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rossn 28 Apr 2016

Can anyone confirm whether La Fourche at the foot of the Kuffner Arete has blankets or not.

Thanks RN

Tim Davies 28 Apr 2016

In reply to rossn:
Two years ago there was a limited number of blankets and some very thin, grubby mats to lie on. Neither did much good. If I went there again I'd take a v light sleeping bag or a bit of cheap sleeping mat (the sort tesco sell for £2.99).

Put another way, it was cold in the box/ hut and we just got up and started to keep warm. It was July.

JR 28 Apr 2016

In reply to Tim Davies:

Similarly, last time I was there, it was so full, we just carried on...

nicjbuk 28 Apr 2016

In reply to rossn:

You can always lie on top of msr leponce!

edunn 28 Apr 2016

In reply to rossn:

There were blankets when we went a few years ago. We arrived early (around midday) and nabbed blankets and a sleeping position in the beds. Fine for us.

Bevans 28 Apr 2016

In reply to rossn:
Was there last September. Blankets there for all bunks. We had it to ourselves though

OP rossn 29 Apr 2016

In reply to Tim Davies:

Thanks for that. Might take a light bag and a mat as you suggest and leave the mat for the next poor sod.

Tim Davies 29 Apr 2016

In reply to rossn:

Heading for the kuffner again, I'd be inclined to go from the cosmiques or Torino or bivi and get straight up onto the ridge. Didn't like the approach to the hut at all when it was warm. Makes for a long day, though.