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Winter Mountaineering on Raspones del Rio Seco
Raspones de Rio Seco Ridge
A long, tough alpine ridge. The base is approached from the Refugio Poqueira. Involves sustained airy climbing along the ridge crest. Multiple short abseils required. Some rock of VD and snow up to 45ยช. Don’t underestimate the length of this ridge. In good conditions it can take 4 hours, in difficult conditions 8-10!
The Raspones gullies
Approach from the Poqueira, Carihuela or Villaviento refuges. East facing short 2 pitch gullies that hold snow well. Loads of potential here with many short gullies in a fantastic setting. All grades, good protection.
View from the south east. Veleta behind
From the east the many small gullies can be seen
Climbing round towers, Raspones