{"id":131679,"date":"2020-11-27T10:13:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T09:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitliptov.sk\/trasa\/baranec-2185-m-n-m-zo-ziarskej-doliny\/"},"modified":"2024-03-04T12:26:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T11:26:58","slug":"skialp-baranec-from-ziarska-valley","status":"publish","type":"route","link":"https:\/\/plannervisit.krasno.dev\/en\/route\/skialp-baranec-from-ziarska-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Baranec from \u017diarska valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/span>Winter closure:<\/strong> the ski mountaineering season lasts 15.12. – 15.4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>The best time for\nthe trip:<\/strong>  spring\n(March, April)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Equipment:<\/strong> depends on the conditions, ski crampons are recommended, crampons and ice axe – in case of icy conditions, avalanche equipment is necessary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Route description<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Baranec is the dominant peak of the \u017diarska valley <\/a>and within the Western Tatras also one of the highest hills with a height of 2185 meters. A large part of the route is completed on foot, so it is necessary to have mastered the movement in crampons and the use of ice axe. Also, most of the route is oriented northwest, so there is almost no sun in this area during the winter months. It is therefore often possible to find powder snow here, even though in other parts of the valley it has long since been transformed by sunlight. <\/p>\n\n\n

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However, such shady and steep slopes can be very dangerous, especially in December and January, when the sun’s rays do not reach here, so snow stabilization process is not possible and unstable layers of snow can form. Therefore it is recommended to enjoy this route at the end of March, or at the beginning of April, when the snow in this area is already relatively stabilized and it is too hot on the other slopes. However, due to the inclination, it is always necessary to monitor the current conditions and the development of the avalanche situation.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Way up<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The route  starts at the mouth of \u017diarska valley <\/a>(\u017diarsk\u00e1 dolina), right at the parking lot. The valley has an elevation of about 400 meters in 5 kilometres distance,  It is sometimes ridden by a snowmobile, or has a ski track already made by other ski tourers.The route passes smoothly around \u017diarsk\u00e1 chata<\/a>, which is an ideal stop for refreshments before the ascents gets more demanding (and steeper). <\/p>\n\n\n

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From \u017diarsk\u00e1 chata, the ascent leads towards the former ski lift, to the\nright of the tourist trail. From the so-called an old ski lift route crosses a\nstream. In case of a heavy winter it can be frozen, but even during weaker\nwinters it is not a problem to skip it. A suitable place for its crossing is in\nthe middle of the old slope. It is often possible to follow the track of other\nski mountaineers, or it is possible to use gps navigation and gpx coordinates,\nwhich are part of the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the beginning, the slope still allows climbing on the skins, but then\nthe couloir is already steep, and it is more advantageous to go on foot or on\ncrampons with skis on a backpack. The entire ascent from the crossing the\nstream has an elevation gain of almost 800 meters, which can be challenging\neven for skilled ski mountaineers. The advantage of this steep ascent is that\nthe ridge can be reached relatively quickly. The last part the ascent leads\nalong the ridge to the very top. This part can be wind-blown up to the grass\nand rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Baranec<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Way down<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The descent has several variants. Directly from Baranec there are three\nmain slopes: Hungarian, Spring and Central. The most difficult is the Central\none, because during mild winters there is a small icefall in its middle.  The other two are easier, but are only\nrecommended for experienced and good skiers. Less experienced skiers can use\nthe option of continuing along the ridge towards  peak Smrek, or up to \u017diarsk\u00e9 sedlo (\u017diarske\nSaddle).<\/p>\n\n\n

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From the ridge there are nice views all around and the descent from\n\u017diarsk\u00e9 sedlo should not be a problem even for slightly weaker skiers. However,\nit is very important to watch the conditions, because even here in the spring\nthe snow can be very hard, it is often necessary to wait until the afternoon\nfor the surface to finally soften and enjoy skiing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Symbolic cemetery for the victims of the Western Tatras<\/em> – the cemetery was created by the Mountain Rescue in the Western Tatras to the growing number of victims of mountain accidents over the last two decades and taking into account the efforts of survivors and friends to place memorial symbols in places of accidents.<\/p>\n

Medvedia \u0161t\u00f4l\u0148a<\/em><\/a> – is the longest tunnel in the Massif of the Western Tatras and at the same time the only accessible old mining spot in Liptov. The underground spaces reveal the secrets of mining work, the methods of transporting mining material and the obstacles that miners encountered while working.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n

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By bus: there is a stop in the valley, but the buses come only occasionally<\/p>\n

By car: large-capacity, unguarded, paid parking lot with toilet, right at the beginning of the route<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n

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\u017diarska chata<\/a> –\u00a0there is a hut’s kitchen and a cantine with a rich offer of drinks and meals. Please note that card payment is not possible.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n

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\u017diarska chata<\/a> – we recommend booking accommodation in advance due to the popularity and availability of the hut. Weekends are often booked months in advance.<\/p>\n

In the vicinity of the parking lot there are several other facilities that also offer restaurant and accommodation services – Hotel Spoj\u00e1r, Sala\u0161 \u017diar<\/a>, hut Ko\u017eiar, hut T\u0159inec.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n

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exposed, difficult downhill<\/p>\n

thanks to the steep ascent quickly on the ridge<\/p>\n

the snow stays here until late spring<\/p>\n

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avalanche risk in the winter<\/p>\n

after the north-western winds, the couloirs lack snow<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n

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