Some thoughts and reports from outings...
Blogs from some outdoor adventures.....
Having walked back to Arolla after our adventure to La Cabane des Dix, the weather apps were now getting a good bashing as we decided where to head next. A familiar location was showing the best signs and we headed for Saas Grund. Rock climbing had been on the agenda, but the plummeting temperatures and snow to a lower than usual level, saw us looking for ferrata fun! Usually a busy bustling valley, we arrived and immediately noticed how quiet it was-end of the summer season (or so we thought!)… Next morning we headed up the Hohsaas cable car and disembarked at the middle station. About 40 minutes later and we were clipping onto the steel wires. 900metres of ferrata fun now lay ahead of us. The weather was overcast but any icy gale was blowing but our steady progress upwards kept us warm!! Soon we were enjoying airy positions and climbing the ladders towards the top of the first peak. A new bridge has been erected – however Gerry had already done this route and was keen to try the variant. Initially I thougt this may be the easier option , however this was quickly dismissed as a narrow rooftop arête had to be cross – utilising a snow filled crack about the width of a ba hair to teeter across! The next section up to the summit from the col was the highlight. Airy scrambling with sections where there was a lot of space under our feet were enjoyed. Verglas and patches of snow meant concentration was required! The strengthening gales had the advantage of clearing the cloud and by the time the summit was reached, the skies were turning blue. What a grand summit and the views were great. Looking over to the Weissmeis and Trift glacier we noticed a huge avalanche tip and number helicopters circling. Not good sign. We headed back down the path and were soon enjoying the sunshine. We caught the cable car and headed back to the hotel, thoroughly satisfied with our outing J Later I googled the avalanche- turns out it was caused by glacier collapse and the village had been evacuated 24 hrs before we arrived !! Certainly explained why it was so quiet!!!
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