Lientzer Dolomiten 2014 - Live and learn
Live and learn, learn by doing. Very basic stuff to remember.
- Never underestimate the approaching time.
- It can take surprisingly long time to find the beginning of the route.
- It also takes more or less time to check all the gear again and again. And yes, you need to check all that gear more than once.
- Make realistic time estimations and calculations for all the pitches.
- Perform everything faster. Climb faster, set up anchors faster, clean anchors faster, eat faster, enjoy the view faster..
- Don't tangle the ropes. Just don't.
- Setting sun is beautiful but it's the last notice to go home.
- In case you don't mind that notice be prepared to rappel faster - nights are damn cold up there.
- Billion star view is perfect but you really need to get down if you don't have a proper bivvy equipment. Rappel faster.
- Breathe deep and don't panic. Panic doesn't help you. Untangled ropes, headlamps and good company will.
