22nd Falzarego
Hail and sleet so stayed in the comfort of Myfanwy and watched others set out on there Sunday climb. And the weather just got worse. In a short weather window around midday we got the bikes off and did some training, just some gentle hill reps until we felt sick. (at 2100m it was tough) This was no way near as unpleasant as climbing in the sleet, wind and rain which up to 15 climbers were enduring on our proposed route for tomorrow! The temperature dropped, the heating went on and we prepared for winter conditions! I think a later start for tomorrow may be advisable. Possibly as late as 7am. We also have neighbours. A Dutch couple have moved next to us in there Volvo they are sleeping in, so we have looked out cups for them to help them defrost in the morning.
Note – weather conditions are vital to enjoyment. Looking through the binoculars at the soggy climbers they looked miserable.
Note – Dolomites feel more like home every day.
Hail and sleet so stayed in the comfort of Myfanwy and watched others set out on there Sunday climb. And the weather just got worse. In a short weather window around midday we got the bikes off and did some training, just some gentle hill reps until we felt sick. (at 2100m it was tough) This was no way near as unpleasant as climbing in the sleet, wind and rain which up to 15 climbers were enduring on our proposed route for tomorrow! The temperature dropped, the heating went on and we prepared for winter conditions! I think a later start for tomorrow may be advisable. Possibly as late as 7am. We also have neighbours. A Dutch couple have moved next to us in there Volvo they are sleeping in, so we have looked out cups for them to help them defrost in the morning.
Highs – not climbing
Lows – not climbingNote – weather conditions are vital to enjoyment. Looking through the binoculars at the soggy climbers they looked miserable.
21st Bruneck/Falzarego
With the amazing overnight storms we headed to Bruneck where the weather was warmer but just as wet. We were informed that Austria and Germany are much cheaper than Italy, so to hold off buying too much! We wandered did a little shopping and had a siesta (due to the bad night’s sleep with the storm and a possible rock fall nearby that awoke us with our hearts pounding). We made use of the cron4 pool then back to the pass where the temperature was quite chilly. With the trusty thermometer outside we had a reading of under 5degrees, but through the night it must have been close to freezing.
Highs – resupplies, swim, siesta
Lows – ate too many datesNote – Dolomites feel more like home every day.
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