Tuesday 15 July 1980 - diarist: Colin - Hanauer Hutte circuit
As the rain patters
on the 'Force Ten' flysheet, five exhausted hikers sit and steam. The beef
Well, today
started with Martin streaking between the tents to transport the breakfast. The
rain eased and we set off on our predetermined route at 8:15. The first hour
was enlivened by sightings of a marmot and a chamois.
We climbed to
Gufelseesjoch, and seeing the inviting summit of Kogelsee Sp. 1000 feet above,
we popped up to bag our second Alp.
We continued our
circular route via the Gufelhutte, and Gufelgrasjoch, to the Steinseehutte. This
could not be described as a ridge walk, in fact we went up and down more times
than Joan Collins' zip.
On our return
from the Steinseehutte we attempted to ascend the Dremel Sp. After about 400
feet there was a minority of one in favour of continuing, so I came back with
the rest.
All in all a tiring but very satisfying day - if the weather would improve the views would be superb...
... Meanwhile, up at the Hutte, despite all attempts to encourage me to do otherwise, this will definitely be a short concise entry.... Still, other memories / events of the day...
- Martin and Dave's method of descent,
which is unable to distinguish between snow and grass;
- Dave's method of ascent with the ice
axe on the downhill side - if he slips he uses his hand to balance and flails
the ice axe in the air - this causes the person behind to wish he had his brown
corduroys on;
- Ruaridh cuts the best steps - try
and follow him;
- ICI colleagues up at the hut.
That's all folks!!
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