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).1243 views
An iron peg and a blaze.706 views
Mt. Bovski Gamsovec was on fire.673 views
At the end of the valley we were faced by the Kriska stena rockface.667 views
We had gorgeous views of the Razor range across the valley.643 views
Jaka and Mt. Razor.640 views
Me on top of Mt. Kriz pointing to Mt. Triglav with its famous north face.639 views
Steel rope helped with the climbing.637 views
Jaka and his blue helmet.634 views
Pinkish light in the pre-dawn Krnica valley.633 views
At the top of the rockface.626 views
Karst landscape below Mt. Bovški Gamsovec and Mt. Pihavec.610 views
Prehodavci and Mt. Zelnarica in golden light. Put the cursor over the photo to see the same scene 30 minutes later.610 views
Benches with the view of the Trenta valley.606 views
More climbing.605 views
We stopped every few minutes to take photos.599 views
Climbing - yay!597 views
First touches of orange sunlight on the mountain peaks.596 views
After breakfast in merciless wind we began the ascent.596 views
At the Planja saddle views of the other side opened up: Mt. Jalovec, Mangart and Prisojnik.591 views
We were gaining altitude fast while the Krnica valley behind us was already bathing in the sun.590 views
Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in sweet light with the Pogacnik hut.587 views
The Pogacnik hut before we called it a night and packed our photo gear.586 views
We were surrounded by mountains.585 views
Silhouette.585 views
"Tired tower" (Utrujeni stolp) of Mt. Planja.582 views
At the very end of the valley there was still quite a bit of snow.579 views
In the rockface.579 views
Then a bigger ibex came and chased the poor youngster away.577 views
More scree.577 views
Quarter to eight the sun was gone.574 views
Mt. Kriz, and Mt. Razor and Mt. Prisojnik in the background.572 views
Smooth rocks.572 views
Last sun rays.569 views
Mt. Prisojnik with the Mlinarica saddle.568 views
After reaching the trail to the top of Mt. Kriz the view of the Pogacnik hut opened up.567 views
Trenta.567 views
We were headed for the Pogacnik hut.565 views
The beautiful Lepo spicje face and Mt. Zadnjiski ozebnik in the foreground.565 views
Early morning - Mt. Planja and Mt. Razor in pink.565 views
Looking back we could see Mt. Triglav.563 views
Our hut down below and the nasty scree trail that we had already covered.562 views
Heading towards the Planja saddle.560 views
Thus far we had only seen one other hiker - at the Planja saddle. It's great to have the trail all to yourself. :)560 views
Mt. Prisojnik from below.560 views
Light was quickly changing from orange to yellow and finally white.559 views
Fisheye view of the sky and surrounding mountains.559 views
Just before the saddle.559 views
Looking back towards the hut and Mt. Pihavec.558 views
Climbing.556 views
Mt. Razor looks very imposing from this stand point.556 views
More great views.554 views
Jaka and I just before the end of the hike.553 views
Trenta.551 views
Going up on loose scree was strenuous.550 views
It was dark - this is a 15s exposure.550 views
We spent a glorious afternoon at the Pogacnik hut enjoying the views.549 views
An ibex at breakfast.549 views
Cheeky young ibex.545 views
Another ibex.543 views
A chunk of the mountain crashed down a couple of years ago.543 views
Detail of Mt. Razor's face with the route we took.540 views
More and more puffy clouds above Mt. Bavski Grintavec.539 views
Orange horizon over the Trenta valley.538 views
It was getting dark fast.538 views
Suddenly the summit was shrouded in clouds.537 views
Reflection in the middle lake (Srednje Krisko jezero).536 views
Finally Jaka caved in and took a bandage for his knee.534 views
Jaka braving his pain.534 views
Prehodavci.533 views
Jaka was in pain and had to walk slowly.531 views
Everybody at the hut enjoyed the wonderful late afternoon light.526 views
End of day.526 views
First sun rays from behind Mt. Razor.526 views
Down the grassy slopes.524 views
The ideal conclusion of every hike: jota with sausage! :)524 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.522 views
Last look of Mt. Triglav before descening to the other side.522 views
But there was more climbing ahead of us - going down.522 views
The shady woods didn't offer much relief from the heat because the air was so sultry.521 views
The trail goes below the summit and offers great views of Mt. Prisojnik.518 views
We had lunch below the Razor rockface. Yes, we came down this way. :)518 views
Another summit we had to leave out - Mt. Prisojnik. But there will always be other opportunities, so no worries. :)515 views
Last traces of orange in the sky.512 views
A detail.511 views
It was scorching hot.510 views
The trail to Vrsic on the southern flanks of Prisojnik. Mt. Bavski Grintavec and Jalovec in the background.509 views
A short ascent before reaching the Gladki rob ridge.508 views