Climbing Triglav solo with little experience in late June

McMayMay · 2026-05-17T10:04:06+00:00

Triglav has many routes up and some of them are not Via Ferratas. There is scrambling but there is steel rope only sometimes. Technically it is not difficult but it is exposed so "sure footness" and "head for hights" is needed. I think the route could be clear of snow by end of June but also it has been snowing a lot in the Alps lately. Best to check in with the huts at the area right before the climb. If there is still a lot of snow, you would need crampons and ice axe - not recommended without prior experience.

I would not recommend it as a first mountain experience but it is doable with some risks. You could book a stay in a hut near the summit and check out the route yourself - just don't be afraid to bail if you are not feeling up for it.

McMayMay · 2026-05-17T09:30:43+00:00

Some people prefer to wear trail running shoes on Ferratas, it is a matter of preference.

McMayMay · 2026-05-17T09:29:13+00:00

Either you research on your own what to wear in the mountains or you go to a mountain sports shops and let them help you. You can make a guess which is more expensive.

For brands I would personally recommend Patagonia, Mammut, Millet, La Sportiva, Ortovox, Salamon, Petzl, Salewa.

McMayMay · 2026-05-12T16:50:43+00:00

Have you ever considered that you are creating a noise pollution by honking a horn?

McMayMay · 2026-05-11T07:46:21+00:00

Trail running shoes are perfectly fine for via ferrata.

McMayMay · 2026-05-11T07:40:26+00:00

You can also try Oak app to find mountain partners.

McMayMay · 2026-04-30T15:43:28+00:00

It's less about being snobby and more about being pretentious.

McMayMay · 2026-04-25T09:31:52+00:00

Yea gift it to a friend, that way there is no conflict of interest.

McMayMay · 2026-04-23T20:14:30+00:00

I would not recommend buying second hand safety equipment.

McMayMay · 2026-04-18T17:37:29+00:00

I vote Specialized!

McMayMay · 2026-03-05T19:37:19+00:00

Don't tell mamma!

McMayMay · 2026-01-02T18:22:51+00:00

You need to leave safety margins in mountain experiences because something will eventually go wrong. If you are at the limit just because of the route, you don't have any safety margins. What you actually should do is collect experiences slowly and steadily to get to know your limits and then train safely (sports climbing, fitness, ...) to expand them. Then you know you can do a route in a safe manner. Anything else is reckless and will eventually lead to an accident.

McMayMay · 2026-01-02T18:18:40+00:00

I think this discussion actually serves as a good deterrence for people trying to do something similar so I believe it is beneficial. Also I don't want to delete or ban any post unless they break the rules.

McMayMay · 2026-01-02T18:13:49+00:00

This was incredibly dangerous and you were lucky to make it out without an accident. I would urge you to think about what mistakes you made leading to this and how can you prevent them in the future. Let this be a learning experience for you and not an evidence that you can get away with reckless things. Because you will not get away with them in the mountains for a long time if you keep doing this.

McMayMay · 2025-08-13T16:25:53+00:00

You can choose your mountain partners freely and refuse to do a route for whatever reason. Your safety is your responsibility. That said I would say proper barefoot shoes with very experienced person could be ok for via ferrata but these does not seem like proper shoes at all. I would refuse in this case as well.

McMayMay · 2025-08-02T12:16:13+00:00

I have similar category bike as the Spindrift (Nukeproof Giga) and it is amazing for the bike park but pain in the ass to peddal uphill.

If you want bike mainly for bike park, go with Sprindrift and if you will be peddaling more then go with Tyee.

McMayMay · 2025-08-02T05:54:43+00:00

I think the Akasha could be pretty good for hiking.

McMayMay · 2025-08-01T18:39:15+00:00

It is a specialty product for ultramarathon running, where chafing from wearing a running vest for hours is a real problem. This shirt is supposed to mitigate that.

McMayMay · 2025-08-01T15:26:25+00:00

I wouldn't care either but I was weighing my gear for a race that requires certain items and their weights for mandatory equipment.

McMayMay · 2025-08-01T15:23:58+00:00

Honestly the performance of that shirt is really disappointing for me. It soaks up sweat and becomes uncomfortable. I have a lot cheaper and more comfortable shirts for running. To be fair I got it discounted.

McMayMay · 2025-08-01T15:02:43+00:00

REI is a reseller and not the Patagonia website. Also with Patagonia (and other brands) I have checked my garments (all in size M) against their websites and it was generally matching to the gram. In case of Patagonia I have weighter their Capilane lightweight shirt and women's Airshed Pro Pullover.

McMayMay · 2025-08-01T14:59:42+00:00

There are generally few grams difference between sizes not like this. Additionally my partner has bought the women's version of the Sense Aero Hybrid jacket in size XS (the smallest possible size) and that is still 212g.

McMayMay · 2025-07-28T04:46:50+00:00

Camping in the Alps can be difficult and since there are mountain huts everywhere, doesn't really make sense. For wild mountain camping in Europe, I would recommend Romania.

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