Ice Climbing
Valpusteria
Italy
Sunday, February 4: Change of Plans
Initially, I had an Ultra Trail planned for this day in Vaals, South Limburg, but an exciting opportunity arose when Wilco van Rooijen invited me to go ice climbing in Italy. Deciding to prioritize climbing over the Ultra Trail, I embarked on a journey with Wilco to Valpusteria, Italy, where we met the rest of the group and prepared for the upcoming ice climbing adventure.
Monday, February 5: Ice Climbing Adventure Begins
After a refreshing night’s sleep, we geared up and headed to a nearby valley, where we tackled an ice wall that the group had scouted the day before. Splitting into rope teams, I climbed alongside Cas and Bert, enjoying the varied terrain and stages of the route. After reaching the top and descending via abseil, we engaged in some dry-tooling on a nearby rock wall before returning to Luttach for a well-deserved meal.
Wednesday, February 7: Scaling New Heights
Feeling the urge to ascend higher after two days of ice climbing, Wilco and I set our sights on the Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites. Taking the cable car up to the Serauta intermediate station, I ventured to Punta Rocca alone, overcoming doubts and embracing the steep route to reach the summit. Despite strong winds, I captured breathtaking views before safely descending and reuniting with Wilco. We then made our way back to Valpusteria, stopping for a meal in Corvara along the way.
Thursday, February 8: Ice Climbing and Farewells
As Jeroen departed early for the Dutch Coast Trail, the rest of us embarked on snowshoeing to the Kasselerhütte. Meanwhile, Cas, Melvin, and I explored ice climbing spots, eventually discovering a thrilling route behind a frozen waterfall. After an exhilarating climb and descent, we returned to the house, where the group decided to head home the next day due to the weather forecast. We concluded our adventure with a delightful meal at a local pizzeria, reflecting on a fantastic week of ice climbing and camaraderie.
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