Jahorina

Jahorina is a mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina (a part of Dinaric Alps) . The highest peak is Ogorjelica 1,916 m above sea level. As other mountains in the region, Jahorina in the summer is covered with green grass and in the winter with up to 3 m high snow. Jahorina extends from 43°39′ to 43°47′ north latitude and 18°31′ and 18°43 east longitude . Outstanding terrain configuration, good quality snow, suitable climate, 20 miles of trails for alpine skiing and gentle slopes (Paradise Valley ) contributed that this mountain is among the finest and most famous ski centers . The average number of days with snow on Jahorina is 175, from October to the end of May. Ten-year average height of snow in February is 106 cm. On 14th Winter Olympics in Sarajevo , ski disciplines for women were held on Jahorina. Jahorina is from Sarajevo, 30km away , and from Pale 15km away .