Kopica, 2190 m and Velika Tičarica, 2091 m.

View from Mala Tičarica, 2071m, to Double lake and Koča pri Triglavskih jezerih mountain hut, 1685 m.

Selfie

Soon we left the altitude 2000 m and we started descending back to the valley through pastures, Planina Ovčarija, 1660 m, Planina Dedno Polje, 1560 m and Planina Viševnik, 1625 m.

Planina Dedno Polje

Planina Viševnik

The lake Črno jezero, the lowest of all Triglav lakes, from where we descended via Komarča (the same way we came up) to Koča pri Savici mountain hut.

Hike in Triglav National Park, Day 2

GeoCaches found:
- Mala Tičarica, GC3T3C8
- Planina Ovcarija, GC2YVH7