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Wow, never expected to see Slovenian Julian Alps on your channel :) Even thought I'm from neighboring Croatia, I've been hiking in Julian Alps since I was 16 (47 now). I've summited Triglav 11 times so far and climbed all the major peaks there, some close to 10 times, so I feel like at home there. That's why it was so nice to see familiar vistas and trails of Julian Alps through your lens, beautiful shots! 😍Crazy to see how much distance you can cover 👌Can't wait for the full 90 minutes movie! :)
Dear Jeff and Audree, as the guy on the top of Mt. Triglav said, you are now true Slovenians 😀 You should recieve a free butt spanking as a part of our tradition 🤣 Thank you kindly for a very beautiful video of our country. You did a remarkable tour around Triglav national park, congrats on that. And a huge respect for a proper pronounciaton of our towns, villages and mountains. You have really mastered that. 👍Have a safe trip back home and the best of luck at Moab.
Hey Jeff, glad you enjoyed our little but beautiful country. Also, you correctly pronounced the names of all places, lakes, mountains everything really, very impressive :)
great video again... cow chasing audree, now thats some highlight we seldom see!! just a good laugh.. goodluck to both you and audree for the mix stage race... another epic video for sure..
No way ! I was there at the same time! Ironically, on my last MTB adventure before realising I had a broken wrist..... and now a runner! I'll have to look back in my photos to see if you have photobombed them!
Your channel is my newest and only go-to source for entertainment, wisdom, and feel-goodness. Like so many others have said, Thank you Jeff for your work. If you ever come to Korea to run let us know so I can say thank you in person.
What a beautiful hidden gem. It’s like you were whisked into a fairytale land and given the gift of running and walking in the most beautiful terrain and challenging courses. Closest I’ve come to granite climbing like that is Maine USA. So fortunate!!
it's amazing ti see Julian Alps on your channel, thank you so much, i leave 1 hour from where you are, in Italy, in the middle of mountains like these. Wonderful!
I was caught by the storm of a lifetime when climbing Triglav decades ago. I'll never forget descending with the impressive lightening, in the dark. We had to turn back before the summit, because of the lightening. It was pure adrenaline. Things that happen when you're very inexperienced.
While watching the video I say to myself:"Whoaw, that is beautiful place, I should go there one day." And immediately after that:"Wait, it is in Slovenia, in the Alps, you were there many times!" ... And that is how good moviemaker you are Jeff:-)))
When you think it can't get any better you post another spectacular video; what a views and wonderful trail with a nice taste of the atmosphere.The personal touch of you both makes it feel so close and real. Looking forward to the full 'document'. Good luck with the upcoming race !
Great movie 😊 I was in Slovenia just 3 weeks ago but I didn't hike in hight mountains so that could be good argument to visit this beautifull country again 😅 I saw Bled and Bohin Lake, Lublana and run in Kranjska Gora by amazing Julian Alps Trail Run by UTMB😉 I can recomend you that running festival , they have distance from 10 to 170 km so You can find somethink interesting 😉
Triglav National Park is beautiful! I went hiking there in 2019. Especially the 7-lakes-trail down to Lake Bohinj and the high trail south of it were awesome! And now for the last 2 years I have been living about 2 hours away in the Austrian Alps. So a belated WELCOME to my neck of the woods, I guess? 😉
Don't worry, I think this is happening to everyone from time to time. I also had it with another guy that we were sharing the track and we had to go in another direction. 😅
What a trip! Not only your travels, expeditions and races are fun to follow, but they're also inspiring to me in so many ways! Thank you so much for sharing them. Happy trails Jeff and Audrey!
Such a lovely film. We were on holiday in Slovenia, we stayed in Bled , I think about the same time as you because it was the week after the floods. We hiked up Mount Sija and Mount Vogel with our kids (from your movie it looked like you were there at the end of your 4 day fast-pack), such amazing views! We also went each day on early-morning runs doing a few loops round Lake Bled, each loop is a very easy runnable path of around 6km with lovely views of the lake the whole way.
