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).1444 views

An iron peg and a blaze.955 views

At the end of the valley we were faced by the Kriska stena rockface.919 views

Mt. Bovski Gamsovec was on fire.919 views

We had gorgeous views of the Razor range across the valley.876 views

Me on top of Mt. Kriz pointing to Mt. Triglav with its famous north face.875 views

Pinkish light in the pre-dawn Krnica valley.860 views

After breakfast in merciless wind we began the ascent.859 views

Steel rope helped with the climbing.845 views

Jaka and Mt. Razor.844 views

At the top of the rockface.840 views

We stopped every few minutes to take photos.835 views

At the Planja saddle views of the other side opened up: Mt. Jalovec, Mangart and Prisojnik.827 views

First touches of orange sunlight on the mountain peaks.826 views

Benches with the view of the Trenta valley.822 views

Silhouette.822 views

The Pogacnik hut before we called it a night and packed our photo gear.819 views

Prehodavci and Mt. Zelnarica in golden light. Put the cursor over the photo to see the same scene 30 minutes later.818 views

Jaka and his blue helmet.815 views

At the very end of the valley there was still quite a bit of snow.814 views

More climbing.812 views

Climbing - yay!805 views

"Tired tower" (Utrujeni stolp) of Mt. Planja.805 views

In the rockface.804 views

Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in sweet light with the Pogacnik hut.804 views

Quarter to eight the sun was gone.803 views

Then a bigger ibex came and chased the poor youngster away.802 views

We were surrounded by mountains.801 views

Early morning - Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in pink.797 views

Prehodavci.794 views

Smooth rocks.794 views

More scree.793 views

Our hut down below and the nasty scree trail that we had already covered.793 views

Fisheye view of the sky and surrounding mountains.791 views

Mt. Kriz, and Mt. Razor and Mt. Prisojnik in the background.791 views

Last sun rays.791 views

A chunk of the mountain crashed down a couple of years ago.791 views

Karst landscape below Mt. Bovški Gamsovec and Mt. Pihavec.789 views

More great views.789 views

We were gaining altitude fast while the Krnica valley behind us was already bathing in the sun.784 views

Trenta.784 views

We spent a glorious afternoon at the Pogacnik hut enjoying the views.783 views

Cheeky young ibex.777 views

Trenta.773 views

Orange horizon over the Trenta valley.772 views

Looking back we could see Mt. Triglav.770 views

We were headed for the Pogacnik hut.769 views

Thus far we had only seen one other hiker - at the Planja saddle. It's great to have the trail all to yourself. :)769 views

Light was quickly changing from orange to yellow and finally white.767 views

Heading towards the Planja saddle.767 views

The shady woods didn't offer much relief from the heat because the air was so sultry.767 views

Jaka and I just before the end of the hike.767 views

It was dark - this is a 15s exposure.766 views

Mt. Prisojnik with the Mlinarica saddle.766 views

Mt. Razor looks very imposing from this stand point.766 views

It was getting dark fast.765 views

After reaching the trail to the top of Mt. Kriz the view of the Pogacnik hut opened up.764 views

Mt. Prisojnik from below.763 views

Finally Jaka caved in and took a bandage for his knee.762 views

Reflection in the middle lake (Srednje Krisko jezero).760 views

Going up on loose scree was strenuous.758 views

The ideal conclusion of every hike: jota with sausage! :)757 views

Down the grassy slopes.755 views

Climbing.754 views

We had lunch below the Razor rockface. Yes, we came down this way. :)754 views

Just before the saddle.753 views

Jaka was in pain and had to walk slowly.751 views

Detail of Mt. Razor's face with the route we took.751 views

Suddenly the summit was shrouded in clouds.751 views

The beautiful Lepo spicje face and Mt. Zadnjiski ozebnik in the foreground.750 views

An ibex at breakfast.750 views

Another ibex.749 views

Another summit we had to leave out - Mt. Prisojnik. But there will always be other opportunities, so no worries. :)746 views

Looking back towards the hut and Mt. Pihavec.745 views

Jaka braving his pain.745 views

More and more puffy clouds above Mt. Bavski Grintavec.742 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.737 views