Valle Spluga

Valle Spluga

Went to Italy to ice climb but in late February they were having a bit of a heatwave! But, we found these fantastic ice falls (Borghetto) in Valle Spluga, near the border of Switzerland. Had the place all to ourselves, what a treat.
icypeak
on Mar 18, 2012 6:43 am
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Gabriele Roth

Gabriele Roth - Mar 18, 2012 10:19 am - Voted 10/10

you were a little unlucky ...

this icefall normally is much higher ...
but it's really very fine :)

icypeak

icypeak - Mar 18, 2012 3:09 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: you were a little unlucky ...

Yes it sure was fine! But, because of the hot weather, I consider myself quite lucky that we found any ice at all in the whole country!

lcarreau

lcarreau - Mar 19, 2012 12:18 am - Voted 10/10

Re: you were a little unlucky ...

That's one massive chunk of icy beauty ...

it's making me hungry for an Eskimo Pie.

icypeak

icypeak - Mar 19, 2012 8:45 am - Hasn't voted

Re: you were a little unlucky ...

Oh Larry Larry...is there anything that does not make you hungry? No need to answer that :-)

EricChu

EricChu - Mar 19, 2012 2:43 am - Voted 10/10

Very impressive!

This photo has a lot of dimension, also thanks to the person one sees climbing the ice - gives a great perspective! Also, the ice looks beautiful!
Congratulations on your Photo of the Day and greetings,
Eric

icypeak

icypeak - Mar 19, 2012 8:46 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Very impressive!

Hi Eric
Thanks very much! Yes, it was a beautiful chunk of ice, for those that like that kind of thing (like me!!). Quite a varied route up. take care, Sylva

samira - Mar 19, 2012 7:08 am - Voted 10/10

Hi

It is very very beautiful
I like such places.good luck

icypeak

icypeak - Mar 19, 2012 8:47 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Hi

Thank you! Yes, I like places like this too...it was so peaceful there, can't wait to go back already!

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