Monday, February 7, 2011

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Foratulas, W. face Spa Panticosa, February 1

July Benede and Elizabeth St. John, toward the Foratulas, plagued by high winds NE


Foratulas , face west. Panticosa Spa
February 1, 2011
July Beneden, Carlos Budria, Isabel San Juan, Enrique Recio and Jorge G ª-Dihinx
Original path to Foratulas, very well marked in their route with signs placed by Sendero Limit that enable direct descent through the forest. We
hand and Budrio July, knowledgeable experts Foratulas massif, an area ignored by skiers until released them. Leaving
House toward the paraludes and take the normal route Tablate on the bottom of the valley to the east. Soon we cross the river (on a large rock feature ", ha, ha) using the metal ladder Waterfall Kumbu ice, put themselves one summer. Shortly after crossing the river, instead of going to the east in the center of the valley that goes to Tablate we turn 90 degrees to the right-hand for spinning toward the south by forest area and clear, like going to collide with the walls of the castle .
Soon, a barrier of trees, distinguish a first red disc! Eureka! Key point. From there comes a flank exposed to avalanches, first horizontally and then a gentle descent to a plain that leads into the "bar of Foratulas." In this key step in the record we cherish. We adopted the protocol of avalanches and we crossed one by one, watching your partner from safe, séase behind a tree. The flank is easily done and, despite cuts in July causes snow with their skis, the tests are almost negative. Only managed to break a small plate that does not stop moving. Strong winds are starting to form new plates that day and the risk increases for the following day Notable.
After gentle descent we reached the plain gives way to the refrigerator of Foratulas , he does not see the sun until well into February (blog photo is taken in March). Halfway Up, shade and high winds forced us to stop and take shelter by adopting the protocol of hypothermia (Ha ha). July says: "When I start to not speak well, is that something goes wrong." We cherish all the layers we have. I 5 in the body and 3 on the head (+ helmet!) And we resumed the ascent. The trace e Isabel Budrio we are opening is covered with snow quickly vented and not useful. We must band together to that the track will be useful to the group. Finally we
final shoulder and we see the sun. What joy! Our route merges there with going up the north channel (normal route). Henry will stay in the sun and relax while the rest continue towards the summit.
As we reached the pass of Foratulas, violent winds push us from behind. In the pass the Venturi effect gives gusts of 90 km / hour. Is only the final paddle to the top, which is vented and without the snow fall on Friday. It is very hard, but it marked the group's footprint to boot up 2 days before (also July). Isabel
company decides to go down to Henry. July Budrio skis are removed, they are put between back and backpack and a pis-pas begin to rise, without crampons, carved by the footprint of the previous day. I shout that they follow, on foot and without crampons.
The wind is horrible and you feel heat or story. No time to put crampons or to remove the bag and tie the skis. Copying to those who know, I get the fakir ducking a ski directly after another between backpack and climb back behind them. My fingers are freezing when recording a video of the edge to the wind. Finally reached the top, where I expect July and ice cold Budrio, but with a smile from ear to ear. After photo of top, start the ski descent from above, looking for the snow that the snow is hard. We came to Henry and Elizabeth skiing. There just the wind and the sea is good to little sun. It is now enjoying the 30cm of snow the previous Friday. There are many areas of powder snow to enjoy.
And we do, enjoying the top of the rope or bar of Foratulas. Arriving down the rope, avoid follow straight down, then a cut would. To this end, Path limit and put 3 red disks in three trees, indicating that we flanking gentle descent to the right. Case of not wanting to go down the direct path of the forest, tracing should footprint of the climb-down that stretch was, being uncomfortable now upload without skins on skis.
Therefore, the best option is to download by following the red discs and yellow hoses (strategically placed in the branches of trees) in direct descent to the Spa. Start here
a treasure hunt in which you make 8 or 9 turns and stops to see the next clue. There is always a red light or a piece of yellow hose to the front (if you're on the right path, of course). And so we find the clues as shouting: "Disco rojoooo!," Amarillaaaaaa hose! ". We are like children playing in a magical forest.
The lower parts are very fair with snow and spend some tables, but is left to do. Eye because some sections of the forest are somewhat technical, requiring short turn in tight quarters. We arrived at the Spa just behind the stairs of Bel House, descends Julio chuss for the final day air.
Great winter day. Whole course of mountain slopes which Henry, Isabel and I have learned a lot. Through July and their enseñanzaas Budrio and showing the original route.
To give a better idea of \u200b\u200bthe route, it is best click on the picasa album where are the pictures of the key steps.
Jorge
Picture taken from March 2009 Pondiellos

After crossing the river turn to the south by a forest Unknown

us

July Budrio across the flank while and I hope vigilantes, both behind a tree


Panoramic pictures during the two flanking


The plain entrance to the bar of
Foratulas

Jib, comme il faut and warm, the fridge of
Foratulas

July and Isabel on the shoulder that will take us to the hill of Foratulas



Budrio, silhouetted, follows the trail of Julio and Isabel

magical lights coming to pass of
Foratulas



Snow is vented as carved on the walls north of Foratulas


very strong winds in the final edge to Foratulas


Portrait with Budrio and July on top


Budrio July and in the first ramp from the top



Searching snow from snow so hard that Finger discovered


After reaching areas not guyed, Julio continued to enjoy like a free-rider



who claimed to ski powder snow levels are needed wide and carving? Here is July with skis straight and narrow those before. All a "free-rider"!


Flying to the House

Isabel and Harry, looking at the piece of yellow hose that suggests we are on the right track down


A final air after skiing down the stairs of Bel House, Spa Panticosa


If I can no longer enjoy so much more ...


Finally rest of the Random Movement, which today are good whiplash

and red bunting, the Foratulas already fallen. Jorge

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