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Northern Helmets
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I recently asked a question on this group about suggested routes around
the Pyrenees (thanks for all the replies!)
One night on our trip would probably be at the Goriz hut on the Spanish
side, with the obvious option of climing Monte Perdido the next day.
I appreciate that:
(a) there may be an altitude issue - though we have climbed higher than
this in the USA.
(b) possibility(!) of bad weather
But the concern I have is the under-foot conditions. Is there any need
for snow and ice skills - we have none?
I am happy to be at the hut, and if the conditions dictate not climb
Monte Perdido, I guess the question is on a good day is it possible to
do it without ice axe etc.?
Any help appreciated.
the Pyrenees (thanks for all the replies!)
One night on our trip would probably be at the Goriz hut on the Spanish
side, with the obvious option of climing Monte Perdido the next day.
I appreciate that:
(a) there may be an altitude issue - though we have climbed higher than
this in the USA.
(b) possibility(!) of bad weather
But the concern I have is the under-foot conditions. Is there any need
for snow and ice skills - we have none?
I am happy to be at the hut, and if the conditions dictate not climb
Monte Perdido, I guess the question is on a good day is it possible to
do it without ice axe etc.?
Any help appreciated.