Can't thank you enough for these videos. Living in Europe myself and wouldn't even know about some of these awesome places without you guys. I've already fell in love with Annecy and I haven't even been there. Seen your videos from there just "couple" times! And so many other awesome places you two have shown us!
It was just a friendly cow wanting a pet (although maybe not and I wouldn't have waited to find out either!). Made me want to go to Slovenia but that fastpack trip looks way out of my comfort zone! Stunning but really technical!
It was quite technical. I’d highly recommend the Juliana Trail as a more accessible option. It looks to run through valleys and towns around the perimeter of the park, but would still give you amazing views.
Thanks, that's a great recommendation, I'll make a note of it. I also like the look of Ljubljana and Bled. You are making us discover so many amazing places! I've just come back from the Alps and had planned to go back next year for TMB but think I might look at the Tour du Beaufortain instead. I'd done part of the Tour du Pays du Mont Blanc and that was stunning.@@JeffPelletier
you came pretty close to my hometown just over the mountin from kranjska gora in carinthia(austria). you might want to check out the 750km long alpe adria trail wich goes from the highest peak in austria all the way to the adriatic sea. you should have come by some of the waymarkers in the kranjska gora area.
Oooohhh you were close to me and in "my" mountains (but I live on the other side of the border)🙂 Julian Alps are wild and wonderful... well, Triglav is really popular in Slovenia and is always full of people in summer, but anyway.. really nice! I was there last year in august, just a day hike fast up and down, I also love fast packing (but am not as fast as you 🙂). I'm happy you enjoyed it
Super video! I had no idea how stunning Slovenia really was. Also, did I completely imagine that you both had spots at UTMB this year? Looking forward to the Pyrenees race video though!
Another spectacular video thanks Jeff. Hey, can you show us what the sleeping arrangements are in the refuges? Could you show us what you are eating and drinking and what it tastes like? :)
Nice video. :) Look into the Via Adriatica trail in Croatia. It's roughly a 1000km trail. You guys might find it interesting and also a nice way to see the beautiful nature Croatia has to offer.
Wow Jeff didn't expect to see you in Slovenia! Maybe check out the neighborhood, we have some nice trail running on the islands here in Croatia in the off season (Krk, Rab, Pag).
@@JeffPelletier Nice! I'd also recommend checking out North Velebit National Park if you're ever in Croatia. By far the most beautiful national park and mountain range in the country, and almost totally empty of people.
What a fantastic place for fastpacking! I've also been getting sponsored Instagram posts for that 30L pack, and look forward to your review of it. It looks interesting, and a good, modern 30L pack is a little hard to find.
Great videos Jeff! I’m a huge fan! You and Audree have inspired me to take up trail running. I’m kind of a noob and could use some tips on the best way to secure trekking poles to a hydration vest. I’m not sure if some of them come with a pouch built in, or if it’s something that I need to rig up myself?
Great video as always, thanks! Would be interested to get your thoughts on the Outdoor Vitals gear, particularly the Skyline Fastpack 30L. Wondering if it would be a good choice for multi-day race like Tor Des Geants where a bigger pack might be required.
It might be a little big for TOR. I think I used a 22L pack there. Skyline 30 will be my go to for any wild camping though where I’m carrying a bivvy or lightweight tent.
Thanks a lot. I noted that Audree used the UD 20L which also seems to be pretty popular, though I have seen some concerns about the side zipper and weight. Would also be interested to hear any impressions she had. Overall, it seems pretty difficult to find a suitable race pack that has a running harness that can carry 500ml soft flasks, is not to heavy, with adequate storage in the front and in the main pack for longer races. Seems like the Salomon XA 22L is very difficult to find now...anyway, appreciate all the gear tips on top of the excellent vids.
