| Razor | |
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Razor (left) and Prisojnik (right) from Lake Jasna near Kranjska Gora |
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| Elevation | 2,601 m (8,533 ft) [1] |
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Razor
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| Range | Julian Alps |
| Geology | |
| Type | Pyramidal peak |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1842, Otto Sendtner |
Razor (2,601 metres (8,533 ft)) is a pyramidal mountain in the Julian Alps and the sixth-highest mountain in Slovenia. First ascended by Otto Sendtner in 1842, it is now frequently ascended, with numerous mountain huts available for climbers.
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Razor is located within the Julian Alps in Slovenia, and is bordered by Luknja and Vršič passes to the east and west, and Krnica and Trenta valleys to the north and south. Together with its neighbouring mountain Prisojnik, it serves to connect Triglav and Jalovec. It is part of Triglav National Park. [2] It is administratively part of Kranjska Gora.[3]
The mountain is in a limestone karst region, with the Križ Plateau (Kriški podi) below it being a typical example. The area has been heavily shaped by erosion, caused by glaciation, rivers, and precipitation; as a result, it has many caves, sinkholes, and limestone pavements.[4]
Razor is snow-covered from November to early June, with short nights.[2]
| Climate data for Kredarica, Slovenia (station located at Triglav) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 1 (34) |
3 (37) |
8 (46) |
12 (54) |
17 (63) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
18 (64) |
13 (55) |
6 (43) |
1 (34) |
12.0 (53.6) |
| Average low °C (°F) | −5 (23) |
−4 (25) |
−1 (30) |
3 (37) |
8 (46) |
11 (52) |
12 (54) |
12 (54) |
8 (46) |
6 (43) |
1 (34) |
−4 (25) |
3.9 (39.1) |
| Source: Weather Underground[5] | |||||||||||||
Razor was first ascended in 1842 by botanist Otto Sendtner. Since then, numerous mountaineers have ascended the mountain. The more challenging routes are located on the mountain's northern and western faces (1,200 and 900 metres (3,900 and 3,000 ft) high respectively) and have via ferrata sections, while the southern and eastern (600 metres (2,000 ft)) faces are considered non-technical ascents. The most common routes are from the west, south, and east.[2]
Although Razor can be ascended year-round, the ascent is easiest between mid-June and October. At other times, the snowy conditions call for specialized equipment. There are six mountain huts on Razor, at heights ranging from 1,015 to 2,050 metres (3,330 to 6,730 ft). The main hut is Pogačnik Hut (Pogačnikov dom) at Križ Plateau (Kriški podi), located on the south face. The climber and writer Julius Kugy gave Razor the nickname "The Royal of the Julian Alps".[2]