Valič attended 10 expeditions, mostly in Yosemite, Patagonia and the Himalayas. In 2003, Valič spent two months in the Yosemite Valley with Matjaž Jeran, where they free climbed the El Capitan rock formation's Freerider route (1200 m, 5.12d/13a). A year later, he made the first alpine-style ascent on route Eternal Flame in Trango group with Tomaž Jakofčič and Klemen Mali. Valič was also a successful sport climber. He climbed routes up to 8b+.