Fine weather in Bregaglia..

Neil Stevenson and myself have been away for the last couple of weeks making the best of the weather abroad in Switzerland.

The western alps have been suffering from the same changeable weather conditions that many people have been experiencing in the UK. However, things have improved dramatically over the last week or so with many people active both at home and abroad.

Neil and myself climbed the classic north face 'Cassin Route' on the Piz Badile in Switzerland, and although perhaps not difficult by modern standards, the route still gives some excellent climbing.

Following this we couldn't help but do the 'North-West Pillar of Pizzo Cengalo', this excellent 1100m TD again gives equally fine climbing in it's upper section with a descent into Italy. (Neil pictured on the upper barrel shaped buttress).

Back in the Peak District the improved weather has resulted in many folk heading out to enjoy both the grit and limestone. Over in North Wales the weather has also been changeable, although the keen team of Blair Fyffe and Rob Jarvis seem to have making the most of it, with Rob making an ascent of the respected route, 'Warpath' (E5).

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