
Ascent of Alphubel (up SE ridge - PD, descending E flank - PD-), climbed as equals with a friend.
Logged as a Winter QMD as several aspects of WML syllabus covered/encountered:
- substantial grade 1 rocky ridge terrain followed by long steep grade I snow on ascent; steep, consequential snow slopes (grade I) 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