Sheffield James
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@peregrina2000 and @jpflavin1, many thanks for your speedy replies. I can't believe my naivety, but the worst I was imagining was the amount of mud I'd encounter along the route. Snow is a different kettle-of-fish altogether, but to be forewarned is to be forearmed, as they say! I'm pleased to hear the municipal albergues should be open, which now prompts me to ask - rhetorically - whether bars and food-stores will be in close proximity to them. Maybe I'll get some clues from p2000's weblink. Salute! James
@peregrina2000 and @jpflavin1, many thanks for your speedy replies. I can't believe my naivety, but the worst I was imagining was the amount of mud I'd encounter along the route. Snow is a different kettle-of-fish altogether, but to be forewarned is to be forearmed, as they say! I'm pleased to hear the municipal albergues should be open, which now prompts me to ask - rhetorically - whether bars and food-stores will be in close proximity to them. Maybe I'll get some clues from p2000's weblink. Salute! James
I'm really appreciative of the all advice (and photos) I've been given on this thread. @peregrina2000, the guide you linked me to appears really clear & comprehensive and should be a great planning resource. I've made a note of your thoughts re accommodation options and also your kind offer to act as an intermediary with Ender, the local weather man. @jpflavin1, many thanks for letting me know about the potentially most dangerous stages of the route, and for the end-of-day stages that worked for you. You say you walked at a poor time - when was that, exactly? I'll be checking out the footwear recommendations you made, too, and I guess I'll need to pack the thermals this time. @Kiwi-family, lovely photos! Would you consider hiring out the children for a week? @AJ, the stretch between Poladura and Campomanes/Pajares will receive extra-special respect and scrutiny.
The cautionary words from all posters are duly noted. Would bringing the dates forward to mid-November make a material difference in your opinion?
Joe, I guess there won't be too much of a difference between early-December and April, so your photos are extremely helpful in providing a realistic preview of the walking conditions I should expect to encounter. I'll search out your Salvador posts to find out more.
James
ps - I have lots of family in The Windy City, so you should be well used to harsh winter conditions living there!
Thank you Baff citizen. Clearly you know snow!
Please excuse my ignorance. Snow drifts of 4 metres have been mentioned. What is a snow drift? Does it mean walking on top of 4 metres of snow, or across 4 meters of some snow? Thank you.
So... Can't walk over them, just in them?
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