0530 alarm, 0600 breakfast, 0700 departure on the first tough climb from the Mont Fort hut above Verbier to Col de la Chaux (2931 m). About half way up we encountered the first of the racers in the Patrol des Glaciers from Zermatt to Verbier. The fastest do what we plan in 3 days in 6 1/2 hours rather putting our efforts to shame. Later there was a flood of racers, becoming a significant feature over the next 2 or 3 hours.
After a short descent it was skins on again for the long ascent to Rosablanche (3336) in sun, getting steadily hotter, which took us until 1155. The view from the top was stunning with The Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and many more peaks in view. After a good look round and lots of photos we roped up for the clamber back down the short ridge to our skis and had a wonderful ski down to the Prafleuri Hut in time for lunch where we are now enjoying beer(s) and rosti, in baking sun. So we're at the half way stage, but with some daunting days to come.
One thing we've noticed in the last two days is that Europe is flying again!
Philip and James
After a short descent it was skins on again for the long ascent to Rosablanche (3336) in sun, getting steadily hotter, which took us until 1155. The view from the top was stunning with The Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and many more peaks in view. After a good look round and lots of photos we roped up for the clamber back down the short ridge to our skis and had a wonderful ski down to the Prafleuri Hut in time for lunch where we are now enjoying beer(s) and rosti, in baking sun. So we're at the half way stage, but with some daunting days to come.
One thing we've noticed in the last two days is that Europe is flying again!
Philip and James
Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.... Lao Tzu
ReplyDeletehave you had any non-being moments? JudithXX
And again the words of Lao Tzu, concerning your racers in the Patrol des Glaciers, "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished" ...Keep going, You are fast enough!! JXX!!
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