Program
THE FIRST SKI TOURING FESTIVAL IN SLOVENIA
5–8 March 2026 *(with the option of an additional expedition from 9–12 March 2026)
Schedules and the execution of individual activities may be adjusted depending on weather and snow conditions. Final information will be published in due time.
Thursday, 5 March 2026 – Festival Opening & Workshops
Locations: Bohinj Mountains
Bohinj Mountains
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- Guided ski touring tour (Approximate schedule: Start in the early morning hours. The exact start and finish time will be determined and confirmed by the guide one day before the tour, depending on conditions and selected terrain.)
- Ski touring workshop (Approximate schedule: approximately between 9:00 and 15:00)
- Avalanche safety workshop (Approximate schedule: approximately between 9:00 and 15:00)
- Winter mountaineering course (Approximate schedule: approximately between 9:00 and 15:0
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Friday, 6 March 2026 – Workshops & Vertical Night
Locations: Bohinj ECO Hotel, Danica Hall, Kozji Hrbet, Bohinj Mountains
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Danica Hall
- Second-hand ski touring gear market
- Exhibitor area
- Festival info point
- Race registration and bib pick-up
- Guest Talks
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Bohinj Mountains
- Guided ski touring tour (Approximate schedule: Start in the early morning hours. The exact start and finish time will be determined and confirmed by the guide one day before the tour, depending on conditions and selected terrain.)
- Ski touring workshop (Approximate schedule: approximately between 9:00 and 15:00)
- Avalanche safety workshop (Approximate schedule: approximately between 9:00 and 15:00)
- Winter mountaineering course (Approximate schedule: approximately between 9:00 and 15:00)
Afternoon & evening – Vertical Night Run
- 16:30 Festival opening (Danica Hall)
- 16:30–20:00 Bib pick-up and registration for ski touring, trail running, and duathlon (combined)
- 16:30–20:00 Expo (Danica Hall)
- 18:30 Start of Vertical Bohinj
- 20:00 Award ceremony (Danica Hall)
- 18:30–21:00 Guest Talks or film night (Bohinj ECO Hotel)
Saturday, 7 March 2026 – Main Festival Day
Locations: Danica Hall, Soriška Planina
Morning
- 9:00–12:00 Bib pick-up and registration for:
- Winter Trail Run Bohinj
- Bohinj Ski Touring Race
- Winter Duathlon Bohinj (including relay teams)
- 9:00–18:00 Expo (Danica Hall)
- 11:00–12:00 Bus departures to Soriška Planina
Race program – Soriška Planina
- 13:00 Start: Winter Trail Run Bohinj 6 km, 12 km, and 18 km (mass start)
- 14:30 Start: Bohinj Ski Touring Race 5.6 km
- 13:00–18:00 Ski touring equipment testing
Evening
- 16:00–18:00 Award ceremonies
- 17:30–22:00 Finish-line hot meal for competitors (Danica Hall)
- 18:00–21:00 Guest Talks and films (Bohinj ECO Hotel / Danica Hall)
- 21:00 Afterparty (Bohinj ECO Hotel – bowling area)
Sunday, 8 March 2026 – Festival Closing Day
Locations: Bohinj Mountains, Soriška Planina
- Guided ski touring tour (Approximate schedule: Start in the early morning hours. The exact start and finish time will be determined and confirmed by the guide one day before the tour, depending on conditions and selected terrain.)
- Ski touring workshop (Approximate schedule: approximately between 9:00 and 15:00)
- Avalanche safety workshop (Approximate schedule: approximately between 9:00 and 15:00)
- Winter mountaineering course (Approximate schedule: approximately between 9:00 and 15:00)
- Official festival closing
ADDITIONAL – SKI TOURING EXPEDITION
MONDAY – THURSDAY, 9–12 March 2026
Triglav Ski Touring Traverse: Vogel – Koča pod Bogatinom – Prehodavci – Kredarica (Triglav) – Krma
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights (hut – bivouac – hut)
Optional: Ascent of Triglav
Note: The exact itinerary will be adapted to snow and safety conditions.
NOTE: THE ORGANIZERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM.











