In the old guide books, southwest arete is rated as UIAA II. In july 2009 I was informed by the guardian of the Coaz hut, that, due to glacier retreat, the passage from the glacier upon the rocks of Fuorcla dal Glüschaint is becoming more and more difficult. In periods with low snow there is now a 40 m high (!!) wall with loose rocks and UIAA grade IV (!) before you get on Fuorcla dal Glüschaint. A fixed belay for rapelling will be installed soon this year (2009) to facilitate the descend.
selinunte01 - Jul 22, 2009 4:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Southwest arete - importantIn the old guide books, southwest arete is rated as UIAA II. In july 2009 I was informed by the guardian of the Coaz hut, that, due to glacier retreat, the passage from the glacier upon the rocks of Fuorcla dal Glüschaint is becoming more and more difficult. In periods with low snow there is now a 40 m high (!!) wall with loose rocks and UIAA grade IV (!) before you get on Fuorcla dal Glüschaint. A fixed belay for rapelling will be installed soon this year (2009) to facilitate the descend.