99% that is not a snake, so nothing to be scared of there... judging by the chunky tail, color consistency and slow movement that is a lizard called Navadni Slepec in Slovenian or Slow Worm in English.@@audreelafreniere2258
Jeff, do you have a map or more detailed info about the specific route you and Audrée did on this trip? Also, any tips on resources you used to research and plan this trip? I'm going to be in Austria and possibly Slovenia in July and am keen to do some hiking & trail running there. Thanks!
There is an official Slovenian Mountain Trail. This video shows part of the trail. I'm sure you can find videos of it on youtube and judge which parts of the trail are suitable for you. Some parts are great for running, some are via ferrata climbing and can be quite challenging. Here they started the climb on Triglav from Vrata valley on the Čez Prag trail, then there is Krn mountain(WW1 front) and then they followed the official trail on the southern ridge of the Julian alps all the way to the top of Črna Prst. The part where the aggressive cows are is the trail from Kranjska Gora to Vršič Pass.
@@kristjanmatelic6478 Thank you very much! If you have any specific websites or other resources (in English preferably) that you find particularly user-friendly for researching and planning hiking trips in Slovenia, please let me know. Much appreciated!
Amazing as ever Jeff, but what is going on with the whole animal thing - earlier in the year you left Audree behind as you sprinted away from a bear, and this time you put her in front to tackle the angry Slovenian cows, I'm starting to get worried about what is coming in the future, I'm sure there are wolves in the Pyrenees...!
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Slovenia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world!
Agreed 💯
Wow, never expected to see Slovenian Julian Alps on your channel :) Even thought I'm from neighboring Croatia, I've been hiking in Julian Alps since I was 16 (47 now). I've summited Triglav 11 times so far and climbed all the major peaks there, some close to 10 times, so I feel like at home there. That's why it was so nice to see familiar vistas and trails of Julian Alps through your lens, beautiful shots! 😍Crazy to see how much distance you can cover 👌Can't wait for the full 90 minutes movie! :)
Welcome to my homeland. :)
Dear Jeff and Audree, as the guy on the top of Mt. Triglav said, you are now true Slovenians 😀 You should recieve a free butt spanking as a part of our tradition 🤣 Thank you kindly for a very beautiful video of our country. You did a remarkable tour around Triglav national park, congrats on that. And a huge respect for a proper pronounciaton of our towns, villages and mountains. You have really mastered that. 👍Have a safe trip back home and the best of luck at Moab.
Hey Jeff, glad you enjoyed our little but beautiful country. Also, you correctly pronounced the names of all places, lakes, mountains everything really, very impressive :)
You don’t know how happy I am to hear that! 😂
Even picked the “right” wine with the pizza in Bled! Good on you! And amazing video of our beautiful country! 😊
great video again...
cow chasing audree, now thats some highlight we seldom see!! just a good laugh..
goodluck to both you and audree for the mix stage race... another epic video for sure..
Beautiful terrain. Makes me want to visit Slovenia
No way ! I was there at the same time! Ironically, on my last MTB adventure before realising I had a broken wrist..... and now a runner! I'll have to look back in my photos to see if you have photobombed them!
Your channel is my newest and only go-to source for entertainment, wisdom, and feel-goodness. Like so many others have said, Thank you Jeff for your work. If you ever come to Korea to run let us know so I can say thank you in person.
One od the best travel blogs about Slovenia. ❤
Slovenian Alps look fantastic. Good luck in the Pyrenees!
that was magical in the mountains.
that cow attack was hilarious also
Ah, isn't it beautiful the country l live in :)
Come back for more green enjoyment.
Lovely to see you guys in our backyard 🤍
What a beautiful hidden gem. It’s like you were whisked into a fairytale land and given the gift of running and walking in the most beautiful terrain and challenging courses. Closest I’ve come to granite climbing like that is Maine USA. So fortunate!!
If you like granite scrambling, do the GR20 sometime ;)
it's amazing ti see Julian Alps on your channel, thank you so much, i leave 1 hour from where you are, in Italy, in the middle of mountains like these. Wonderful!
I was caught by the storm of a lifetime when climbing Triglav decades ago. I'll never forget descending with the impressive lightening, in the dark. We had to turn back before the summit, because of the lightening. It was pure adrenaline. Things that happen when you're very inexperienced.
Not a place I’d want to be caught in a storm! That must have been intense.
Stunning! Felt I was there, too. Very jealous, though.
Thanks to both of you for let us participate on your adventure. best regards from Germany
I love Slovenia and Ljubljana specifically. It has all the most beautiful parts of Europe in one place. And the gelato is delicious 😅
Welcome in Slovenia.
While watching the video I say to myself:"Whoaw, that is beautiful place, I should go there one day." And immediately after that:"Wait, it is in Slovenia, in the Alps, you were there many times!" ... And that is how good moviemaker you are Jeff:-)))
Incredible mountains over there wow. Looking forward to the full video.
Oh wow, it's so beautiful! Another to add to the bucket list!
When you think it can't get any better you post another spectacular video; what a views and wonderful trail with a nice taste of the atmosphere.The personal touch of you both makes it feel so close and real. Looking forward to the full 'document'. Good luck with the upcoming race !
Lovely video, thank you for taking us on another adventure! :)
Quite an update/teaser. Can't wait to see more of this trip! ❤
Great movie 😊 I was in Slovenia just 3 weeks ago but I didn't hike in hight mountains so that could be good argument to visit this beautifull country again 😅 I saw Bled and Bohin Lake, Lublana and run in Kranjska Gora by amazing Julian Alps Trail Run by UTMB😉 I can recomend you that running festival , they have distance from 10 to 170 km so You can find somethink interesting 😉
One of my favorite countries! We were just there again a month before you. So glad you guys could highlight it so well!
Beautiful country
Triglav National Park is beautiful! I went hiking there in 2019. Especially the 7-lakes-trail down to Lake Bohinj and the high trail south of it were awesome!
And now for the last 2 years I have been living about 2 hours away in the Austrian Alps. So a belated WELCOME to my neck of the woods, I guess? 😉
Slovenia is so beautiful!, is one of those places that I still have to go.
Thanks for the video, the encounter with the cow was very funny!😉
haha I did not want him to include that scene but apparently everyone loves it :P
Don't worry, I think this is happening to everyone from time to time.
I also had it with another guy that we were sharing the track and we had to go in another direction. 😅
Your videos made me fall in love with the concept of “Fastpacking”
Would love to make my own videos on it, currently I do bikepacking a lot
Oh man, yet another beautiful video. Thank you for creating these.
What a trip! Not only your travels, expeditions and races are fun to follow, but they're also inspiring to me in so many ways! Thank you so much for sharing them. Happy trails Jeff and Audrey!
Such a lovely film. We were on holiday in Slovenia, we stayed in Bled , I think about the same time as you because it was the week after the floods. We hiked up Mount Sija and Mount Vogel with our kids (from your movie it looked like you were there at the end of your 4 day fast-pack), such amazing views! We also went each day on early-morning runs doing a few loops round Lake Bled, each loop is a very easy runnable path of around 6km with lovely views of the lake the whole way.
Sounds like a great family trip! Yep, we hiked Mount Vogel on the morning of our last day on the trail.
Whew! Hell of a summer thus far and another superb destination in Slovenia. Cheers for the excellent introduction to it.
Can't thank you enough for these videos. Living in Europe myself and wouldn't even know about some of these awesome places without you guys. I've already fell in love with Annecy and I haven't even been there. Seen your videos from there just "couple" times! And so many other awesome places you two have shown us!
So cool to see you guys visiting my home country, you had a blast! 😁
we loved it! Hoping to come back before long :)
I was in this area about 10 years ago. This shows me how much I have missed!
