Skuta (2,532 m) via Turski Žleb from Logarska Dolina
Skuta is the third-highest peak in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, and the route via Turski žleb is very attractive and one of the...
Medvedgrad Fortress Hike – What to Expect (Zagreb, Croatia)
Medvedgrad is a 13th-century fortress on Medvednica mountain, right above Zagreb. The hike up to it starts from Šestine, on the edge of...
Storžič: Three Faces of One Mountain
Storžič (2132 m) is the highest peak in the western part of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps in Slovenia, rising just above the town of...
Winter Ascent of Turska Gora (2,251 m) via Turski Žleb – Route, Gear and Conditions
Turska Gora (2,251 m) is one of the more interesting peaks of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, especially in winter conditions. In summer, it is...
All You Need to Know Before Hiking in Croatia (Read This Before You Leave the Beach)
Every summer, the same story repeats: a rescue team gets called out because someone decided a coastal hike looked “easy enough” to do...
Triglav via Tominškova Pot – Route, Gear, and Tips from Vrata Valley
Triglav via Tominškova Pot: Route Overview Triglav (2,864 m) doesn’t need much of an introduction if you’ve read this blog before. The highest...
Škrlatica (2,740 m): A Day Hike from the Vrata Valley
Škrlatica (2,740 m) is Slovenia’s second-highest mountain, surpassed only by Triglav. Many hikers consider it the most beautiful peak in the Julian Alps....
The International Mountain Distress Signal Everyone Should Know
When you’re in the mountains, emergencies can happen unexpectedly. A sudden injury, bad weather, or getting lost can leave you stranded far from...
Grintovec (2,558 m): Hiking via Cojzova Koča
Grintovec (2,558 m) is the highest peak of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps and one of the finest hiking destinations in Slovenia. While it isn’t...
How to Choose the Right Ice Axe: A Complete Guide for Mountaineers
An ice axe is one of the most important pieces of mountaineering equipment. It can help you maintain balance, cross glaciers safely, climb...
Krn ascent (2,244 m) from Planina Kuhinja
A huge amount of snow had fallen, so we decided it was the perfect time to head for Krn. At 2,244 m, Krn...
Vrtača ascent: One of the Most Beautiful Peaks in the Karawanks
Vrtača (2,181 m / 7,156 ft) is the second-highest peak in the Karawanks, just behind Stol. Stretching along the border between Slovenia and...
Climbing Triglav via Krma Valley: Route, Gear & Tips for Slovenia’s Highest Peak
Triglav (2,864 m) is not just the highest mountain in Slovenia. It is a national symbol, a peak every Slovenian mountaineer wants to...
Hanzova Pot on Mala Mojstrovka: One of Slovenia’s Classic Via Ferratas
Mala Mojstrovka (2,332 m) is one of the most popular peaks in the Julian Alps, and Hanzova Pot is one of the best-known...
Prisojnik via Kopiščarjeva Pot: Slovenia’s Most Famous Via Ferrata
Prisojnik (2,547 m) is one of the most iconic peaks in the Julian Alps, and Kopiščarjeva Pot is probably the most popular via...
Climbing Gran Paradiso: The Perfect First 4,000-Metre Peak in the Alps?
If someone asks me to recommend their first 4,000-metre peak in the Alps, Gran Paradiso is usually one of the first mountains I...
Punta Penia (Marmolada): Via Ferrata Route and Glacier Descent
At 3,343 metres, Punta Penia is the highest summit in the Dolomites and one of the most iconic mountaineering objectives in northern Italy....
Climbing Grossglockner: Route, Gear, Fitness & Practical Tips
At 3,798 metres, Grossglockner is Austria’s highest mountain and one of the most popular alpine objectives in the Alps. For many hikers and...
Thinking About Climbing Mont Blanc? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you spend enough time in the mountains, sooner or later someone will mention Mont Blanc. The highest peak in the Alps has...
Day Hiking Trips from Zagreb to Slovenia: Easy Access to the Slovenian Alps
For travelers staying in Zagreb, one of the biggest surprises is how close the mountains of Slovenia really are. Within just a few...
