SAFE SUMMER MOUNTAINEERING
Good preparation, high-quality equipment, cautious and experienced companions, and constant monitoring of conditions are crucial for a safe experience. And remember: the summit is only the halfway point.
WEATHER IN THE MOUNTAINS
Mountaineering and other mountain activities take place in nature, a completely uncontrolled environment exposed to numerous natural processes and influences. Weather affects all mountaineering activities probably more than anything else.
SAFE WINTER MOUNTAINEERING
Mountains are different in winter. Paths are covered with snow, walking is more tiring, the day is shorter, and there are different risks to consider. Thorough preparation is crucial. High-quality equipment and knowing how to use it, cautious and experienced companions, and constant monitoring of the conditions are crucial for a safe experience.
ASSESSING AVALANCHE DANGER
It’s hard to predict when an avalanche will occur. It depends on numerous factors, mainly time and temperature. Transformation and bonding of individual snow layers depend primarily on time, with all other factors being secondary.
USING AVALANCHE EQUIPMENT
Using a beacon, shovel, probe, and avalanche backpack can significantly reduce the time needed to rescue a person buried in an avalanche. But it doesn’t guarantee extra safety! Avalanche equipment doesn’t reduce the risk of avalanches.
MOUNTAINEERING TRAILS
Slovenian mountaineering trails are marked with the Knafelc blaze, which consists of a white dot inside a red ring.
VIA FERRATA FOR BEGINNERS
Via Ferrata. An Italian term for protected climbing routes equipped with steel wires, iron rungs, and pegs, which can arrest falls, making climbing safer, and can be used as aid in overcoming the obstacles encountered.
WHEN YOU GET LOST
A diligent mountaineer will thoroughly research the planned route. In dense fog, snowfall, or the dark of the night, everything changes suddenly – distances seem to “alter”, time appears to “slow down”, and we experience growing discomfort. All of this changes our perception of our surroundings, and basic orientation skills become even more crucial.