Wow, such a gorgeous route!
It was just a friendly cow wanting a pet (although maybe not and I wouldn't have waited to find out either!). Made me want to go to Slovenia but that fastpack trip looks way out of my comfort zone! Stunning but really technical!
It was quite technical. I’d highly recommend the Juliana Trail as a more accessible option. It looks to run through valleys and towns around the perimeter of the park, but would still give you amazing views.
Thanks, that's a great recommendation, I'll make a note of it. I also like the look of Ljubljana and Bled. You are making us discover so many amazing places! I've just come back from the Alps and had planned to go back next year for TMB but think I might look at the Tour du Beaufortain instead. I'd done part of the Tour du Pays du Mont Blanc and that was stunning.@@JeffPelletier
Welcome to Spain! Pyrenees are awesome, yet underrated for trail running internationally speaking. Hope you guys have a good time
Black and yellow
One of your best videos!!!
you came pretty close to my hometown just over the mountin from kranjska gora in carinthia(austria). you might want to check out the 750km long alpe adria trail wich goes from the highest peak in austria all the way to the adriatic sea. you should have come by some of the waymarkers in the kranjska gora area.
Thanks, I’ve added it to the list!
Another superb video!!!
Oooohhh you were close to me and in "my" mountains (but I live on the other side of the border)🙂 Julian Alps are wild and wonderful... well, Triglav is really popular in Slovenia and is always full of people in summer, but anyway.. really nice! I was there last year in august, just a day hike fast up and down, I also love fast packing (but am not as fast as you 🙂). I'm happy you enjoyed it
Beautiful movie.
Great video! Lots of inspiration to unpack here. First video I've seen of yours. Well done!
Keen to hear XA bag review compared to the OV bag.
Super video! I had no idea how stunning Slovenia really was. Also, did I completely imagine that you both had spots at UTMB this year? Looking forward to the Pyrenees race video though!
Thanks! You must have been imagining it, no UTMB for us this year, just the TMB 😅
Another spectacular video thanks Jeff. Hey, can you show us what the sleeping arrangements are in the refuges? Could you show us what you are eating and drinking and what it tastes like? :)
there will be more details in our upcoming full documentary. Stay tuned! :)
@@audreelafreniere2258 thanks ☺️ looking forward to it!
Thank you for sharing Jeff. Slovenia looks amazing. Is it cheaper to stay there than the central Alps?
Definitely. In fact, I think a lot of people from Switzerland, Germany and Austria vacation there for that reason.
Nice video. :) Look into the Via Adriatica trail in Croatia. It's roughly a 1000km trail. You guys might find it interesting and also a nice way to see the beautiful nature Croatia has to offer.
Croatia is on our wish-list :)
Wow Jeff didn't expect to see you in Slovenia! Maybe check out the neighborhood, we have some nice trail running on the islands here in Croatia in the off season (Krk, Rab, Pag).
It’s on the list for sure! Possibly for UTMB Istri.
@@JeffPelletier Nice! I'd also recommend checking out North Velebit National Park if you're ever in Croatia. By far the most beautiful national park and mountain range in the country, and almost totally empty of people.
Incredible footage, looks beautiful! Were those your drone shots as well?
The stuff from Barcelona is stock footage, but the rest was mine. Sadly, I wasn’t allowed to film within Triglav National Park though 😕
..sorry, forgot that the drone shots from Ljubljana were stock as well.
What a fantastic place for fastpacking! I've also been getting sponsored Instagram posts for that 30L pack, and look forward to your review of it. It looks interesting, and a good, modern 30L pack is a little hard to find.
great video :)
Wow, great stuff as always! how do you find these Gems??
this one was a lot of work to plan and required some research, but typically we hear about different areas from friends.
