Ice climbing Dolomites 2008
I cannot get rid of the feeling that I'm working for holidays.. This time I was in Italy. Some say "again", I say "one more time", but for sure not the last one :)
This time we took an ice climbing course. It was nice to discover a narrow valley close to Sottoguda full of waterfalls all covered by a number of winter climbers. Val gardena for the second day was also nice, but not so impressive. Nevertheless, the two stage waterfall with a warning sign "NO ice climbing" and a constructions place for a new tunnel just below the waterfall improved the situation.
Ice climbing is really hard mentally, because you must trust the crampons and the tools, but not your legs and fingers. It's cold, because the walls are always in the shadow even in the sunny Alps. It's expensive, because of the price of specially designed tools. It's dangerous, because walking on the ice is always risky. It's what I like, but I don't believe I've enough power to make it professionally and lead climb on a winter route. Nevertheless, it's really fun ;)
Well one vacation is over.. It's time to plan another one. For the next independence day. But first, I'd really thank you, guys, for a company, fun, Bologna, sledge riding, good wine, food culture, and many other things. Shortly, thank you guys for a perfect vacation and being with us... I really appreciate it ;)
