Good news for Croc aficionados!

Just back from a trip to the Picos de Europa - and guess what relaxing footwear the mountaineers wear after a hard day on the Naranjo de Bulnes?

Bright pink Crocs! The Refugio d'Urriellu has rows of 'em in racks by the entrance.

So, if you want to look like a hard man of the hills.

Think pink.

Think Crocs!

Scarlet is perfectly acceptable, Jean. The fatwa is principally directed toward the deeply unpleasant day-glo colours. If you have any doctrinal issues, address them to the usual channels . . .

"Curiously enough, our skin is waterproof . . ." I have been saying this for years so why the bother with Gortex jacket & over trousers, socks, gloves and hats when your skin is quite efficient at repelling water!

Perhaps we should all dare Grumps to give us a demo throughout next year's Challenge......even if the ambient temperature competes with this year's first 8 days.

(Mind you, days 10-14, we might all have been tempted.)

Don't do it, Jean. Grumpo needs no encouragement before removing undergarments in public places!

So, my dark navy blue crocs are fine then.
Never a great one for Sartorial elegance me.
I am also completely immune to Croc opinions.

And I am going to forsake the Innov8's for Raptors next time.
Still taking the Crocs though.
Guess I need to wstch out for the snti Croc hit squad.