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It seems likely that you'll have to decide whether your goal is to 1) provide information, or 2) offer a puzzle to be solved. If the former, remove the password protection. If the latter, it's possible you're in the wrong forum.

Just my personal opinion, as one who's interested in the information but not in the least tempted to try and solve your puzzle.

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It seems likely that you'll have to decide whether your goal is to 1) provide information, or 2) offer a puzzle to be solved. If the former, remove the password protection. If the latter, it's possible you're in the wrong forum.
Indeed. Actually anyone who wanted the information could probably find it quicker with a google search than fiddling around trying to guess a password.

In any event, I wouldn't recommend doing the Camino in the winter; parts of it are through the mountains and I can't imagine it would be very fun in winter. I would also not do it in summer; not only is it hot as hell, but it is much more crowded, the albergues are full, and people race ahead to get a spot before they fill up. Plus there is apparently a big party crowd. No thanks. I did the Camino in the fall of 2015 and found it to be a great experience, but I would definitely stick with fall or spring.
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Just my personal opinion, as one who's interested in the information but not in the least tempted to try and solve your puzzle.
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I respect your opinion Mark but I do not understand why you bothered to reply, particularly in view of your comment above which speaks volumes!

As I have said before in post #5, this was a brain teaser to while away some time. As it seems to have attracted a mild discontent from an extremely few, the best thing is for me to remove it. Do feel free to delete the entire thread.

Motoreiter is bang on- The winter closure of the crest route is a legal ordinance due to the number of rescues which have taken place. This applies both to the GR65 to Roncesvalles and the GR12 through Ibaneta pass- you have to go through Valcarlos. The closure is usually from Nov 1st to March 32st
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I respect your opinion Mark but I do not understand why you bothered to reply...
I replied because you seemed puzzled by the absence of attempts.

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Do feel free to delete the entire thread.
I see no reason to delete anything, and apologize if it sounded like I did. I was merely offering information which might or might not have been welcome.

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For some reason the original link seems to have disappeared. Anyway below are a few links covering a winter Camino.

A guide to a winter Camino
https://mountainswithmegan.com/camino-invierno-the-ultimate-guide-to-a-winter-camino/#Albergues_in_the_Winter

Albergues in winter - a list
http://www.aprinca.com/alberguesinvierno/

Tips for a winter Camino
https://caminoways.com/top-winter-camino-tips

A forum about the Camino - this section is about winter Caminos
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/albergue-opening-dates.64054/

Anyway, I hope helps people that are interested.
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Toyark, please put the link back in!
thanks - some people are thinking and pondering - a new clue would help!
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There you go
and as for another clue- tricky one due to the simplicity of the password
(and I do not say this because I chose it- it really is...)
But a clue you would like and neurons need feeding so a clue you get!


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Riddles are always easy if you know the answer - for people that need to know the information when out walking this is not a particularly helpful thread perhaps you may consider removing the password or stating what it is.
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It seems that the original idea of a fun little brain teaser to pass a little time has gone right out of the window. How disappointing.
j.benson : As you previously were so keen to put up links, perhaps you could put just one more up which will contain the information?
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Albergues in winter - a list
http://www.aprinca.com/alberguesinvierno/
Gosh, there is a list of Albergues in Winter for 2020/21. This is a web page that is maintained so is less likely to become out of date than a PDF.

For those that want a riddle - here is a fun page - https://www.getriddles.com/riddles-for-adults/
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Merry Xmas and Happy New Year everyone- Have fun- even the Bah Humbugs!
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