Monthly Archive for October, 2009

Gugla & Breithorn

20091024_23Well, probably the last “real” alpine tour for this season and one that concludes with some “lessons learned”. But after learning these and bearing the consequences an absolutely fabolous day with clear weather and even clearer, crisp views (wow, the Weisshorn is one hell of a mountain!), very demanding “snow plowing” and not so much liquid – and all these colours, autumn at its best! Great time to be in Valais, that’s for sure… Continue reading ‘Gugla & Breithorn’

Ticino: Galbisio & Ponte Brolla

20091013_12A typical Ticino weekend with my parents: Great food, great weather and some nice climbing. Bloody cold, some chestnut-collecting and all rounded up by some dead rats, yep, that’s Ticino :-) Continue reading ‘Ticino: Galbisio & Ponte Brolla’

Balmflue: Südgrat

20091003_03Getting out when it’s dark and getting home when it’s already dark outside – the way an outdoor day’s supposed to be! And what a day: great weather, warm, nice views. And what a route: longest climb in the Jura with some nice pitches. Thanks to Beni for joining up! Continue reading ‘Balmflue: Südgrat’

Le Paradis: Métatarses & Free Gras

20091001_14What a great rock! After the studies, in the afternoon, i got the chance to climb some real nice routes at this neat Jura-jewel of rock near Biel. Together with Yves we climbed Métatarses (6a) and Free Gras (5c+, very nice moves). Thanks to Yves for grouping up and climbing the hard pitches! Continue reading ‘Le Paradis: Métatarses & Free Gras’