Upon arrival at the circus de Gredos, kings Almanzor and Galana , arouse the interest of anyone who exceeds the height of the Barrerones. However, a more leisurely and thorough observation, we discover this formidable mountain, sometimes unjustly forgotten.
This time, without a precedent, we woke up early. We left at 6 in Madrid and at 8.30 we platform in Hoyos del Espino. Send "Pigs" hanging on our backs, and our enthusiasm keeps us from outside the long journey ahead.
follow the path that leads to the Laguna Grande.
Within minutes we reached the meadow pools and cross the river of the same name.
We the Barrerones and circus shows in all its glory.
Once this first climb, we descend z laz always going to Laguna. On the left Casquerazo , which ascended Last year at this time.
We can see the lake, still frozen, and shelter deep Elola Circus.
We took the road which leads to the circus of Five Lakes.
10.30 and believe that it is time for lunch. Behind, our objective is watching us closely.
sandwich
After the sun starts to hit, the first ramps before the canal boom are particularly harsh.
The "guy in the deck" is soon to visit me, I'm hopelessly behind.
Again, Quater, will open the weight of snow mark on this spring.
Gone are the Morezón , which seen from here, offers endless possibilities.
continue to make progress along the beautiful canal of the pen.
to reach the end of it where the views are amazing: Blades of Blades, and Ameal Paul Mansur.
The Three Brothers and Casquerazo.
now move diagonally along the hillside.
Behind the cut Morezón and down the lagoon.
We reached a small landing.
From here, the doubts arise. There are several tracks and we could not locate the top. Then we would know that that plane was trying to guide us.
Quater says here.
And I, lacking in personality and approach, I follow.
Until craggy.
We have already eaten the cake, he says, paraphrasing the great Iñaki Ochoa de Olza, we need not eat the icing too.
Well, let's try, I'm here to see ... I reply.
And he also flaunting its lack of personality, I remain.
found my way! a steep channel mixed at 65 °, I left the summit after a small climb of II degrees. This is my face:
Your turn companion
We got on top of Hill of the Gardens.
From here, north of Mansur seems to demand something. I think we owe a visit.
The slender Galana, also demands our attention.
and the knife of knives the wrong channel called "easy", one of our next goals.
rope that we walk to the summit and had not been wrong to use before., We will be very good for rappelling the last part. There are several tapes in good condition to fall.
We collect the rope and leave behind the most tilted.
A long downhill very soft snow ahead.
to Laguna, at the base of Morezón.
Quater
Good job!
With this snow, the descent is very fast.
After the Laguna, now we climb to the top of the Barrerones.
The Hill of the Gardens observed our withdrawal, Great Mountain.
Activity: mountaineering
near Navacepeda de Tormes, Castilla y León (Spain)
distance: 8.38 miles
min Altitude: 1,651 meters max: 2,467 meters Vertical
Cumulative. rise: 978 feet, downhill:
233 meters Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 5 hours 38 minutes
Date: April 19, 2011
Ends at start point (loop): No Coordinates
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The track, one way:
A video courtesy of Quater, just clarifies some aspects of the climb ... or maybe not!
Until next time friends.
