After a half-day trip yesterday to the Simplon I was left wanting to make a nice trip in the area. Marzio slap me, probably not very convinced of snow and still smarting from the usual marble itself (when they will realize that the crupper should be kept open and cleared the gully with the charges or hold it there and then disgraced himself !!!), are all alone. I get up early, have breakfast at 8 am and already the streets are Pomatt.
The reputation of this valley is well deserved: it seems that time has frozen for a hundred years ago. The road to Riale to arrive in the heart of Formazza, but to go beyond serve only the legs. What a beautiful place and surreal. Parking in the village Frua and already I see the tracks that lead up.
I take this opportunity and I get easily to the back. Following the track, I realize there are many differences between the sticks and skins. The climb is less steep with more development. It seems to dance between the humps trying the line more profitable. Ah, how I still have to learn!! Thinking back to yesterday, I realize that I have yet to accrue much experience.
After an hour coming off the top of the first. From here you can point directly to Nefelgiù .... EMH ... not really ... there are two directly from the compartment over the ... which means to replace the skins brought her back ... or a lot with the split!!
keep on climbing in total silence. If it were not for these old tracks would think of having the wrong road. There is no soul. Even the nearby mountains. It 's a heady loneliness, a deep silence in which we are not used. After the first Conchetta tracks are divided.
To the left is a convenient point in less than an hour. In addition, the snow seems really nice. Straight to the second basin and the valley up to the final horn. Well two more hours. But I'm not here for the snow, but to explore these places. Shooting straight. Arrival at the downstream end
. We have now, just missing.
Allocation shipped but after only half an hour I have to stop to catch his breath ... leave ... 15 more minutes and then stop ... stop ... the division and I lack the strength. Suddenly his legs trudge. Gitarella the past and stop for the knee is felt. M'impongo to reach the saddle where the sun shines. With head and heart arrival exhausted. Are 100 meters from the summit but I do not anymore. I enjoy the sun, sheltered from wind and eat beholding the breathtaking views.
Downhill snow is compact. I was hoping that this valley had tightly protected more by the wind. There are areas revealed other areas hard and softer. In this hellish mix I get distracted and do quite a tumble after only two corners! We must get focused, responsive and low as yesterday. We must enjoy the descent! Allotment and find the rhythm. Place a rock and then I give myself a jump cut to the right to view up a valley. I stop on entry to assess the snow. E 'completely virgin. I toss decided to pull on till the end. ... Snow fantastic!! I can make a dozen turns to scream ... and is it really worth it.
Check the bottom of the basin and are forced to walk. There are a few meters and I do not want to disassemble call skins ... but it sinks and I make a hard beast. I put the table ... still nice curves to the second basin. Given the past experience and the difference increased ripello and easily step beyond. In the end I realize that is an impossible and even if it is better to avoid, like having ricalzare snowshoes.
are on the top of the hill. From there is a continuous descent to the car to beautiful hills and valleys.
The sun-warmed snow has formed a crust but annoying me the most enjoyment with surfing ... I earned every inch curved ones and I will not waste them.
Check the machine very satisfied. "Ski touring in Valdossola "is becoming one of my favorite books. We have to go!
N: B: TO ADDRESS SECURITY IN AN Off Piste (even the most 'trivial near the slopes) and' needs you HAVE transceiver (ON TRANSMISSION IN) shovel and probe. Improvised NOT IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE AREA OR SNOW. ASK A QUALIFIED ALL INFORMATION ON THE CONDITIONS OF DANGEROUS ROUTES AND AREAS THAT ONLY THOSE AWARE OF THE POST. ESSENTIAL FOR MAXIMUM SECURITY AND 'PLAN FOR A HOUSE THAT YOU WANT TO TAKE TIME off-piste skiing, but do not stop THE ONLY BULLETIN: SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK THE POST CAREFULLY THE CONDITIONS OF THE ROUTE AND DECIDE WHETHER TO LAST TIME TO GIVE UP IF IT IS 'TOO RISKY OR SECURE.