16390

Slovenia: Spodnja Konjščica

For today's Sunday hike, Nada, bronco and me chose a mountain pasture Planina Spodnja Konjščica, 1451 m. For the way up, we chose a regular mountain path, but on our way back, we simply followed our noses - Garmin Connect.

Nada and Bronco.

We followed the marked trail.

Spring is here - hellebore flowers are blooming.

Mountain pasture Planina Spodnja Konjščica.

Following are noses.

Back on the road.

#hiking #mountains #Karawanks #CatahoulaLeopardDog

16389

Slovenia: Frelihov žleb in Begunjščica

Badžo and Gaja invited me to join them climbing the gully called Frelihov žleb, IV/II-III, 180 m. I said why not and we went. It took us an hour to access the gully and then the climbing part began. Details were without the snow, so it complicated the climbing a little bit, but we managed. We continued on ridge "SZ raz Begunščice" and on scree "Smokuški plaz" almost to the summit. Since we were all already on the top many times, we skipped that part and returned back to the valley via scree "Centralni plaz" - Garmin Connect.

The approach was easy, since the snow was quite hard.

  

At the entrance of the gully we geared up and started climbing. Since the details were not covered, it was quite difficult at some places.

Badžo in action.

Looking back.

Belaying.

Belayer Tuši under the overghang.

My point of view.

 

Gaja in action.

One of the easiest parts.

 

One more place with thin ice and loose rocks.

View from my belaying spot to Suho Ruševje valley with Palec.

Badžo.

We continued towards the ridge SZ raz Begunjščice.

Badžo and Tuši and Vrtača behind us.

Selfie time - Gaja, Badžo and Tuši.

#hiking #mountains #Karawanks #climbing

16383

Slovenia: Happy Birthday Dad

After the morning hike to Kršiše - Garmin Connect, we started with celebration. Today, my dad turned 70. Happy birthday and to many more great years! Cheers!

Grandpa to 2 grandsons and a granddaughter.

Evening celebration with diatonic button accordion.

#birthday

16382

Slovenia: Prelaz Ljubelj

Bronco, Nada, Gregor, Maja, Teodor and me did a nice hike to our mountain pass Prelaz Ljubelj. On the top of the pass, Bronco and me chose our own way for return and we took some pictures of Leucojum vernum - spring snowflake.

 

Spring snowflake's announce that the Spring is here.

#hiking #mountains #Karawanks #CatahoulaLeopardDog

16381

Slovenia: Darts Tournament

Our local gathering place had a darts tournament today, organized by the local sports club ŠD Podljubelj. Since it was Friday, and I had free time, I joined them and I made some throws.

Friday's activities of our local sport club.

#SDPodljubelj #shooting

16375

Italy: Backcountry Skiing Camp - Roa Scharte

Backcountry skiing camp organized by Chera Hiking came to day 3. We were still in Campill, our house still didn't burn down, so we were ready for our 3rd backcountry skiing trip. Our main goal was Roa Scharte mountain pass, near the peak called Piz Duleda. An hour after our start, we realized, that we missed the desired trail, so we splitted to two groups again. One group headed for another summit, while we improvised and traversed towards the desired destination. I must say, that we were quite lucky and we didn't run into any big obstacles and after good 3 hours, we were at our destination. The day wasn't so clear as the last two days, so we soon headed back to the valley.

Previous days of our backcountry skiing camp in Campill / Lungiarü: Day 1 - 16373, Day 2 - 16374.

Previous backcountry skiing camps:

• Planina v Lazu: Day 1 (15652), Day 2 (15653), Day 3 (15654), Day 4 (15655)
• Komna - Majerca hut: Day 1 (16016), Day 2 (16017), Day 3 (16018), Day 4 (16019)

We were already off our desired track here.

Somewhere around here the group split to two smaller units.

Roa Scharte is the lowest point in the chain of mountains in the rear.

 

Alone with the snow and the mountains.

It looks closer as it was in the end.

Still a few meters to the Roa pass.

Group photo before we headed back to the valley.

 

Stuntmen on their way to the valley. Gaja won with a salto for 10 points.

Photo for our sponsors.

Beer at the end is always a good choice.

#BackcountrySkiing #Dolomites #CheraHiking

16374

Italy: Backcountry Skiing Camp - Peitlerscharte

Our 2nd day of our backcountry skiing camp organized by Chera Hiking was here. We had a good breakfast and then we simply headed towards our today's destination, Peitlerkofel. In this part of the Dolomites, they speak the Ladin language, but knowing that didn't help us ascending to the summit. When we arrived to the Peitlerscharte below the peak, we formed more smaller groups and only one group followed the initial plan, while other groups found new goals. My group made some skiing on fresh snow and then conquered another saddle. We regrouped at Ütia Majarëi and then descended back to our Lungiarü, followed by the regular evening activities.

Previous day of our backcountry skiing camp in Campill / Lungiarü: Day 1 - 16373.

Previous backcountry skiing camps:

• Planina v Lazu: Day 1 (15652), Day 2 (15653), Day 3 (15654), Day 4 (15655)
• Komna - Majerca hut: Day 1 (16016), Day 2 (16017), Day 3 (16018), Day 4 (16019)

Everything starts with a good breakfast.

After the snowy start, we ran into the sunny side of the village.

A little bit of walking was essential in the area of Mill Valley / Val di Morins.

Back on snow.

Winter calmness.

Mark and Tuši.

View to the East.

Short break.

 

Moving on to Peitlerscharte saddle.

 

So many options for skiing.

Last stop before leaving for the valley - Garmin Connect.

#BackcountrySkiing #Dolomites #CheraHiking