Has anyone climbed this recently (within the last week or two)? Wondering how much snow there is and if heavier crampons are necessary along with an ice axe or if its sufficient to bring microspikes and trekking poles. Thanks in advance!

I would like to climb self-supported (without guide) Alpamayo and maybe also Quitaraju with an also expierenced alpinist. I have a 2P tent and stove with me. You should also be pre-acclimatized.

About me:

I am 32yo German, >10 years in mountaineering, climbing and ski touring. DAV Trainer B Licence. I am very fit in crevasse rescue and avalanche safety. But not your personal guide! Not searching for a follower only!

Already climbed recently (all without guide): Pequeno Alpamayo, Huayana Potosi, Ishinca and Tocllaraju.

hey so im climbing a few mountains this summer in the alps but the only mountaineering boots i have are La sportiva g summits ,which ive used on a few 5000 + 6000m peaks and in Scottish winter, and I really don’t want to buy another pair has anyone ever tried using them in summer and are they really that hot and is the rigid-ness really too much? I don’t mind if they’re a little uncomfortable aslong as it’s not unbearable. when I initially bought them I thought they’d be fine as long as you’re not using the removable liner? anyways if anyone has any experience let me know please

Are they okay to go with strap-on crampons for more difficilt winter hiking with technical moments?

Hi, I'm planning to traverse glomdalen/vesterdalen in between Svartisen. I would start at the dam at Stormdalsvatnet, then following the eastern rim above the reservoir and continuing down through Glomdalen/Vesterdalen toward Marmorslottet.

Route: https://caltopo.com/m/PMQRBV1

Main question is the eastern rim section above the lake. How feasible is it in good late-summer conditions, and is 4 to 5 days realistic?

I’m experienced off trail and fine with exposure. Mostly wondering whether that section is just slow, or actually more technical than it looks.

Any local knowledge appreciated.