The freshly fallen snow has sprinkled the panorama white in a single day and I’m heat in our cozy home on a brink of a forest pondering again of the previous 12 months. Reality to be instructed, I’ve blended feelings about 2021. Prefer it or not, Covid has turned our lives the wrong way up and adjusted our “normality” right into a crippled shadow of the previous. The world in the intervening time can really feel past actual… I simply spent three days convincing my dad and mom we are able to do Christmas celebrations in individual after a destructive speedy check… and I’m positive lots of you possibly can relate. The odd instances name for normal journeys out of doors to vent the every day stress by the serenity and tranquility of the character. To this extent, I’m grateful for all adventures – huge and small – we’ve shared on the path up to now. They’ve been priceless. Thanks for that!
It has been an immense pleasure to be guiding each single one among you to the mountains; to hit the dusty or snowy path, sweat and curse the steep slopes collectively, climb spectacular peaks, chill out at lakes, run from huge thunderstorms, marvel at mind-blowing sunrises and sunsets, and cheer within the huts with much more like-minded adventurers. Collectively we made the just about unattainable on this an increasing number of digital world attainable… we felt utterly alive and comfortable! Thanks once more guys for approaching our excursions and serving to create this superior vitality! You’re the finest!
Let’s see our adventures in footage…
Be a part of us on a guided tour Soča Valley and the Alps
Collectively we explored the Julian Alps, mountain climbing alongside the breathtaking Triglav Lakes, climbing Slovenia’s highest mountain Triglav, and Bovški Gamsovec, some of the picturesque climbs in Slovenia.
We additionally liked the Razor journey though in the long run we turned it right into a bit simpler Mt. Križ journey.
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We conquered Mt. Križ!
We additionally tackled Mala Mojstrovka and Mangart on the by way of ferrata routes and rocked them with out even blinking!
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Climbing Mala Mojstrovka
On extra enjoyable days we opted for hikes fairly than climbs and ascended as much as Mt. Stol, the very best peak of the Karavanke Alps, and hiked alongside the ridge to beat one other three peaks.
We additionally climbed the legendary steep slopes of Vrtaški Vrh, the place we did as a lot as 1,255 m of ascent in simply 6 km, but had been rewarded by otherworldly views on the high with fairly fascinating flora…
We additionally meandered on simpler trails above the Vršič Move…
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Having fun with the mountains from Sleme -
We explored the Soča Valley and the mountains above…
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As yearly we did a gorgeous and by far essentially the most aromatic hike I can probably think about… our annual Golica loop!
In Might we visited Jezersko, a mesmerizing place hidden on the foothills of excessive mountains…
… after which a month later climbed Velika Baba, a 2,127-m mountain infamous for severe climbing routes
This winter we tackled some severe climbing routes in excessive mountains…
… and a few utterly secure and enjoyable trails (Blog 1, Blog 2).
Because the 12 months 2021 is coming to an finish, I hope that almost all of us can look again smiling. Certain, we’ve had our ups and downs as people and as a society, however, all in all it was nonetheless a great 12 months, proper?
I’m wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Joyful New 12 months stuffed with memorable adventures! Cheers!
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