Stories behind the images of the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park

People live to tell stories. And here are some of the stories that remind us that we are living in one of the most amazing places in the world - the Julian Alps in the Triglav National Park of Slovenia. A place of infinite inspiration!

Story and images by Anže Čokl.

Pilot glides effortlessly to the misty valley far below on a sunny late-autumn day.

Pilot glides effortlessly to the misty valley far below on a sunny late-autumn day.

1. Ice climbing the infamous "Lambada" ice fall on the north face of Prisojnik, Vršič, Julian Alps

1. Ice climbing the infamous "Lambada" ice fall on the north face of Prisojnik, Vršič, Julian Alps

Alpine climbing high above Krma valley, seen in the backdrop 1000 m below.

Alpine climbing high above Krma valley, seen in the backdrop 1000 m below.

Friends walk by a limestone cavern above Vrata valley in Triglav National Park ascending toward Bivak II na jezerih.

Friends walk by a limestone cavern above Vrata valley in Triglav National Park ascending toward Bivak II na jezerih.

Climbing route named Madona on the north face of Mala Mojstrovka, Vršič pass.

Climbing route named Madona on the north face of Mala Mojstrovka, Vršič pass.

Mount Triglav as seen from Velika Mojstrovka at sunset filming for Mountain rescue Association of Slovenia

Mount Triglav as seen from Velika Mojstrovka at sunset filming for Mountain rescue Association of Slovenia

Many times descent is more difficult due to avalanche prone slopes and requires extra care.

Many times descent is more difficult due to avalanche prone slopes and requires extra care.

Climbers topping out at sunset on Mt. Zadnja Mojstrovka, with Jalovec and Mangart dominating the background.

Climbers topping out at sunset on Mt. Zadnja Mojstrovka, with Jalovec and Mangart dominating the background.

Winter ascent of Mt. Špik with Škrlatica, 2nd highest peak in Slovenia.

Winter ascent of Mt. Špik with Škrlatica, 2nd highest peak in Slovenia.

Simon ascending the eastern slopes of Mojstrovka at sunrise high above Kranjska Gora, Julian Alps.

Simon ascending the eastern slopes of Mojstrovka at sunrise high above Kranjska Gora, Julian Alps.

Heart-shaped cave in the Julian Alps looking toward Mt. Cmir.

Heart-shaped cave in the Julian Alps looking toward Mt. Cmir.

Light playing with crystals of winter high above valleys of Gorenjska.

Light playing with crystals of winter high above valleys of Gorenjska.

Alpinist on a ridge with the magnificent Mt. Prisojnik in the background.

Alpinist on a ridge with the magnificent Mt. Prisojnik in the background.

Giants of the Julian Alps at sunset: Prisojnik, Jalovec, Mangart.

Giants of the Julian Alps at sunset: Prisojnik, Jalovec, Mangart.

Climber topping out on the ridge linking to the famous Mt. Jalovec.

Climber topping out on the ridge linking to the famous Mt. Jalovec.

Speedflyer getting ready to launch above Kranjska Gora.

Speedflyer getting ready to launch above Kranjska Gora.

The highest mountain and a symbol of Slovenia, Mt. Triglav (2864 m).

The highest mountain and a symbol of Slovenia, Mt. Triglav (2864 m).

Cold winter winds sweeping the ridge linking the lonely mountains of Oltar, Rokav and Škrlatica.

Cold winter winds sweeping the ridge linking the lonely mountains of Oltar, Rokav and Škrlatica.

Mesmerising deep-winter landscape in secluded alpine forest near Vršič pass.

Mesmerising deep-winter landscape in secluded alpine forest near Vršič pass.

Trail runner Luka in the western Julian Alps with magnificent background.

Trail runner Luka in the western Julian Alps with magnificent background.

Friends, a climbing couple, admire the views from the ridge connecting Jalovec and Mangart mountains.

Friends, a climbing couple, admire the views from the ridge connecting Jalovec and Mangart mountains.

Crux pitch of the infamous ice climb The Sword of Damocles. A 100 m before this photo was taken, an offer to purchase this property was sent to the agent, so this marks our beginning with Sunrose 7.

Crux pitch of the infamous ice climb The Sword of Damocles. A 100 m before this photo was taken, an offer to purchase this property was sent to the agent, so this marks our beginning with Sunrose 7.

Nejc descending a gendarme on ridge crossing high above Tamar, Julian Alps.

Nejc descending a gendarme on ridge crossing high above Tamar, Julian Alps.

A lone ski-mountaineer Dean in deep fresh snow in search of perfect skiing lines.

A lone ski-mountaineer Dean in deep fresh snow in search of perfect skiing lines.

After full day of skiing and realising that day's end is closing in, this one last shot was a keeper.

After full day of skiing and realising that day's end is closing in, this one last shot was a keeper.

The tallest mountain in Slovenia, Mt. Triglav (2864 m) in all it's winter glory.

The tallest mountain in Slovenia, Mt. Triglav (2864 m) in all it's winter glory.

A popular climb above highest slovenian road pass called Vršič.

A popular climb above highest slovenian road pass called Vršič.

Winter mid-air playfulness soaring high alpine ridge in freezing temperatures.

Winter mid-air playfulness soaring high alpine ridge in freezing temperatures.

Alpine climber descending from Mt. Stenar after scaling the frozen north face.

Alpine climber descending from Mt. Stenar after scaling the frozen north face.

Breathtaking views on the summit of Pihavec toward the lakes of Kriški podi in the epicenter of the Triglav National Park at sunset.

Breathtaking views on the summit of Pihavec toward the lakes of Kriški podi in the epicenter of the Triglav National Park at sunset.

Some of the finest alpine climbs are located in the western Julian Alps bordering Italy.

Some of the finest alpine climbs are located in the western Julian Alps bordering Italy.