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Goodbye to Franček Knez, Slovenia's silent climber
09/10/2017 - Alpinism
Goodbye to Franček Knez, Slovenia's silent climber
62-year-old Slovenian mountaineer Franček Knez died on 6 October 2017. Reserved and modest, Knez was considered by many as one of the strongest alpinists of his generation. Published below is a profile written by Slovenian journalist Urban Golob in 2010...
Ospo and Misja Pec access problems
14/12/2012 - Climbing
Ospo and Misja Pec access problems
Urban Golob reports about pressing access problems at the Slovenian crags Ospo and Misja Pec.
Klemen Becan, 8c on-sight at Oliana and Archidona
20/01/2012 - Environment
Klemen Becan, 8c on-sight at Oliana and Archidona
Slovenian climber Klemen Becan has on-sighted two 8c's, Fish Eye at Oliana and Kaliste at Archidona, Spain. The report by Urban Golob.
Luka Zazvonil prepares Table For Six at Kotecnik in Slovenia
18/05/2011 - Climbing
Luka Zazvonil prepares Table For Six at Kotecnik in Slovenia
Slovenian climber Luka Zazvonil has made the first ascent of Miza za šest or Table for Six 8c+/9a at Kotecnik in Slovenia. Urban Golob provides the report.
Slovenian winter climbing report by Urban Golob
18/02/2011 - Alpinism
Slovenian winter climbing report by Urban Golob
Urban Golob reports about the winter ascents in Slovenia by climbers such as Andrej Grmovsek, Luka Krajnc, Dejan Koren, Aljaz Anderle, Marko Prezelj and many more.
Francek Knez and Silvo Karo, Slovenian Order of Merit for alpinism
18/01/2011 - Events
Francek Knez and Silvo Karo, Slovenian Order of Merit for alpinism
On 22 December 2010 the Slovenian alpinists Francek Knez and Silvo Karo were awarded the Order of Merit by Slovenia's President Dr. Danilo Tuerk. This high state decoration was confirmed on the pair for "their achievements in Slovenian mountain climbing...
Bohinjska Bela, climbing in Slovenia
25/08/2009 - Climbing
Bohinjska Bela, climbing in Slovenia
Located close to picturesque Lake Bled, Bohinjska Bela is one of the most interesting climbing areas in Slovenia.
In memory of Pavle Kozjek
12/09/2008 - Alpinism
In memory of Pavle Kozjek
Pavle Kozjek was officially declared dead on 11 September after disappearing on Muztagh Tower on 25 August 2008. A commemoration service will be held on 17 September in Ljubljana, Slovenia.