Rock climbing in the Cop Pillar, Triglav north face
Nejc, IFMGA mountain guide, takes you on a 1-day trip to a legendary rock climbing route in Slovenia: the Cop Pillar, in Mount Triglav.
Julian Alps
1 Day
Jun
Description
Come with me for one day of rock climbing in the north face of Mt Triglav. This time, we'll take a demanding climbing route: the Cop Pillar.
This is a legendary climbing route in Slovenia. In fact, it's a masterpiece of Pavla Jesih and Jože Čop, two Slovenian alpinists.
Even though the equipment and physically fitness have improved over the years, climbing the middle pillar of Triglav's wall is still considered a big challenge.
For this trip, we'll reach the foot of the face by hiking for almost 2 hours from Vrata Valley. Then, we'll approach the pillar by taking the Skalaška route.
The Cop Pillar route has a V–VI difficulty on the UIAA grading system.
Please, contact me if you want to join me for this amazing climbing trip in the north wall of Triglav. It will be a rewarding experience!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Meeting point
Details
More info
- Grade: VI+, V–VI
- Route height: 450 m, the entire face: 1,000 m
- Equipment required: basic mountaineering and climbing equipment
About the guide
Nejc
4.7
(9)
Mountain Guide
Mountains have been a part of my life since childhood. I started doing more serious mountaineering expeditions at the end of high school after successfully completing all levels of mountain climbing courses. In the last 10 years, I have been at least on one expedition every year. I climbed in Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, the USA, Scotland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, France, Swiss, Italy, Japan, Pakistan, Tibet and Nepal.
I completed my training as a mountaineering guide and became a full member of the IFMGA family.
I enjoy climbing both Slovenian and foreign mountains.
Some of my most unforgettable and also the most successful routes:
Tsoboje - Slovenian direct (2021)
Kang Ri - East pillar (2013)
Janak - Blue racer (2012)
K7 West - The dreamers of the golden caves (2011)
The route I climbed on K7 West was rewarded with Piolet d’or recognition for mountaineering achievements in the world.
If you want to climb the north face of Triglav (Slovenia’s highest mountain) or any other walls in Slovenia, please contact me. I also enjoy guiding ski trails in winter in the Julian Alps.
Languages
Slovenian | English
Certificates
ZGVS | IFMGA
What people are saying about Nejc
margriet
We succesfully climbed Jungfrau and Monch with Nejc and his collegue Martin. It was a fantastic experience. Both were very helpfull and professional during our trip. The mittellegi ridge was unfortunately not possible due to the weather (too much snow) the mittellegi hut was closed. Instead, we drove to Zermatt for some better weather conditions en climbed Matterhorn until Solvay Bivak, a memorable experience. Thank you Nejc and Martin for a wonderful trip!
Hans
He made sure I manage to climbe Matterhorn. Im forever thankfull for that. I dont climb often but make to have time for the client to enjoy the view and get the few very "cool" pictures from the trip. Nothing more :)
Hadi
Nejc is a really friendly yet professional guide and I was very happy with the guidance and coaching he provided. He possesses strong technical skills as well as fantastic planning for the hike. I successfully summited Matterhorn with him, a magical experience.
Damian
Nejc is a phenomenal guide. Way better than I could have hoped for and clearly the best guide on the mountain as was evidenced by a number of other guides following his route when they were more than a little off course. Can’t give enough stars
Shannon
What a great day with Nejc! It may have been white out conditions with clouds but the climb and summit was amazing! Nejc was a joy to climb with and an incredible guide! Picked me up and we headed out to the park. He has so much experience as an elite alpinist and a great personality. Would love to climb again with him! Highly recommend Nejc and this trip.
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