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).1059 views

At the end of the valley we were faced by the Kriska stena rockface.478 views

An iron peg and a blaze.476 views

Pinkish light in the pre-dawn Krnica valley.467 views

We had gorgeous views of the Razor range across the valley.442 views

We stopped every few minutes to take photos.433 views

First touches of orange sunlight on the mountain peaks.428 views

Jaka and his blue helmet.426 views

More climbing.425 views

Steel rope helped with the climbing.424 views

Jaka and Mt. Razor.424 views

At the Planja saddle views of the other side opened up: Mt. Jalovec, Mangart and Prisojnik.424 views

Mt. Bovski Gamsovec was on fire.422 views

In the rockface.413 views

Me on top of Mt. Kriz pointing to Mt. Triglav with its famous north face.413 views

At the very end of the valley there was still quite a bit of snow.412 views

Climbing - yay!412 views

At the top of the rockface.408 views

We were gaining altitude fast while the Krnica valley behind us was already bathing in the sun.405 views

After breakfast in merciless wind we began the ascent.400 views

After reaching the trail to the top of Mt. Kriz the view of the Pogacnik hut opened up.400 views

We spent a glorious afternoon at the Pogacnik hut enjoying the views.395 views

Mt. Kriz, and Mt. Razor and Mt. Prisojnik in the background.393 views

Benches with the view of the Trenta valley.391 views

"Tired tower" (Utrujeni stolp) of Mt. Planja.390 views

Our hut down below and the nasty scree trail that we had already covered.389 views

We were surrounded by mountains.387 views

Fisheye view of the sky and surrounding mountains.385 views

Looking back we could see Mt. Triglav.382 views

Jaka and I just before the end of the hike.382 views

Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in sweet light with the Pogacnik hut.381 views

Trenta.380 views

Heading towards the Planja saddle.380 views

Cheeky young ibex.379 views

Looking back towards the hut and Mt. Pihavec.379 views

Karst landscape below Mt. Bovški Gamsovec and Mt. Pihavec.376 views

It was getting dark fast.376 views

Smooth rocks.376 views

First sun rays from behind Mt. Razor.375 views

Another ibex.372 views

Light was quickly changing from orange to yellow and finally white.371 views

Quarter to eight the sun was gone.371 views

The Pogacnik hut before we called it a night and packed our photo gear.371 views

Early morning - Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in pink.371 views

More scree.371 views

Silhouette.370 views

We were headed for the Pogacnik hut.367 views

Reflection in the middle lake (Srednje Krisko jezero).367 views

A detail.367 views

Last sun rays.367 views

Finally Jaka caved in and took a bandage for his knee.367 views

Then a bigger ibex came and chased the poor youngster away.366 views

Trenta.366 views

Detail of Mt. Razor's face with the route we took.366 views

Prehodavci and Mt. Zelnarica in golden light. Put the cursor over the photo to see the same scene 30 minutes later.365 views

Going up on loose scree was strenuous.361 views

But there was more climbing ahead of us - going down.361 views

Just before the saddle.360 views

Jaka braving his pain.355 views

The beautiful Lepo spicje face and Mt. Zadnjiski ozebnik in the foreground.354 views

Suddenly the summit was shrouded in clouds.353 views

Mt. Razor looks very imposing from this stand point.351 views

Last traces of orange in the sky.350 views

An ibex at breakfast.349 views

Jaka was in pain and had to walk slowly.349 views

End of day.348 views

Climbing.347 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.347 views