Eiger - Memorable moments October 10, 2009
During the last couple of weeks, there have been some memorable moments.
At the end of september, perfect weather conditions allowed us to jump from the mushroom a few times, on the North Face of the Eiger.
It was amazing to BASE jump from a mountain with so much climbing history, and the entire experience of being on and around the Eiger for several days was really nice.
You can easily jump the Mushroom by taking the train to Eigergletscher and then hiking up to the west face in less than 2 hours.
However, you can also decide to sleep up there. Bivying on the West face of the mountain adds a little extra adventure to the whole experience and keeps you away from the 'busy' ambience of the Lauterbrunnen valley...
At the end of september, perfect weather conditions allowed us to jump from the mushroom a few times, on the North Face of the Eiger.
It was amazing to BASE jump from a mountain with so much climbing history, and the entire experience of being on and around the Eiger for several days was really nice.
You can easily jump the Mushroom by taking the train to Eigergletscher and then hiking up to the west face in less than 2 hours.
However, you can also decide to sleep up there. Bivying on the West face of the mountain adds a little extra adventure to the whole experience and keeps you away from the 'busy' ambience of the Lauterbrunnen valley...
Between light and clouds
An afternoon at our bivy
Choucas, right in front of us. Not even scared...
The serious but attractive North Face of the Eiger (elevation 3970 m = 13025 ft)
Mushroom view from the west side
Closer to the mushroom
Early start, You never know with the clouds...
The fixed rope section
Enjoying the view of the Monch (4099 m = 13448 ft)
and the Jungfrau (4158 m = 13642 ft)
First Eiger- Mushroom jump
See you !
Back to the bivy. The falling seracs thundered all night.
et ben le BASE ca a l'air plus facile que la varappe!!....
Allez soyez prudents
Les photos sont superbes. So beautiful. Ca me fait rêver, et c'est exactly what i needed. Have a safe flight. Merci, jns.
WOW! I loved my one visit and climb of the Mittelegi ridge. This is one of earths special places, thankyou for your story and photos, it brought al my memories of that beautiful country back to me.