Ric on the approach to Debeli Kuk. The ten minute stroll of an approach in stark contrast to the labours yet to come…
Ric on the “easy” first pitch of Slovenski PIPS. Even this pitch wasn’t trivial, feeling more akin to HVS 4c than f4c! Photo credit: Shaun Hogan.
Ric doing battle with the heinous (or amazing?) groove on pitch 2 – thank goodness we were still fresh at this point! Photo credit: Shaun Hogan.
At the top of pitch four after a proper tussle with the steep corner. Photo credit: Shaun Hogan.
Looking back down the gorge to Sector Klanci from high on Debeli Kuk. Photo credit: Shaun Hogan.
Shaun on the shady side of the gorge at Sector Karenin, enjoying a far more relaxed day. Photo credit: Ric Hines.
Approaching the formidable Stup of Anica Kuk aiming for the left hand crack line of Domzalski.
Ric at the end of the first pitch of Domzalski after negotiating a very bold start and some tricky moves up the crack. Photo credit: Shaun Hogan.
Well, at least the views are nice! Shaun and Ric retreat after we got shut down on Domzalski.
The mighty Anica Kuk looking distinctly ominous in the rain. Stup is the buttres on the right hand side.
Ric on the brilliant Onaj Tamo! at Sector Klanci.
Another view of the same route with Debeli Kuk looking on in the background. Photo credit: Shaun Hogan.
Cruising up the start of Sjeverno Rebro, an altogether more chilled proposition! Photo credit: Shaun Hogan.
Ric on the slightly trickier fourth pitch of Sjeverno Rebro. Both this pitch and the next provided more engaging climbing and were a good finale to the trip! Photo credit: Shaun Hogan.
A final view of Stup from the descent on Sjeverno Rebro – a reminder of business unfinished!
