First a word in the "emergency accomodation" at the hut. They through mattresses on the floor and gave usb lankets. I thought that I had a pretty good spot in a little sitting room. However it was across from the bathroom. I was up most if the night with people going in and out. Two guys were in the hall. They were stepped on. Vanessa and Mike were at the end of the hall and fared pretty well. Finally Lisbeth was up stairs with a group of people. Apparently the room dwellers didnt appreciate that hikers hit the sack early and made lots of noise and mocked then for sleeping early.
Today I walked with Vanessa and Mike from Calgary. The day began with a traverse and then a steep ascent through scree. We saw a farmer milking a cow along the way.
Then a traverse over to the base of a rock chimney. We climbed up the chimney with the aid of fixed steel cables and a ladder. It was challenging but exhilarating.
From the top we walked over to the Puez hut. The landscape was described as a moonscape. While walking through a section of pinnacle like rocks, we (I) was asked to speak quietly. I guess I was being the typical loud american.
We saw some fun marmots, goats and sheeps on the way.
That is the days destination per our book. However, it was full and we didn't want the matress dilema again. We also still had plenty of energy. We walked three hours to a refugio that had plenty of space. The next couple days are short so we are considering combing them and having a rest day at Alleghe.
Distance: 18.8km ( 11.5 miles)
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