The Kiene route in question was climbed by Ernst and Kurt Kiene who were active before World War I. Theirs is also a very popular route on Castelletto Inferiore--not far from Cima Brenta. It would be an interesting coincidence if SPer David were related to these other two Kienes. I'm glad you liked the page. Thanks!
You may link to my Bocchette Alte route page on the group page. I don't remember the upper part of the normal north route being a problem, but this was in 1997
Thanks for the suggestion about the link and for posting some nice pictures. It was my first time on Cima Brenta, but Gabriele has dug up a picture from a few years back that shows the extent of the change at the top of Vedretta Nord. The crossing proper is probably easier now, because there is no snow. However, said crossing is at least two meters lower than it used to be. The descent into the notch and the ascent out of it are UIAA III, more or less. The vedretta itself is downright scary. There were two spontaneous rockfalls while we were there, one of them pretty sizable.
I was happy to be back in the Brenta Dolomites after 21 years, but the demise of the vedrettas was definitely a sad note.
Wonderful page! Four stars to both of you, Fabio and Gabriele (a lot of coordination is seen here). I'm happy that you made this obviously nice joint tour (and perhaps others too).
Thanks, Vid. It was a pleasure to meet Gabriele. Unfortunately, my time was limited and Cima Brenta was the only climb we did. There should be more opportunities in the future, though.
desainme - Aug 5, 2005 9:28 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentI am surprised that this summit is the second tallest of the group. I see there is a route named for Kiene (David?) Anyway a very nice page.
brenta - Aug 5, 2005 10:16 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThe Kiene route in question was climbed by Ernst and Kurt Kiene who were active before World War I. Theirs is also a very popular route on Castelletto Inferiore--not far from Cima Brenta. It would be an interesting coincidence if SPer David were related to these other two Kienes. I'm glad you liked the page. Thanks!
Mathias Zehring - Aug 6, 2005 1:26 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled Commentvery well-written page about your name's patron!
You may link to my Bocchette Alte route page on the group page. I don't remember the upper part of the normal north route being a problem, but this was in 1997
brenta - Aug 6, 2005 8:49 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the suggestion about the link and for posting some nice pictures. It was my first time on Cima Brenta, but Gabriele has dug up a picture from a few years back that shows the extent of the change at the top of Vedretta Nord. The crossing proper is probably easier now, because there is no snow. However, said crossing is at least two meters lower than it used to be. The descent into the notch and the ascent out of it are UIAA III, more or less. The vedretta itself is downright scary. There were two spontaneous rockfalls while we were there, one of them pretty sizable.
I was happy to be back in the Brenta Dolomites after 21 years, but the demise of the vedrettas was definitely a sad note.
Johan Heersink - Aug 6, 2005 7:19 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page!
Bor - Aug 6, 2005 7:51 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentBravo brenta great page of Cima Brenta! :-)
brenta - Aug 6, 2005 8:52 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
tiziana - Aug 6, 2005 12:00 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page :)
brenta - Aug 6, 2005 12:12 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentGrazie!
brenta - Aug 6, 2005 8:05 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
Vid Pogachnik - Aug 7, 2005 4:29 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWonderful page! Four stars to both of you, Fabio and Gabriele (a lot of coordination is seen here). I'm happy that you made this obviously nice joint tour (and perhaps others too).
brenta - Aug 7, 2005 5:34 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks, Vid. It was a pleasure to meet Gabriele. Unfortunately, my time was limited and Cima Brenta was the only climb we did. There should be more opportunities in the future, though.
brenta - Aug 7, 2005 5:16 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
brenta - Aug 7, 2005 5:16 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
Ed F - Aug 7, 2005 12:19 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page.
brenta - Aug 7, 2005 12:35 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
mtwashingtonmonroe - Aug 8, 2005 8:18 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNIce page!
-Britt
brenta - Aug 8, 2005 8:56 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!
Larry V - Aug 8, 2005 8:30 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGood information, directions, and photos. Beautiful area.
brenta - Aug 8, 2005 8:57 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks!