Most viewed - Two days in the Julian Alps - Krnica, Kriski podi, Vrsic
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).1141 views
An iron peg and a blaze.587 views
At the end of the valley we were faced by the Kriska stena rockface.557 views
Mt. Bovski Gamsovec was on fire.557 views
We had gorgeous views of the Razor range across the valley.537 views
Pinkish light in the pre-dawn Krnica valley.533 views
Steel rope helped with the climbing.526 views
Jaka and his blue helmet.524 views
Jaka and Mt. Razor.520 views
Me on top of Mt. Kriz pointing to Mt. Triglav with its famous north face.519 views
We stopped every few minutes to take photos.512 views
Climbing - yay!510 views
Karst landscape below Mt. Bovški Gamsovec and Mt. Pihavec.505 views
First touches of orange sunlight on the mountain peaks.504 views
At the top of the rockface.501 views
Prehodavci and Mt. Zelnarica in golden light. Put the cursor over the photo to see the same scene 30 minutes later.496 views
More climbing.495 views
The Pogacnik hut before we called it a night and packed our photo gear.495 views
We were gaining altitude fast while the Krnica valley behind us was already bathing in the sun.491 views
More scree.490 views
Smooth rocks.489 views
After breakfast in merciless wind we began the ascent.488 views
At the Planja saddle views of the other side opened up: Mt. Jalovec, Mangart and Prisojnik.488 views
Mt. Kriz, and Mt. Razor and Mt. Prisojnik in the background.486 views
Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in sweet light with the Pogacnik hut.485 views
At the very end of the valley there was still quite a bit of snow.483 views
Benches with the view of the Trenta valley.483 views
In the rockface.482 views
We were surrounded by mountains.480 views
Quarter to eight the sun was gone.479 views
Silhouette.477 views
Then a bigger ibex came and chased the poor youngster away.472 views
Looking back we could see Mt. Triglav.470 views
After reaching the trail to the top of Mt. Kriz the view of the Pogacnik hut opened up.467 views
Looking back towards the hut and Mt. Pihavec.466 views
Light was quickly changing from orange to yellow and finally white.465 views
Our hut down below and the nasty scree trail that we had already covered.465 views
Heading towards the Planja saddle.464 views
Trenta.461 views
Last sun rays.460 views
Mt. Razor looks very imposing from this stand point.458 views
We were headed for the Pogacnik hut.456 views
Trenta.456 views
It was getting dark fast.456 views
Early morning - Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in pink.456 views
Reflection in the middle lake (Srednje Krisko jezero).455 views
More great views.455 views
"Tired tower" (Utrujeni stolp) of Mt. Planja.453 views
Jaka and I just before the end of the hike.453 views
Just before the saddle.451 views
It was dark - this is a 15s exposure.450 views
Going up on loose scree was strenuous.449 views
Another ibex.449 views
Mt. Prisojnik from below.448 views
An ibex at breakfast.447 views
Mt. Prisojnik with the Mlinarica saddle.446 views
Climbing.445 views
Fisheye view of the sky and surrounding mountains.444 views
Thus far we had only seen one other hiker - at the Planja saddle. It's great to have the trail all to yourself. :)444 views
Everybody at the hut enjoyed the wonderful late afternoon light.439 views
The beautiful Lepo spicje face and Mt. Zadnjiski ozebnik in the foreground.439 views
First sun rays from behind Mt. Razor.437 views
Detail of Mt. Razor's face with the route we took.437 views
We spent a glorious afternoon at the Pogacnik hut enjoying the views.436 views
But there was more climbing ahead of us - going down.436 views
Prehodavci.435 views
Finally Jaka caved in and took a bandage for his knee.435 views
A chunk of the mountain crashed down a couple of years ago.434 views
Orange horizon over the Trenta valley.433 views
Down the grassy slopes.431 views
Cheeky young ibex.430 views
The trail goes below the summit and offers great views of Mt. Prisojnik.430 views
Jaka was in pain and had to walk slowly.427 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.426 views
A detail.425 views
End of day.424 views
Suddenly the summit was shrouded in clouds.421 views
The shady woods didn't offer much relief from the heat because the air was so sultry.420 views
The ideal conclusion of every hike: jota with sausage! :)418 views
It was scorching hot.417 views
More and more puffy clouds above Mt. Bavski Grintavec.417 views
Jaka braving his pain.416 views
A short ascent before reaching the Gladki rob ridge.415 views
Last look of Mt. Triglav before descening to the other side.410 views
The trail to Vrsic on the southern flanks of Prisojnik. Mt. Bavski Grintavec and Jalovec in the background.407 views
Last traces of orange in the sky.406 views
Another summit we had to leave out - Mt. Prisojnik. But there will always be other opportunities, so no worries. :)404 views
We had lunch below the Razor rockface. Yes, we came down this way. :)403 views