Hiking through spectacular scenery towards the Rimpfischhorn.
The view of the Matterhorn (4478m) from our base camp.
The Rimpfischhorn (4198m). All the main difficulties of the route lie in surmounting the tooth shaped summit buttress.
Our surprisingly comfy bivy at the start of the route. The big peak in the background is the Weisshorn (4506m).
Traversing Point 4001m, all the hard stuff still ahead.
Jordan leading up the final tower to the summit.
The view from the top.
After several attempts in 2010, I finally stand on the summit of the Rimpfischhorn.
Descending the ice couloir, which was in terrible condition, with the Monte Rosa massif in the background.
An atmospheric Matterhorn the evening before our attempt.
Me arsing around on one of the numerous fixed ropes on the Hornli Ridge.
Not this time!
Back down safe as the weather deteriorates. Not exactly sure what I'm doing with my hand...
And finally, me, in my pants, pointing at the Matterhorn.
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