Here is a photo from last weekend of Jatta on Cascade Lillaz in Val de Cogne in northern Italy. Other teams ascended Lillaz Gully, and both routes were reported in good condition, though the pools in between the icefalls on the cascade are opening up, so it’s time for paddling soon! The past week has been warmer, which won’t have done the routes any favours, but some colder weather and possible some snow is due in Italy over the weekend and during next week. The winter is clearly not over yet for ice climbing, and we have a few remaining spaces on courses; http://www.icicle-mountaineering.ltd.uk/latestavailability.php.