Kandersteg, Switzerland

Posted: Mon, 02/09/2009 - 18:17

After a trade show in Munich I took the night train to meet up with Tim Seipel, a Bozeman climber living in Zurich. He is studying for his PhD in Biology. His wife Katie works as a substitute teacher.

Kandersteg is Switzerland's premier ice locale. Lots of steep stuff on good limestone. This year was a banner year.

This is 'Crack Baby' a fun route similar to the Terminator in Canada.

A cool pillar we climbed.  Tim what is the name of this?

Looking down the pillar of coolness.

Tim is happy.

Land 'o PLenty  :D

Ross - sledding is big in Switzerland.

Enjoy.....

The pillar of coolness is

  • Fri, 02/13/2009 - 04:24

The pillar of coolness is named Reise Integral, or Travel Integral.

The first route of the day was Haizähne (sharks teeth)