Razor (mountain)

{{short description|Mountain in Slovenia}} {{Infobox mountain | name = Razor | image = Julian Alps with Prisojnik and Razor.jpg | image_caption = Razor (left) and Prisojnik (right) from Lake Jasna near Kranjska Gora | elevation_m = 2601 | elevation_ref = {{sfn|Carey|Clark|2005|p=219}} | prominence_m = 332 | prominence_ref = <ref name="peakbagger">{{cite web|url=http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=45011|title=Razor - peakbagger|publisher=peakbagger.com|access-date=13 February 2015}}</ref> | range = Julian Alps | location = Slovenia | map = Alps | map_caption = Location in the Alps | region = | label_position = left | coordinates = {{coord|46.41296|N|13.78901|E|type:mountain_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | type = Pyramidal peak | first_ascent = 1842, Otto Sendtner | easiest_route = }} '''Razor''' ({{convert|2601|m|ft|disp=or}}) 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.

==Location and description== Razor is part of the Julian Alps in Slovenia, and is bordered by the Luknja and Vršič passes to the east and west, and the Krnica and Trenta valleys to the north and south. Together with its neighbouring mountain Prisojnik, it serves to connect Triglav and Jalovec. It is included in Triglav National Park and {{sfn|Velebit 2006, Razor}} is administratively part of Kranjska Gora.{{sfn|Geography.org, Razor : Slovenia}}

The mountain is located 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.{{sfn|Carey|Clark|2009|p=14}}

==Climate== Razor is snow-covered from November to early June.{{sfn|Velebit 2006, Razor}}

{{Weather box |location = Kredarica, Slovenia (station located at Triglav) |metric first = yes |single line = yes |Jan high C = 1 |Feb high C = 3 |Mar high C = 8 |Apr high C = 12 |May high C = 17 |Jun high C = 21 |Jul high C = 22 |Aug high C = 22 |Sep high C = 18 |Oct high C = 13 |Nov high C = 6 |Dec high C = 1 |year high C = |Jan low C = −5 |Feb low C = −4 |Mar low C = −1 |Apr low C = 3 |May low C = 8 |Jun low C = 11 |Jul low C = 12 |Aug low C = 12 |Sep low C = 8 |Oct low C = 6 |Nov low C = 1 |Dec low C = −4 |year low C = |source 1 = Weather Underground{{sfn|Weather Underground, Seasonal Weather}} |date=11 September 2011 }}

==Ascent== 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 ({{convert|1200|and|900|m|ft}} high respectively) and have via ferrata sections, while the southern and eastern ({{convert|600|m|ft}}) faces are considered non-technical ascents. The most common routes are from the west, south, and east.{{sfn|Velebit 2006, Razor}}

Although Razor can be ascended year-round, its ascent is easier between mid June to October. At other times, the snowy conditions call for specialized equipment. There are six mountain huts on Razor, at heights ranging from {{convert|1015|to|2050|m|ft}}. The main hut is the Pogačnik Lodge on the Križ Plateau ({{lang|sl|Pogačnikov dom na Kriških podih}}), standing on its southern side. The climber and writer Julius Kugy gave Razor the nickname "The Royal of the Julian Alps".{{sfn|Velebit 2006, Razor}}

==References== ;Footnotes {{reflist|colwidth=30em}}

;Bibliography {{refbegin}} * {{cite book |title=The Julian Alps of Slovenia |last1=Carey |first1=Justi |last2=Clark |first2=Roy |year=2005 |publisher=Cicerone |location=Milnthorpe, England |isbn=978-1-85284-438-7 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ktMQnI_3deEC }} * {{cite book |title=Trekking in Slovenia: The Slovene High Level Route |last1=Carey |first1=Justi |last2=Clark |first2=Roy |year=2009 |publisher=Cicerone |location=Milnthorpe, England |isbn=978-1-85284-566-7 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4imKOaAADxsC }} *{{cite web |url=http://peakery.com/razor-2/ |title=Razor |work=Peakery.org |ref={{harvid|Peakery.org, Razor}} |access-date=11 September 2011 }} *{{cite web |url=http://www.geographic.org/geographic_names/name.php?uni=-137428&fid=5755&c=slovenia |title=Razor: Slovenia |work=Geography.org |ref={{harvid|Geography.org, Razor : Slovenia}} |access-date=11 September 2011 }} *{{cite web |url=http://www.wunderground.com/NORMS/DisplayIntlNORMS.asp?CityCode=14008&Units=metric |title=Seasonal Weather Averages |publisher=Weather Underground |ref={{harvid|Weather Underground, Seasonal Weather}} |access-date=11 September 2011 |archive-date=5 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305204339/https://www.wunderground.com/NORMS/DisplayIntlNORMS.asp?CityCode=14008&Units=metric |url-status=dead }} *{{cite web |url=http://www.summitpost.org/razor/151357 |title=Razor |date=10 July 2006 |work=summitpost.org |author=Velebit |ref={{harvid|Velebit 2006, Razor}} |access-date=11 September 2011 }} {{refend}}

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Category:Mountains of the Julian Alps Category:Two-thousanders of Slovenia