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nice tour.

@gams1: that rat is a nutria

Statistically definitely crampons (but depends on what kind of snow you'll walk on and of course where you'll go)...

@svetilnik:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFKMeujk1to
Like that, in principle this loop (slider) is used. But it's always clipped to the harness (carabiner or cowboy knot).

P.S.
At the end, the "French" way of holding the ice axe is shown,...

@pater_B: http://www.garmont.com/it/contatti you write to them or call them (ita/eng) and they'll let you know or send them home if you know the exact size and model.
You can find the sellers at this address: http://www.garmont.com/it/store-locator

Vibram is just a brand; there are different sole profiles of that brand... so there are differences between them and some Vibram soles can perform better than others...

Probably inadequate psychophysical preparation was to blame...

I have BD poles and after 2 years except few scratches and handle wear nothing shows... (poles I mostly use in snow or long/tiring dry paths)

http://www.kibuba.com/pohodniska-oprema/pohodniske-palice-c2278/zlozljive/trodelne/pohodniske-palice-black-diamond-trail

http://www.kibuba.com/pohodniska-oprema/pohodniske-palice-c2278/zlozljive/trodelne/pohodniske-palice-black-diamond-trail-back-3

@Macesna:
If you sport climb then the best are Grigri or CT's ClickUp. I didn't have the chance to test the latter much, because I had to return it to the owner

For multi-pitch routes I use Reverso or ATC Guide (slightly less wear when rescuing the fallen, raise/lower).

He's still at Morbegni... I've already seen him 2x this year. Maybe he went on some trip/supply or was somewhere nearby...

@SamoK:
- Straps are only useful for ascending technically easy terrain (e.g. scree walking), as they relieve "forearm muscles" so we can lightly lean on them. But agree question is how many actually do it...
- problematic is pole use with straps safety-wise. Without straps no danger if skilled (refer to picture). With straps issue is they prolong possible fall stop time (pole catches and can't grip with hand).

@julius: My subjective opinion: not problem what we use, problem if we don't know how to use it. Seen many in running shoes moving better than those in gojzarje but unskilled.
Think mountain safety solution not "police repression" but education...

Straps from poles are only exceptionally over the wrist (on ascent - so pole doesn't slip from hand). In all other cases they're more hindrance than help. On such terrain as in the picture they are welcome, since no excessive slope and if user is skilled with poles they're helpful. If there are longer sections with cable then stow them, but all depends on individual... if in doubt then follow principle of safer walking and always stow poles - even for shorter sections where we'll need hands for progress.

Still 3 kits across Italy... so basically still available at Decathlon...

Maybe you can order this one from Italy through our Kibuba (http://www.climbingtechnology.com/outdoor/kit-e-set-da-ferrata/set-da-ferrata/classic-k-set); it's quite popular and supposedly cheap. You often see it in the Dolomites.

SVK is desirable if it has the classic energy absorption method (braking plate and not absorber that tears), as it has greater functionality on ZZ paths. It has smaller force absorption on falls on harder ferratas.

Lower harness except if carrying an extremely heavy backpack on paths you're not up to. Vertical fall is dangerous regardless of harness or SVK.

Some "self-belaying system" is always welcome regardless of experience. As we never know when we might need belay (e.g. weakness, photographing, snack break, etc)

With little ingenuity we can belay (rest) even on peg...

Abroad for years you get discount or free bed if you lead larger groups (Austria and Germany for 6 participants the guide gets free bed) In Italy there's something similar, usually practice is guide free sleep for 7 participants. If you stay multiple days (various camps) of course it's all a matter of agreement...

@Debra: depends on fitness. Generally, if you're not used to long tours, go 3 days. And be aware that the ZZ route is done tired, which requires additional attention.

1.day Dolič (ascent via Komarča)
2.day 7-lakes
3.day(descent via Komna)

Check free beds in hut...

@gregaa

I would suggest you sleep at Kredarica (1 day), climb to Triglav and then sleep at Dolič (2nd day) and 3rd day descend back via Velska dolina to Pokljuka.
If you go the upper variant you'll hardly feel the effort

If you do two-day then first day climb to Triglav and sleep at Dolič (or Planika) and second day just descend to Pokljuka.

Of course if ZZ paths don't pose problems for you.