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Hi all,

My climbing team is planning a trip to the eastern Alps between the 1st and 15th of April, this year. We're looking for a moderate, alpine route(s) that would be in condition. I know couloirs are probably out, but classic face/ridge climbs in the PD/PD+/AD range would be great, especially if the climbs involve glacier travel and the potential for a high camp.

I've already taken a look at Großglockner and Triglav but have no idea what to expect "between" seasons there.

Any info at all is much appreciated!

HI
Start of April can be still very good in Slovenia, but in the case that here will be quite hot like more then 20C in the valley then contition can be quite wet. I climb Triglav north wall (Slovenian route-easier one) even durin 1st of May. You can still get some good ridge or couloir on north side. Also you can find some interest stuff in Jezersko region, Martuljek, Mangart. Anyway you must be very early in the morning in that time of the year. If you want I can give you some more info. You could ask even late in March when we will see how is with snow. This year the snow come very late and not to much. Maybe we can even meet somewhere and do some good route together.

Be very careful of avalanches! Take a look daily reports here
http://meteo.arso.gov.si/met/sl/weather ... avalanche/

Maybe you can consider something more safe such as Debela pec ridge with amazing views:)