VISION VS. REALITY. After our last attempt, I made a bet with that guy who spotted our headlamps on the wall last time in February , that should he see our lights on the wall again, I’d owe him a beer… I lost. BEFORE:10:00 AM. “Traverses are fun! I love traverses! No need to be […]
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onsight, alles geführt
Niklaus Fähndrich
10:00 h (5:45 + 4:15)
Winterbegehung. Sechsstündiger Abstieg über Pößnecker-Steig… Mehrfach an Köpfeln durch Rinnen abgeseilt und dann nochmal 2:30 h durch den Tiefschnee gewühlt
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I was at a dead end. We were in deep shit. I had majorly underestimated the route, and as always, if you don’t show due respect to the mountain, the mountain kicks your butt.
I had known that during the last two pitches, but I really hadn’t wanted to descend that way. I felt that the safe way out was up. Darkness wasn’t dangerous in itself; I had climbed many routes in the dark. But darkness paired with icy wind and especially with the uncertainty of what was to come felt much different.
He said, “Let’s call them” and I didn’t really put up a fight…
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