Bohinj Ski Touring Festival 2026: where the Spirit of the Ibex watches over the mountains even in winter
5–8 March 2026 | Bohinj, Julian Alps
Before we meet again on the September trails of I Feel Slovenia Julian Alps Trail Run by UTMB, we invite you into a winter landscape — but a familiar story. The Bohinj Ski Touring Festival is the winter, boutique “younger brother” of JAT by UTMB. The event takes place in the same geographical and value-driven space of the Julian Alps, but with a different focus: less on results and more on knowledge, experience, and responsible movement in the mountains.
TSF is not a classic competitive event. It is a winter environment for building foundations — physical, technical, and mental — and a natural continuation of the philosophy JAT cultivates in summer: respect for the environment, community, and a high-quality outdoor experience. In addition to ski touring, the festival also includes winter trail running and other forms of mountain movement, adapted to winter conditions and participant safety.
What does the TSF 2026 programme offer?
Guided ski touring tours
A variety of tours in the Bohinj area, adapted to different skill levels, led by experienced guides with a strong focus on safe movement in the mountains. More information: https://tsf.bohinj.si/en/tours/
4-day Triglav Ski Touring Traverse
A multi-day alpine experience for experienced ski tourers who wish to combine movement, navigation, endurance, and responsibility in high mountain terrain. More information on this link.
Workshops and lectures on mountain safety
Knowledge as the foundation of responsible movement in the winter mountain environment: – Ski touring workshop – Avalanche safety workshop – Winter mountaineering course
Competitive program and sporting challenges
For those drawn to competitive challenges in winter conditions: – Bohinj Ski Touring Race – Bohinj Winter Trail Run – Bohinj Winter Duathlon – Bohinj Vertical More information: https://tsf.bohinj.si/en/races/
Evening gatherings and community The festival is not only about movement, but also a space for connection, exchange of experiences, and stories born in the mountains.
Who is the festival for?
- ski tourers (beginners and experienced),
- trail and mountain runners who see winter as part of their preparation for the upcoming season,
- mountaineering and outdoor enthusiasts,
- all winter lovers who value knowledge, safety, nature, and community.
The same story. A different season. Just like I Feel Slovenia Julian Alps Trail Run by UTMB, the Bohinj Ski Touring Festival is rooted in respect for the rhythm of the mountains, their silence, and the truth of the terrain. It does not seek shortcuts and does not promise easy paths. In winter, the same landscape reveals itself differently — more raw, more demanding, but also more honest.
If in summer the Spirit of the Ibex watches over the ridgelines, in winter that same spirit demands even greater focus, responsibility, and patience. TSF is a space where this relationship with the mountains does not fade with the change of seasons, but deepens. Winter in Bohinj is therefore not a departure from the JAT story, but its quiet continuation. It is preparation and attunement. Respect for the landscape that comes alive again in summer beneath running footsteps.
This story does not belong to a single event or a single season. It is the story of runners, ski tourers, and all who return to the mountains throughout the year with the same respect. Where the Spirit of the Ibex stands guard.
Organisation
Organiser: Zavod Turizem Bohinj
Zavod Turizem Bohinj is responsible for the strategic concept of the festival, programme development, and positioning the event within the Bohinj area and Triglav National Park in accordance with the principles of sustainable tourism.
Co-organiser and main technical partner: JATrail d.o.o.
JATrail d.o.o. is responsible for the operational and technical execution of the festival and coordination of on-site activities. The festival is co-created by teams with extensive experience from major outdoor events in the region, such as Julian Alps Trail Run by UTMB, Ultra Trail Vipava Valley, Soča Outdoor Festival, Kočevsko Outdoor, and Archipelago Trail Run.
