Are you walking in this wintry weather?

[Paladina]

Who is walking in this unseasonably harsh weather, and how are you coping with the conditions? I wish all intrepid walkers a safe pilgrimage and a warm welcome at your journey’s end.

 

[naplesdon]

No I'm actually enjoying a sunny 32 degree day by the pool in Florida, while my friends are skiing on the roads of Biarritz.

 

[OzAnnie]

Who is walking in this unseasonably harsh weather, and how are you coping with the conditions? I wish all intrepid walkers a safe pilgrimage and a warm welcome at your journey’s end.

Hi @Paladina
I am also thinking they must be intrepid snow walkers!
A few of us starting the CdM March 23 and thinking we may not walk over the high point due to snow.
But then ., it’s like a box of chocolates .
You never know what you’ll get until you’re there.
Annie

 

[TaraWalks]

My partner and I start the CF March 14. We are a little nervous!

 

[Piero Frustascarpe]

My partner and I start the CF March 14. We are a little nervous!

Don't worry, be happy and light. The weather forecast in Navarra is improving and all over Europe the Spring is coming next week
See the weather forecast here: www.eltiempo.es

 

[Oppis]

We are right now on Mozarabe past Cordoba. Walked yesterday in terrible storm and rain 21 kmtrs. Today even worse, no possibility to walk 38 kmtrs. Taking a bus to be safe. Already 5 people died in Emma storm under falling trees.
Thank’s for remembering us.

 

[TaraWalks]

Don't worry, be happy and light. The weather forecast in Navarra is improving and all over Europe the Spring is coming next week
See the weather forecast here: www.eltiempo.es

Thankyou Piero! That makes me feel better

 

[Chris Day]

Got the "Winter Camino" I had hoped for....referenced on another thread. The night before last whilst in Ruitelan the snow arrived on cue. Ascent to O Cebreiro was snow all the way and awesome and everything I'd hoped for when planning back in November. Glad I packed the Yak Trax, as mentioned by others on the forum, even if they don't come out of the backpack it is good to know you have them if needed - and when you need them, you do really do need them!
Arrived today in Sarria - just cold rain now, no snow or ice. Onwards......

 

[t2andreo]

No I'm actually enjoying a sunny 32 degree day by the pool in Florida, while my friends are skiing on the roads of Biarritz.

Yup! Me too! (Used in the appropriate context) I live on the "other coast" of Florida, the Atlantic Ocean side. Don is on the Gulf of Mexico. The weather here is delightful. But, then again, that is one of the reasons many people choose to live in this tropical paradise.

Fear not! I shall join the others on the Camino in mid-April. There will still be enough wintry weather left over when I get there. Usually, I just plan my layered clothing system well, assume my lower legs will get soaking wet, and then just do it anyway...

 

[J F Gregory]

We started in mid-March. Stay warm and dry. I love winter scenery.

 

[Colette Z]

Who is walking in this unseasonably harsh weather, and how are you coping with the conditions? I wish all intrepid walkers a safe pilgrimage and a warm welcome at your journey’s end.

I’m on the Norte now. Arrived in Irun Monday afternoon cold -5. Tuesday woke up to snow and walked to Hondarribias sleeping 500m below the santuario de Guadalupe at the casa Rural Postigu. Walked alone the ridge route to Pasajes wind gusts about 20-30kph south origin . Camino sent me 3 human Angels just when I was wondering where to go. After passing the forest following the ridge I met a Czech girl walking the south route much windier. We made it to San Sebastián at 4pm very tired, but it was sunny and dry 18C on the coastal variant. I faced my fear of summiting thebrudge route alone and am
happy. The Camino provided.

 

[hotelmedicis]

I left Pamplona yesterday morning and it was - 6 C and about 10 cm of snow on the ground. I stayed in the Jesus y Maria albergue without 20 others who were not expecting such cold weather. Train to Sevilla was quite late!

 

[Ballari]

Yes, we woke to the silence of snow in Población de Campos a few days ago. It was wonderful! And not as cold as it had been the day before which was minus 10 degrees celsius.
We also had snow from Valcarlos all the way to Zubiri.
Yes, some days are very cold, however we have had 7 to 10 lovely pilgrims to share the way

 

[Stivandrer]

I am rather enjoying walking to my job here in Denmark, as I always do, but in snowy conditions these last weeks.
It does make me think if i would do this in Spain.
Buena suerta a todos de los caminantes !

 

[Suz Siberia]

I am in Pamplona now - I have had beautiful walking weather and no snow each day fromSJPDP, I am grateful and hopeful. Suz

 

[Dillwyn]

“I am in Pamplona now - I have had beautiful walking weather and no snow each day fromSJPDP.” I am about to start a section of the Camino Frances (March 10, 2018) and am wondering about the weather conditions starting in Pamplona and heading West. Also, is there as much offered for food and lodging along the way as one would find in May? Thank you!

 

[Stivandrer]

As earlier stated, I walk to and from my job, not a long way, but in every kind of weather. Todays weather is on a zero centigrade position, that´s neither frost or thaw, and I am thinking how and what narratives walking produces.
These trees I see every time, but I have never noticed them like I do today when they are dressed in white and this makes them visible in height. They are windbreakers and are now getting way too tall and will be cut down before long. That is the story line it makes in my head... When walking in foreign parts, I likewise read the landscapes like stories; why were these trees planted or they part of free nature.
A line of trees on the CF has been planted for the future shadow of the hot pilgrim, in another place old trees will grow into old age and you wonder will they be here next time...

 

[Ballari]

Foncebadòn and Cruz de Ferro yesterday. It was an amazing walk ♡

 

[Deleted member 56069]

No I am walking at home and the weather in northern Alberta is much colder than any conditions ever found anywhere on any route on the Camino. -35 C is not uncommon at times.
I still get out most days for a training walk though. Our winters are 6 to 7 months a year, so cold and snow really are not a big deal to me.