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Category Archives: Climb and Trek
High Altitude viewing
There are a number of difficulties that complicate high altitude photography. In no particular order they include: Working in a hostile environment: cold, tired and at altitude when one’s mental faculties may be dulled. Very bright light that may make … Continue reading
The Midi Arete – in cloud
I posted an item about the Aiguille du Midi Arête several month ago which included an image of the Aiguille du Midi as seen from Chamonix in Summer, and another of skiers descending the infamous Arête in winter. You may … Continue reading
Posted in Climb and Trek, MountainScape
Tagged Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix, Midi Arete, Mont Blanc
21 Comments
Gornergrat Vista
The high point of Gornergrat (3,089M) reached by the Gornergrat rack and pinion railway is a must-see destination for any visitor to Zermatt. The panoramic view is one of the finest in the Alps including 29 summits over 4,000M. The … Continue reading
Posted in Climb and Trek, MountainScape
Tagged Breithorn, Castor, Dufourspitze, Gorner Glacier, Gornergrat, Grenz Glacier, Liskamm, Monte Rosa, New Monte Rosa Hut, Photography, Pollux, Valais Alps, Zermatt
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Like Father, Like Son
As I write, our son Richard is somewhere in NE Pakistan heading to Skardu before setting out on a trek, run by KE Adventure, to K2 Base Camp and Concordia in the heart of the Karakoram. I am very envious. … Continue reading
Posted in Climb and Trek, Mountain Walking
Tagged Ama Dablam, Concordia, KE Adventure, Solo Khumbu
16 Comments
My Golden Mountain
Today started with a suitable golden omen. I was out of the hotel at six am this morning and by pure coincidence the Matterhorn was gold tipped. I wish I had had the time to watch the sunrise unfold but … Continue reading
Posted in Climb and Trek, MountainScape, Swiss Alps - Summer
Tagged Allalinhorn, Photography, Rimpfischhorn, Saas Fee, Strahlhorn, Sunrise on Matterhorn, Zermatt
18 Comments
The Love of High Mountains
We arrived back in Zermatt today, Friday – a place that feels like our second home. It’s 50 years since I first came here as a young teenager for a week, and also spent a second week in the neighbouring … Continue reading
Posted in A Personal Viewpoint, Climb and Trek
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Climbing the Dom – The Summit Climb
This is the final instalment of a three-part series on Switzerland’s Highest Mountain – The Dom. Click any image in this post to see an enlargement. Part 1 introduced the mountain with Mountainscapes from nearly all sides. Part 2 followed … Continue reading
Posted in Climb and Trek, MountainScape
Tagged Alpine Mountaineering, Climbing the Dom, Dom, Dom Festigrat, Dom Hut, Dom North Flank, Mischabel, Mountainscape, Photography, Saas Fee, Valais Alps, Zermatt
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Climbing the Dom – The Hut Climb
This is the second of a series of three posts about the Dom (Switzerland’s highest mountain). If you have not read the first post then you will find it helpful to read it now before continuing to read this. Click … Continue reading
Posted in Climb and Trek, MountainScape
Tagged Alpine Glow, Alpine Mountaineering, Dom, Dom Hut, Matterhorn, Mischabel, Mountainscape, Photography, Sunset, Valais Alps, Zermatt
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Switzerland’s Highest Mountain
In two weeks we shall be back in Zermatt, Switzerland and increasingly my mind is already heading out there. So it seems an appropriate time to post something that is both Swiss and connected with my love of mountains. Click … Continue reading
Whymper, the Matterhorn, and the Monte Rosa Hotel
Here’s a question: What is the link between Edward Whymper, the Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa Hotel? If you’re knowledgeable about the history of Alpine Mountaineering or have been to the Alps then you probably know Edward Whymper made the … Continue reading
Posted in Climb and Trek, Eclectica, Swiss Alps - Summer, The Human touch
Tagged Edward Whymper, Hornli Ridge, The Monte Rosa hotel, Zermatt
13 Comments