Eggishorn 4 by jcv2
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Description
The hike goes on and on, gaining altitude with every single step. It demands lots of efforts and a little voice in me tells me to stop, I should not make it, and even making it I see the clouds still around the mountain. But I pray for strength and I decide to stop when my body tells me I can't continue any longer, and - fortunately - my body keeps going faithfully. After passing a little village (and taking some fresh water there) I take the wrong way, according to the map there should be a track to the right. Returning some 100 meters (300 feet) I see a vague track, so there I go! It's a very steep track, and soon I have to pass a collection of large boulders. The track goes on and many parts are - quite unusual - made fast by concrete.
The last part is the steepest track I've ever hiked, it was 45
Comments (58)
Coppens
Wonderful shot and excellent point of view!
sossy
oh oh, I know what you are talking about! some hikes behind me like this! what an effort and always no breath! but you mastered it to this hight and it is a gorgeous and fascinating view around! and you never will miss the divine experiance and feeling! a memory for ever! ;o)
sharky_
This is a breathtaking and stunning view. Your detail commentary of your hike makes it all the more exciting. I know that feeling of walking at high altitudes that leaves you breathing like an old man. Then again, I feel that way at sea level, lol. You sure take your body to the extreme limits. Hats off to you young man. Excellent Tour and Hike. Aloha
joost48
Amazing nature image and capture.
DELMUR
completely super! one of your best......BRAVO!
Chaos911
wow, what fantastic shot, super done!!!!
Onslow
I don't agree - not a crappy image at all - I really like this one a lot. The composition is excellent and an interesting subject well captured. If I were to change anything it would be to introduce a bit of local contrast by using the unsharp mask at: Amount 45, Radius 60, threshold 0, to really bring out the light here. Superb shot :)
oscilis
What an excellent shot and your description made me feel as though I was on the hike too. An emotional journey.
suresh_krishna
What do you mean crappy?! These are real life pictures, experienced and felt and taken at a moment's notice. I can understand the difficulties of the trek, especially when you are climbing at 45 degrees. This is a really wonderful picture. The people on the ridge gives it a fine perspective! Have a good weekend.
LICORNEDECRISTAL
superbe ...tres impressionnant!!!!
bayoubooger
g'day jcv, superb and by the way, BRRRR!
cajolargo
bien, alors vasi avec les crappy fotos! merveilleuse =)
BorisB
This is really GORGEOUS!!! What a gigantic scenery and an excellent composition, very well done!
Zacko
Hey look at that!!! Hiker-buddies!!! Wow, seeing how tiny they look really makes you understand that were no match to mother nature if she were to launch an avalanche or something. Gorgeous capture of these white mountains, blue sky, white clouds...and grey fog. You say this is crappy...well i say it EXCELLENT! Have a great one!!!! Hike away. #:O)
meissner
Another superb shot! This ain't a crappy picture, sir. Wow! This highway of ice shows Gods presence, I'm, sure. Have a good sunday J.C.! Uf wyd'ed luege!
drace68
An accomplishment well worth the effort. Now you own the mountain. Those beings in the foreground? Tourists.
tibet2004uk
Oh I love that view!!! it reminds me of France many years ago!!! The white snow is so striking on that blue sky!! Beautiful scenery!!
glennn23
Splendid J-C, love how you included the people in the foreground to give us perspective! Excellente!
hasexx
Wooooow what a super view!!!!! V
Tedz
A wonderful View here!
ana-maria
This is an absolutely stunning shot. What a fantastic view. Amazing light and atmosphere. Excellent!!! V
Punaguy
You made it JC thanks to your enduring spirit and the Almighty giving you the push to go on! This image is certainly worth your efforts, I can see why you were overcome by emotions...Beautiful shot! V Aloha!
soulofharmony
Well done and congrat's beautiful picturique p'graphy and artistically captured.. excellent :)..:)))))
nongo
This is magnificent work JC!!!!!! I love your stories that go with too!!!!!! EXCELLENT!!!!!!
uniquedreamer
This is a fantastic image, so beautifully scenic, and your intro is very interesting, glad you made it and thanks for sharing this image...
Lledeline
Great landscape
donvino
Magnificent image of these impressive mountains! Superb shot!!!
SoulEatar
Just getting there is impressive - whats not to like !!! ;)
kimariehere
wonderful mountain and mountain road perfect to snow ski down this makes me miss skiing so much!!
parb1194
Fantastic shot of glacier and environs of the mountains, such a spectacular view. V