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Naranjo de Bulnes in May?

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 67hours 08 May 2016
Anyone know if the Naranjo de Bulnes is climbable (as a summer rock route / trad) in mid-May?

I'm finding it hard to judge how much snow there is likely to be, if any, left in the National Park right now.

Thanks!

George
 Mr Lopez 08 May 2016
In reply to 67hours:

A good way to check conditions in popular peaks is checking instagram. Photos are ordered chronologically, so it's quick to see if there's anything recent. (scroll down to "most recent" and watch out for 'reposts')

A search for #naranjodebulnes brings up a pic taken 3 days ago of the South and East face with plenty of snow in the canal and approach but dry rock. Mind you, all that can change one way or another within hours, specially this time of year.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFE53hUuQHR/?taken-by=guiasdelpicu
 Robin Woodward 08 May 2016
In reply to 67hours:

Check out the facebook of the (I think, but maybe wrong) nearby Refugio:

https://m.facebook.com/messages/read/?fbid=501057387&request_type=send_...
OP 67hours 09 May 2016
In reply to Robin Woodward:

Both great tips- thank you. Had never thought of using Instagram like that!
 Wft 09 May 2016
In reply to 67hours:

I was up there in August and it was freezing, whatever the temps keep checking the wind as that was the main issue
OP 67hours 09 May 2016
In reply to Wood for Trees:

Also going to post this here: http://www.refugiodeurriellu.com/web/Webcam which a kind individual just e-mailed me, in case anyone comes across this thread.

@Wood for Trees - good tip will check the wind yes!
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