Martin and I flogged up to the Mischabel hut overtaken by fit Germans who next morning likewise beat us to the face. We looked at each other: no need for the rope. So we soloed it returning via the Nadelgrat to the Nadelhorn unroped and got back round to see the Germans just arriving at the summit (they can be seen in the photo). A certain smug satisfaction.

I climbed this route in the late sixties with Dave Alcock and the Allison brothers, but this photo makes it look much steeper than I remember it.

Hi Cam. Remember the Forbes with KC and Al? Us not using crampons!

I remember it well John - it took us a long time to complete the route. Did you take any photos ?
Regards, Cam

I did indeed iff you authorize me to email them to you. I sent a couple to Jon. If you remember our party were nevertheless the heroes of the day fior doing the route in those conditions. email me and I'll reply keeping your adress confidential.