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NE Ridge 

Page Type: Route

Location: Switzerland, Europe

Lat/Lon: 46.56670°N / 7.98330°E

Route Type: Mountaineering, Ice Climbing

Time Required: Most of a day

Difficulty: ZS

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Page By: Moni

Created/Edited: Aug 1, 2004 / Feb 17, 2006

Object ID: 161694

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Approach

From the Mönchsjoch hut, travel over the Obersmönchjoch and continue as if going to the southern Eigersjoch. From here over mixed ground to the base to the Bergschrund (if snow conditions warrant, you can also start in the Northeast face and traverse over to the ridge).

Route Description

Once the steep ridge is attained, follow it to the summit. Watch for cornices. Problems area can be avoided by going into the NE face.

Descent
The normal S arm of the East Ridge back to the Mönchsjoch hut or the SW ridge more directly to the Jungfraujoch.

Essential Gear

Glacier traveling gear, rope, ice axe, crampons, ice screws (about 4 or 5).

Miscellaneous Info

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