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Conditions in Julian Alps, Slovenia

PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:56 pm
by aec
Does anyone have any information on current conditions in the Julian Alps? Is there still much winter snow and ice left? Will be hiking from end June for about a week and want to be prepared.

Many thanks,
AEC

PostPosted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:40 pm
by Attila the Hun
I'm planning on hiking on Stenar, Kriz etc next week. Has anyone been up there recently? I've been told that there could be a bit of snow, but I'm unsure if there is a lot of it. I was hoping I wouldn't have to pack the ice-axe...

PostPosted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:10 pm
by aec
Thanks for the inside information. Much appreciated.

PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:27 am
by Attila the Hun
I hiked from Kobarid to Bohinj via Krn, the Komna plateau, Bogatin and Mahavsek last Tues/Weds and conditions are fine. It's pretty hot over there at the moment though, and there is a bit of rapidly melting snow (more like ice) in various spots over about 1700m, but nothing dodgy. Path markings all very visible and most of the huts should be open from last weekend. Thunder storms in the evenings also and it gets a bit hazy after 10 am. a great time to go hiking over there though.