Today I managed the hardest hike I’ve done since my first successful ascent of Mont Blanc 20 years ago but, it certainly wasn’t easy. I’ve come to realise with my current level of fitness and at the age of 53, that my natural maximum level of elevation gain is up to 1200m. Anything above that and the legs feel heavy. Add to that freezing temperatures, 45-60 degree inclines and fresh snow, all makes it harder. So, today’s 1700m of altitude gain was a personal achievement 👍🏼😄🙏🏻❄️🇮🇹 Something tells me that I need to get off my butt and do some training! #grigna #grignone #rifugiobrioschi #exploreitalymeetup #viainvernale #hiking #mountains #winter #snow #ice #chillfactor #lombardia #prealpilombarde #lecco #como (at Rifugio Luigi Brioschi (mt. 2410))