16th Corvara

16^th Corvara

Up at silly o’clock again and the weather was looking fabulous. We headed off to Brigatta Tridentina (3b).  It was chilly at 730am, but the sky was blue.
It was a fantastic ‘climb’ and with only two others in front of us we were able to climb at a steady pace with Lawr encouraging me to use the rock and climb instead of using the cable to haul myself up on. (Occasionally I did use it, but only on a couple of exposed scary bits) It was a great morning up to the hut. When about to leave the hut to return on route 666, we spoke with a group leaving to walk up further. Lawr asked them the name of the mountain towering above us. Cima pisciadu, 2985m we were told. Shame not to do it while we are here. So off we went to the top. A classic scramble and a bit of ice and snow thrown in for good measure.
It was a long walk/scramble down, but what a fantastic day.

Highs – top of the mountain

Lows – sore knees
Note – always be prepared to go further.

don't look down.... it's 900m!