Hi Jeff and Audrey. Super inspiring video, as usual!! I can’t find the Grand Teton logistic video… where is it for the members to watch? Thanks 🙏🏻
Great videos Jeff! I’m a huge fan! You and Audree have inspired me to take up trail running. I’m kind of a noob and could use some tips on the best way to secure trekking poles to a hydration vest. I’m not sure if some of them come with a pouch built in, or if it’s something that I need to rig up myself?
I’ll work on a video for that!
@@JeffPelletier thanks so much Jeff!
Great video as always, thanks! Would be interested to get your thoughts on the Outdoor Vitals gear, particularly the Skyline Fastpack 30L. Wondering if it would be a good choice for multi-day race like Tor Des Geants where a bigger pack might be required.
It might be a little big for TOR. I think I used a 22L pack there. Skyline 30 will be my go to for any wild camping though where I’m carrying a bivvy or lightweight tent.
Thanks a lot. I noted that Audree used the UD 20L which also seems to be pretty popular, though I have seen some concerns about the side zipper and weight. Would also be interested to hear any impressions she had. Overall, it seems pretty difficult to find a suitable race pack that has a running harness that can carry 500ml soft flasks, is not to heavy, with adequate storage in the front and in the main pack for longer races. Seems like the Salomon XA 22L is very difficult to find now...anyway, appreciate all the gear tips on top of the excellent vids.
I had used one called the Salomon Slab Peal 20 (actually 22L) which is unfortunately no longer available. That was the perfect pack for the job!
Anybody else see them both just casually walk by the snake .. by the camera at 7:40 in?..
Nice catch...but that looked more like a legless lizard or Slow worm.
It was a snake, yep! It was crossing from the other side of the path but I didn’t get my camera setup in time 🙄
trust me i wasn't all that 'casual' about it!
99% that is not a snake, so nothing to be scared of there... judging by the chunky tail, color consistency and slow movement that is a lizard called Navadni Slepec in Slovenian or Slow Worm in English.@@audreelafreniere2258
Did Jeff post the long version of this trail? I couldn’t find it
Not yet, but it’s coming soon!
Makes the cows on the TMB seem tame.
french and italian cows are much friendlier ;)
Beautiful views, but clipping in isn’t my kind of “running” which is no surprise being from Saskatchewan 😂😂
Jeff, what do you recommend for rain gear for running ultras?
Jeff, do you have a map or more detailed info about the specific route you and Audrée did on this trip? Also, any tips on resources you used to research and plan this trip? I'm going to be in Austria and possibly Slovenia in July and am keen to do some hiking & trail running there. Thanks!
There is an official Slovenian Mountain Trail. This video shows part of the trail. I'm sure you can find videos of it on youtube and judge which parts of the trail are suitable for you. Some parts are great for running, some are via ferrata climbing and can be quite challenging. Here they started the climb on Triglav from Vrata valley on the Čez Prag trail, then there is Krn mountain(WW1 front) and then they followed the official trail on the southern ridge of the Julian alps all the way to the top of Črna Prst. The part where the aggressive cows are is the trail from Kranjska Gora to Vršič Pass.
@@kristjanmatelic6478 Thank you very much! If you have any specific websites or other resources (in English preferably) that you find particularly user-friendly for researching and planning hiking trips in Slovenia, please let me know. Much appreciated!
Amazing as ever Jeff, but what is going on with the whole animal thing - earlier in the year you left Audree behind as you sprinted away from a bear, and this time you put her in front to tackle the angry Slovenian cows, I'm starting to get worried about what is coming in the future, I'm sure there are wolves in the Pyrenees...!
ha! happy to report I survived in the Pyrenees also ;)
Did you book the refugees in advance or did you just went there?
We booked everything just 2-3 weeks in advance.
Thanks for the info.
damn, this video was too short. Why didnt you or Audree do one of the UTMB races? Also, why edit out the butt whipping of you or Audree?
omg in snikers on the triglav..omg..bad idea
we wore trail running shoes and they were totally appropriate for the terrain :)