
Traverse of the Weissmies (up SSE ridge, descending WNW flank), climbed as equals with a friend. Both routes Alpine PD.
Logged as a Winter QMD as several aspects of WML syllabus covered/encountered:
- substantial grade 1 rocky ridge terrain on ascent; steep, consequential snow slopes (grade 1 in descent
- crampons and one axe used extensively
- primary responsibility for planning the day
- mixed visibility and attention paid to navigation
- mixed conditions (variable snow condition/ice)
- ascent of a significant mountain included in the day
- 5+ hour duration