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Friday, March 29th  
A great climbing course in very mixed conditions

A great climbing course in very mixed conditions
I have just returned from the C2 course of the NKBV (Dutch climbing association) in the Stubia Alps in Austria. We had a great week, I passed the course and we managed to reach the top of the Zuckerhutl on the way. What struck me most though, was the extreme conditions we encountered. We went from blazing sunshine to steady snowfall. Of course you can read all about these conditions, but it is quite something else to hear your ice axe humming on your rucksack.

Sadly there was no snow left on the Zuckerhutl and I would love to go back in May or June to try the north face of this mountain when it is in a climable condition. Austria is a long way away though.

All in all a great week and lots of respect for our guide Stephan.