Eggishorn 15 by jcv2

Photography • Landscape • posted on Nov 10, 2005

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Nice songs never last long — Willy Vandersteen (Flemish strip-writer) Unfortunately I have to conclude this series. This is a detail of Eggishorn 5, the Aletschhorn (4195 m, 13763 ft). The fresh snow on this top is still visible (it snowed a few days ago) and even now the temperature is low, I guess about 5 centigrades Celsius (about 40 degrees Fahrenheit) with quite some wind. It's no luxury to find a place out of the wind! After enjoying the vista I decided to go down, back via the railway station, the track to Kühboden, Fürri Hutte and eventually Martisberg. I was very grateful to God to reach the car after a hike with a height-difference that reached 1730 meters (5676 feet)! I've never felt before fit enough to do something like this and I felt - as you've seen - almost in a state of grace to reach the summit, absorb the vista and freedom, and return safe and sound home! Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comments, IM's, votes, favorites! I am glad to share my experiences with all who like to accompany me (virtually) on a hike like this! Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 200 mm) Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments

Comments (44)

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valere16

2:29AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

Hello my friend! still an impressive photograph. The mountain is really a play-ground exceptional for you! Cheer!

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Zacko

2:33AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!! OH MY GOD!!!! This is absolutely PERFECT!!!! The way it looks so dark, and still the sun finds its holes to peak through. Oh man, this is the perfect mountain shot!!! Have a great day. #:O)

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sharky_

2:35AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

To see this beautiful peak is awesome. I wish this series could continue forever. How lucky we are to follow your journey into this incredible hike. Thanks for sharing. Excellent Job. Aloha

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Georges_H_Hoens

3:31AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

Magestuous ! Impressive ! Ah If I was'nt hypothermic I would like to perform such photography!

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Mikan

3:46AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

well, nice songs are those that can be heard long time after they are gone! Majestical, indeed!

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Stringy

3:53AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

That hike sounds like a real challenge. Great to see all the different views of these wonderful mountains :-)

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suresh_krishna

4:49AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

This is a great picture. Looks like a giant waking up from white snow. Outstanding photography!

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Lary

5:14AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

The image tell much more than every words!!!

parb1194

5:16AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

Fantastic image and series thanks so much for the fantastic photography.

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cryptojoe

5:26AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

Jan, I ranked this as excellent only because there is no OH MY GOD!!! rating available. You do some of the most stunning work I have ever seen. No little matter that your work inspires me to come and visit with you some day. I wish my health and wealth could allow it. I would love to take a journey through some of the scenes you have shown us with your camera!

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tallpindo

5:59AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

Watching the snow blow off the summit is a feeling of icey whistfulness. Too stay one must enjoy the cold and to just pop in is not enough.

pimbotin

6:44AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

You're the king of the mountains...

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Gepeto1

6:57AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

G R A N D I O S E

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hotracer2

7:22AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

SO MAJESTIC is the image:):):)...V

Tedz

7:55AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

Thinking of Sir Edmund Hillary when He Climbed the Big Mountain....reportedly said..."We knocked the bugger off!"

soulofharmony

8:14AM | Thu, 10 November 2005

these mountians are so so beautiful up close its seeing the craggs the mist the snow..and of cause that valuable individual personal fingerprint of design, winks!!!!..simpley beautiful :)))))

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