Comments on: Silvretta Traverse Day 2 — Heidelberger to Jamtal Hut

By: Lou

Lou — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:34:02 +0000

Jim, I’d not bring a helmet unless you’re going for some of the more advanced climbs or tend to fall quite a bit while skiing downhill. Most of the skiing is similar to an intermediate or advanced intermediate run at a resort, unless you want to climb or traverse to steeper things.

By: Dan Patitucci

Dan Patitucci — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:33:20 +0000

We were with Lou and Ted for the Silvretta. One of the huts has WiFi, Lou was slaving away blogging when he should have been drinking beer.

By: wynnski

wynnski — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:52:08 +0000

How are you blogging, Lou – do these huts have wi-fi or something?

By: Ali vM

Ali vM — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:12:39 +0000

In defense of the white hat…aside from a tall cold one, that’s the smartest thing

going when the temps are high and the sun is baking! I’ve enjoyed the photos of

the Lou & Ted show, especially those stunning Alps….the folks out there should

know that Theodore only carries that big pack because he needs to build up a

little muscle after a long winter on the couch :-) I look forward to hearing more

about the conditions–quality corn, i hope? Good to see “my skis”….Bon voyage

and safe turns! Love, ali

By: Ali E

Ali E — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:57:17 +0000

Not presuming to answer for Lou, Jim, but I’d say it was a personal choice, based on how risk-averse you are. I always wear a helmet in resort, but never when I’m touring, for exactly the reasons you mention: weight and overheating. You very rarely see people with helmets on hut to hut tours in the Alps, but I can think of situations where one might come in handy (danger of falling on an icy gully early in the morning for example.) As I say, it’s a personal risk aversion decision…