Succinct and informative. Can't beat being on a mountain on your own. And those helicopters, last year one hovered, like a wasp, looking at me for 10 minutes. Too far away to swat!
Nice tr and pics. Always good to read the tr of a climber who knows when it's a good idea to call it for the day and let the rest wait until the next. I don't think I could choke down a power bar up there though.... we have a dark history..
Thank you! My climbing buddy and I have climbed tons this year and we often turned around and once called the mountain rescue to get flown out. So, we developed a good sense for when it is better to turn around/wait for another day. It's one of the most important things that makes a good team, I think.
PS: I used to eat Snickers while climbing but after a while just the thought of it made me gag. That's why I switched to power bars. Let's see how long they last...
I climbed the Hornli 5th Sept 1980 ( -sigh- before you were born, but I've never forgotten the date!) and like you I felt great reaching the top. But the difference in conditions climbing in winter, really comes across in your TR: much harder route finding & technically harder as well. I don't recall roping up until the shoulder in the conditions we had.
Welcome to SP by the way - will look forward to hearing of your next exploits.
Best wishes, Mark
You have truly recreated the memories of a climb I made back in 1955. With the help of Emil Julen I accomplished it overnight. You photographs are first class.
hansw - Nov 25, 2011 12:45 pm - Voted 10/10
Good job!And good read. Very good!
/Hans
LakeofConstance - Nov 25, 2011 4:11 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Good job!Thank you very much!
TimB - Nov 25, 2011 3:23 pm - Voted 10/10
Great story!Good read and sweet pictures.
Thanks for sharing!
LakeofConstance - Nov 25, 2011 4:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great story!Thanks Tim.
Now, I'm looking forward to a calm weekend. But knowing myself, I'm gonna feel the itch again before long.
Cy Kaicener - Nov 27, 2011 12:32 pm - Voted 10/10
Great Trip RepostExcellent climb. I posted it together with your website on Personal Websites
Rupes4india - Nov 29, 2011 4:37 am - Voted 8/10
Memories returnSuccinct and informative. Can't beat being on a mountain on your own. And those helicopters, last year one hovered, like a wasp, looking at me for 10 minutes. Too far away to swat!
LakeofConstance - Nov 29, 2011 4:40 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Lolall in good humour ;-)
NW - Nov 29, 2011 5:53 pm - Voted 10/10
Why not indeed?!Nice tr and pics. Always good to read the tr of a climber who knows when it's a good idea to call it for the day and let the rest wait until the next. I don't think I could choke down a power bar up there though.... we have a dark history..
LakeofConstance - Nov 30, 2011 2:29 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Why not indeed?!Thank you! My climbing buddy and I have climbed tons this year and we often turned around and once called the mountain rescue to get flown out. So, we developed a good sense for when it is better to turn around/wait for another day. It's one of the most important things that makes a good team, I think.
PS: I used to eat Snickers while climbing but after a while just the thought of it made me gag. That's why I switched to power bars. Let's see how long they last...
burtch07 - Nov 30, 2011 4:58 pm - Hasn't voted
AwesomeThis was an awesoem story, makes me wish i was still back in Germany so i could at least see these beauties.
markhallam - Dec 3, 2011 1:07 am - Voted 10/10
Great achievement!I climbed the Hornli 5th Sept 1980 ( -sigh- before you were born, but I've never forgotten the date!) and like you I felt great reaching the top. But the difference in conditions climbing in winter, really comes across in your TR: much harder route finding & technically harder as well. I don't recall roping up until the shoulder in the conditions we had.
Welcome to SP by the way - will look forward to hearing of your next exploits.
Best wishes, Mark
ChuckInBend - Dec 3, 2011 10:27 am - Hasn't voted
Thanks for sharingGreat post. You really brought me there. I really appreciate your photos and the story.
Nyle Walton - Dec 3, 2011 2:42 pm - Hasn't voted
MemoriesYou have truly recreated the memories of a climb I made back in 1955. With the help of Emil Julen I accomplished it overnight. You photographs are first class.
EricChu - Dec 3, 2011 3:00 pm - Voted 10/10
Excellent report!Congratulations on your successful climb! And thanks for sharing your story and your superb pictures with us!
Cheers,
Eric
EricChu - Dec 3, 2011 3:03 pm - Voted 10/10
"Switzerland's biggest pile of rubble"...I think it's Gaston de Rébuffat who first said that, referring to the Hörnli route..."Le Cervin - un merveilleux tas de pierres!"