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Mount Planjava in Kamnik-Savinja Alps
Klemenča Cave and the Twin Summit of Planjava A day trip into the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Klemenča Cave — and I still wonder whether the missing “ev” in the name is intentional. (In Slovene, you would normally expect a “ev” there – Klemenčeva, so it sounds slightly incomplete to me). Trivia aside, this alpine hut rests less than an hour’s walk…
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Škrlatica – the First Lady of the Julian Alps
Škrlatica – Finally Meeting the First Lady of the Julian Alps It seems I wasn’t the only one who chose today for a first encounter with the mighty northern face of Škrlatica – the elegant “First Lady” of the Julian Alps, standing proudly above her rugged neighbors. Early Morning Chaos in Vrata Valley Just before 6 a.m., confusion ruled the…
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Climbing Ararat: More Than Just a Mountain
Introduction Ararat is not just a mountain — it is a symbol of endurance, friendship, and an inward journey. Our expedition was a blend of effort, laughter, sleepless nights, and moments that stay with you forever. What follows is the story of our path. The Road to Turkey It was a Sunday morning when we gathered at Ljubljana Airport, ready…