Ascents in Südtirol as Tick or First ascent

My first proper via ferrata, without the proper gear of course ( stupid climber). Mostly climbed the rock, about grade 6. Some pretty outrageous territory but it annoyed me as much as an over bolted sport climb because I kept forgetting I was tethered. Nice and quiet- both the route and the lack of motor traffic because the roads are closed today and are for bikes only. I got Dave to drop me at carpark before the curfew, and walked back to our place in Corvara via the eastern descent.

Sehr schöne Tour die Schneefelder waren früh morgens noch gut gefroren. Vorsicht im leichten Gelände am Anfang (Steinschlag). Wir haben auf Hintergrathütte geschlafen und sind über den Normalweg abgestiegen.

im Abstieg, Aufstieg Daumenkante

An amazing day of climbing! Outrageous position with wild exposure and insanely beautiful views. Continually interesting and varied climbing, with everything from steep sections to airy slab traverses, to perfect hand and fist jams, to corner offwidth. Never thought I would need chuck in a funky knee bar 200m up a wall! And topping out the tower was a magnificent feeling! Ended the day with a slightly spicy scramble down.