Sunday, September 30, we are on stage at the foot of Gran Sasso of Italy, to scale the summit of Corno Grande (2912 m), the highest peak in the Apennines. A major flaw is the absence of Dominic 'or' fair ', held in Rome from university commitments. Delivery is then made by the indefatigable organizer Fabio with his girlfriend Katie, Henry, Tutino, the Dott.Giacobbe and Mr. Gennaro, besides myself. We used the support of a qualified mountain guide, which Cyrus Sertorelli.
But let's chronicle of the day: after an overnight stay in area Prati di Tivo (TE), alarm clock at 5:00, breakfast and departure around 6:00 in the morning, equipped with headlamps. The easy ascent to the Virgin Mary (2050 m) is therefore took place at sunrise, and as the pictures show an impeccable Fabio, the troop has repeatedly referred to admire the breathtaking scenery that opened behind us. But what opened our eyes was not the least, the massive rock mass of the Gran Sasso ready to challenge comes in the colors of dawn, which are projected on the snow on the rock, it seems to assist a spell. There are already seven when we left the Valley of the Crows and stolen us towards the Pass of the ladder, dodging large urban rock and landslide debris. Start now challenging the first leg of the climb, made even harder by the ice, so we rely on a fixed rope to climb this short stretch and set out on the snow to the Franchetti refuge (2433 m). Short stop for a hot tea and to consult with other hikers on the conditions of the peak and then starts up again, but after a short distance we stopped again to fit the crampons, given the large quantity of snow fallen in previous days. We are on the horns of the two saddle (2547 m), a wonderful vantage point that allows us to Pizzo Intermesoli and admire the magnificent stone fire and ice. Behind us we leave the Little Horn, another glance of unparalleled value. The climb continues keeping a high level of safety, so the use of crampons accompany the use of harnesses and ropes. Climb therefore preserved, and we are on the Vallone dei Ginepri. Here we present another stretch of railway, which brings us to the Passo del Cannone, about 2700 meters. The snow now seems to have vanished, at least for now, by the action of the wind. Fabio providential to properly report that the transition us back to the road home with a cairn, to avoid getting lost. It seems almost made for us, but at the climax, when perhaps already anticipate the taste of the summit, here we are facing another snowfield. Obligation to crampons, but this time for me is not really possible to continue due to the risks run by the insufficiency of the equipment. It 'been a bad sharp pain in my heart this, but the advice of an expert guide as dolomite Sertorelli Cyrus could not pass unnoticed on my part. Continue to the summit only now close Fabio, and Henry Tutino. The cross on top this time I see her only in photographs, but do not miss the opportunity to come back, remained a challenge between me and this peak. Of course for me to give up the top it was painful, and I do not know if tomorrow I will be able in such situations again to take such a wise decision, and especially do not know if I will be so good to find yourself a danger in front of my path.
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