32.07: Le Tour: Aiguillette des Posettes: Another wonder in snow, ice, rain and with joy. 32.08 Le Buet to Refuge de la Pierre a Berard: Lousy weather, a grand hike...yet again.
A glimpse into the distance, setting the scene for the day. A wonderful concept is that of shared memories. Add to it an idea we explored in our book, (click) " A Life Experience As No Other.. ." that is, of bonding. When a person sweats together with another or to put it in a more refined manner: When people endure struggles together, it builds a strength of relationship and unity that is remarkable. Well, a walk in some snow, plenty of rain, cold weather and up rugged, steep slopes is an example of relationship building. Such was our hike of some 2,600 feet vertical gain in difficult conditions. But for a short stretch when we wondered why we were walking in freezing conditions with light flurries, and rain when we were at lower altitudes, we enjoyed the outing immensely. Many of the views were blocked and we were disappointed not to see into Switzerland and the immediate surround. However, for a short spell after about twenty minutes below the peak, the 'mir...