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Mittellegi Ridge in icy conditions [ Sizes: Orig | Small | Thumb ]
Mittellegi Ridge in icy conditions
In the short section of fixed ropes on the Mittellegigrat in icy conditions.

The lower part of the NE Face (Lauper Route) is below.

This is about the site of the accident described by Rolf in his photo from below.
Mittellegi
Full of Ice

Photo taken 28 July 1995 by Fred Spicker


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Fred SpickerRe: AMAZING!!

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To the best of my knowledge, there are no fixed ropes such as this (installed and maintained by the guides) on the North Face, but I have read that there is usually a fixed line on the Hinterstoiser Traverse - left by ascending parties in the event of a retreat.
Posted Jul 4, 2007 6:23 pm

pabloExcellent

Voted 10/10

Beautiful photo... gives a very good idea of the risk ; )... i may try next July...
Posted Feb 28, 2008 8:08 am

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Submitted by Fred Spicker
on May 18, 2003 4:17 pm

Image ID: 20641
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Lat/Lon: 46.58330°N / 8.00000°E

Image Type(s): Alpine Climbing



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