#hochtour
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Cosmiques ridge: finishing with the Vallée Blanche descent
Exposed but easy, and first away from the hut again. Perfect weather all day.
Point Lachenal: the skis were a stupid idea
A great traverse in great weather. We should just have left the skis behind.
Chéré Couloir: freezing, but excellent
First route of the Chamonix week. The weather was mediocre, the ice wasn't.
Biancograt: 3 a.m. start, completely done by evening
An iced-up snow ridge, two ice screws and a very long day on Piz Bernina.
Stüdlgrat: caught in a snowstorm
A fine route on the Großglockner, but freezing, partly iced, and a long wait behind a club group.
Fußstein north arête: away at 3 a.m. on mountain bikes
A good route with a glacier. Passed two parties on the fourth pitch, then moved together to the summit.