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Vinatzer on the Third Sella Tower: busy, and a lot of waiting
A very good route, mostly clean protection — and two very slow Englishmen ahead of us, who turned out to be good company.
Fehrmann on the Stabelerturm: finding the belay first
After some initial hunting for the stance, very good — and we had it to ourselves.
Winklerturm: the Piaz variant instead of the Winkler crack
Second Vajolet tower of the day. The first pitch was fully bolted, after which it went back to normal.
Delagokante: the better plan B
After bailing on Punta Emma, we tacked on the airiest 4+ in the Dolomites on a whim.
Kasnapoff: easy, good, and busy accordingly
The classic north route on the Second Sella Tower. Then up to the Vajolet hut by mountain bike in the evening.
Stegerkante: into the wrong crack
An easy start to the Dolomites trip. We went right instead of left on the second pitch — and the crux is brutally polished.
Dibona route: 17 pitches moving together
Done on the second attempt. The lower section went in three hours, after which Franzi was pretty spent.
Gelbe Kante: on the route just before seven
A superb route on the Tre Cime. The first belay is a hanging one for no good reason — there's a decent stance just above it.
Vinatzer on the Piz Ciavazes: an overhanging offwidth
A good alpine route. The 6+ pitch through the overhanging shoulder crack is spectacular and very airy.
Via del Calice: 13 hours car to car
14 pitches, all on gear, and a party ahead of us. Then we got the descent wrong.
Delenda Cartago: sport plaisir in the Dolomites
Superb rock and the best bolting you'll find. Second route of the day on the First Sella Tower.
Schober: freezing, because no sun
A good alpine route on the First Sella Tower. Bolted belays, enough pitons on the harder pitches.