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.
Summer
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.
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.