Pot (novel)
| Author | Nejc Zaplotnik |
|---|---|
| Language | Slovenian |
Publication date | 1981 |
| Publication place | Slovenia |
Pot is a novel by Slovenian author and climber Nejc Zaplotnik (1952-1983). It was first published in Ljubljana, then part of Yugoslavia, in 1981.[1] The book narrates, in a novelized way, Zaplotnik's life and experiences as an alpinist in postwar Slovenia, culminating in the ascension of both Makalu and Everest.[2] Zaplotnik died two years after the book's publication in an avalanche while climbing Manaslu at age 31.[3]
Pot is translated as "the Way" or "the Path".[4][5] In it, Zaplotnik writes, "He who seeks a goal will remain empty when he reaches it, but he who finds a way will always carry the goal within himself".[6]
The book has had a long resonance for alpinists, and Slovenian climbers specifically. Marko Prezelj has described the book as an early "bible" that inspired his climbing aspirations.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Aleksandar. "We are publishing the book "Pat" by the Slovenian mountaineer-poet, Nejc Zaplotnik". eho. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
- ^ Annapurna, Kris (2025-04-15). "Remembering Slovenian Alpinist Nejc Zaplotnik ยป Explorersweb". Explorersweb. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
- ^ "AAC Publications - Alpine Warriors". publications.americanalpineclub.org. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
- ^ McDonald, Bernadette (2021-07-18). "Nejc Zaplotnik, Mountain Poet". Alpinist. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
- ^ "THE PATH". frankfurtrights.com. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
- ^ Arsovski, Nika (2022-06-14). "7 Slovenian bestsellers for summer reading". City Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
- ^ Prezelj, Marko (2008-04-23). "Inspirations, Part VI: Marko Prezelj". Alpinist. Retrieved 2025-04-15.