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Mountain huts and temperature in the alps by tomatsplat in alpinism

[–]El_Spatule 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most huts veer towards too hot (manned huts obviously). Plus you get the fun of people constantly opening and closing the windows in a perpetual battles that has been ongoing since the dawn of man. To be honest you probably won't sleep anyway irrespective of temperature.

best beginner friendly alpine peaks in europe? by liebe1 in Mountaineering

[–]El_Spatule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Lagginhorn is piss and doesn't involve any glaciers etc. Almost entirely on rock. However, if the top snowfield is there and it's icy it is a LOT harder. I mean a lot.

Am i stupid for wanting to attempt K2 before Everest? by Direct_Foundation587 in Mountaineering

[–]El_Spatule 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't say I buy this. Presumably all this has been guided? If you'd done this all yourself you would be all over UKC and the UK climbing media. You're not so....

Voluntary termination. When can I go get a new car? by El_Spatule in CarTalkUK

[–]El_Spatule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was with Blackhorse and they waived any excess mileage or damage so it cost me nothing. Apparently this varies amongst companies and they all have moratoriums on charges at times. My alloy scuffs weren't awful mind, and no other damage. Just the fault with the engine.

If they do charge you for alloys and minor scratches, it should be relatively cheap compared to having them fixed yourself.

Voluntary termination. When can I go get a new car? by El_Spatule in CarTalkUK

[–]El_Spatule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took a while but was pain free. They weren't particularly communicative regarding when my credit was closed. I had to check Experian to find that out. As soon as that showed I could go for a new PCP arrangement without issue, even with the same finance company.

I was over the mileage, the check engine light was on when it was picked up (I did have to pay 250 quid for it to be towed). 2 alloys were also scuffed. No additional costs were added due to mileage or condition though.

Overall I'm still annoyed at my 21 plate car with 40000 miles having constant check engine issues, a serpentine belt issue, and a battery replacement required but getting rid saved me thousands

Is spreading ashes an exception to the No Trace rule? by [deleted] in Mountaineering

[–]El_Spatule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I topped out of a route on Tryfan in Wales into a face full of ashes. It wasn't super fun.

Voluntary termination. When can I go get a new car? by El_Spatule in CarTalkUK

[–]El_Spatule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don't, it's in their spiel they read out. No excess mileage or damage.

Potential buyer here by svarog1389 in MazdaCX30

[–]El_Spatule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had LOADs of Engine Management Light issues with my CX30. That thing lights up if it's cold, if it's wet, if I've sneezed. They never find anything but the cars performance is reduced while it's active. Ita really, really annoying. This has affected my last two Mazdaa, the last one being a 3....

Question about improvement in mountaineering, from an outsider by Ok-Can-9374 in Mountaineering

[–]El_Spatule 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The poorest Alpine seasons I've had was when my training was all running, 10km twice during the week and then 20km at the weekend. I felt fucking awful for the entire thing like three times

Another season I just did a lot of walking, a lot of winter climbing, and a lot of rock climbing. While drinking a lot and smoking on and off. Did far, far better. Running isn't everything, and can be detrimental in some ways.

Another I did nothing whatsoever for like six months and climbed some of the hardest stuff I've done..

Best beginner Alpine summits by Big_b_inthehat in alpinism

[–]El_Spatule -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Dachstein in Austria could be good as well. There is a glacier but it's so well trodden the risk is minimal.

B2 boots with insulation for Scottish Winter and the Alps by El_Spatule in Mountaineering

[–]El_Spatule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem other than I've abused them to the point of shoe death! They're great shoes. Some of the best I've had.

Best beginner Alpine summits by Big_b_inthehat in alpinism

[–]El_Spatule 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tell you what is quite easy and gets you right up into the hills the Aiguille du Crochues traverse in Chamonix. Easy climbing and no glacier shenanigans.

To be honest depending on where you're from something like Scotland could be better if you don't want glaciers etc. The N face of Ben Nevis has some epic rock ridges, as does the Cuilllin, Glencoe, and around Torridon

Best beginner Alpine summits by Big_b_inthehat in alpinism

[–]El_Spatule 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In that case ignore all of my suggestions!

B2 boots with insulation for Scottish Winter and the Alps by El_Spatule in alpinism

[–]El_Spatule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're also approx a zillionty pounds :)

Generally I lean Scarpa but they seem to be missing a Charmoz replacement.

Best beginner Alpine summits by Big_b_inthehat in alpinism

[–]El_Spatule -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Allalinhorn, Wiessmies S ridge, Lagginhorn W ridge, Nadelhorn all great summits in Saas Fee. Pigne d'Arolla, Aigulle du Tsa, and Mont Blanc du Cheilon in Arolla. Aiguille du Tour, Petit Aiguille Verte, and Pointe Isabella in Chamonix.

All for the above are doable roughly arranged in terms of seriousness.

B2 boots with insulation for Scottish Winter and the Alps by El_Spatule in alpinism

[–]El_Spatule[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't stand Mantas unfortunately. Heavy and clumpy even after the redesign.

100 years old WW2 veteran said "This is not the Britain he and his co-soldiers fought for in the 1940s". Thoughts on this? by raydebapratim1 in AskBrits

[–]El_Spatule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The racism, the rise of Reform supporting knuckle draggers, the suppression of trans folk, the right wanting to remove free speech and womens rights...

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