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.
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This is 'Crack Baby' a fun route similar to the Terminator in Canada.
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A cool pillar we climbed. Tim what is the name of this?
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Looking down the pillar of coolness.
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Tim is happy.
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Land 'o PLenty :D
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Ross - sledding is big in Switzerland.
Enjoy.....
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The pillar of coolness is
The pillar of coolness is named Reise Integral, or Travel Integral.
The first route of the day was Haizähne (sharks teeth)