At play in Bâlea

Yesterday started with clear skies and beautiful views of the Făgăraș Mountains which meant skiing in Bâlea was on. Gear, dog into the car and at 10am I was at the cable car at Bâlea Waterfall. One small problem however, no one else was around and they won't start the damn thing with less than 10 people on board. There's the option of an extra fee one can pay, the price of about 7 tickets, to get in and to the top. Two more people showed up, eager to go so we split the damage.

It was a bit windy at the top but snow was just perfect. Avalanche risk 3 out of 5 at above 2000m. We skied down a few slopes, taking pictures during breaks. The repaired ski was holding fine. Couple of hours later blood on the snow was a sign to cut the day short, Miercuri's paw started bleeding, snow can be very abrasive at times. Before our final descent to Bâlea Waterfall we crossed to the other side of the mountain through the longest road tunnel in Romania (887m) to enjoy some beautiful southerly views.

Bâlea Lac Hut with Capra Saddle (2315m) in the background

Paltinu Hut

View over Bâlea Valley

View from Doamnei Saddle

The entrance in Doamnei Valley

Leaving the tunnel

View to the South

One of the many avalanches we encountered today

Miercuri taking a break

Emerging Crocuses