4527m.
This Mighty five kilometre ridge is a goal to be taken very seriously, particularly as it is notorious for large cornices. The East Summit is 50m higher than the West Summit, about 1km away with a pronounced col between. A high level traverse of one of the finest ice peaks of the Alps.
Leslie Stephen, Edward Buxton, Jakob Anderegg and Franz Biner 1864.
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Alpine Dreamz , A mix of routes to the summits of great Peaks in the Alps via standard'ish routes , Valais Alps - 100 Plus Belles Courses , Swiss Alps - Les Plus Belles Courses , British Mountain Guides (IFMGA) Pre-requisites - PD - D Routes that lead to Summits
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| Webster | 18 Aug |
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βeta: Many (particularly older) guidebooks suggest east-west, but later in the season west-east is much safer and better. the west flank of the west summit is often steep and icy, and would be a nightmare in descent, but is better in ascent. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Many (particularly older) guidebooks suggest east-west, but later in the season west-east is much safer and better. the west flank of the west summit is often steep and icy, and would be a nightmare in descent, but is better in ascent. |
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| C Rettiw | 12 Aug |
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βeta: A tightrope across the sky. Beautiful and intense. | βeta? | |
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βeta: A tightrope across the sky. Beautiful and intense. |
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Route of Interest
South-southeast Ridge
Grade: AD ***
(Täschhorn)