Sella Traversa - Day 2, Sella group high point, Piz Boe

Day 2 was a hiking day with smatterings of minor ferrata sections.  Roughly 7-8 miles and ~2,500ft of vertical, it was a wonderful day up in a lunar-like alpine setting.  One of the nice things about all day hiking or backpacking is the opportunity to chat with your mates.  Taking the opportunity to chat about winter adventures in the Sella w Max, I learned that not only is this an amazing summer playground, in Winter, it becomes a massive network off-piste drops and couloirs.  Hmmm, may just have to make another trip in colder times.

The day started off in classic chilly alpine weather, but quickly warmed as we headed up into the sun.

Morning light on soaring buttresses.

Morning trail welcoming us.

The high point of this traversa is Piz Boe, the highest point in the Sella group at 3152m.  It so happened that we reached this point at lunchtime, and wouldn't you know it there is a rifugio.

Holly coming up over the rise. 

Yes, another summit cross and rifugio. 

Splendid view of Marmolada glacier and Sella Rondo mt bike trails. 

The end of the day at Kostner Rifugio. Splendid food and rest stop.