Ten Minutes to Summit
“Good Climbing Weather”
Mountain photographers know that "good climbing weather" often is the opposite of "good photography weather". No clouds, just blue sky. Well, there are several possibilities to make the best use…
Moiry Glacier Sunset
Moiry Glacier Sunset
This image was selected as one of the 7 TOP Google+ Photographs for May 29, 2013, by PhotoExtract.com. Thank you Jarek! Today I feel for something bold ;-). As you…
Konkordiaplatz
Glacier at Wintertime
I visit the Big Aletsch Glacier each and every season. It's not only one of the most impressive ones, it's situated in the center of the Bernese Alps so it's…
Climbing Dent d'Herens
Climb Above Abyss
Ridge climbing is one of the most elegant, logical and interesting ways to summit a mountain. While on the ridge, you enjoy magnificient views to the left and to the…
Ridge Climbing Bietschhorn
Ridge Climbing Bietschhorn
There are 4'000m peaks in the alps, and there are peaks slightly below the magical 4'000m line. The wonderful Bietschhorn belongs to the latter. A mountain being not quite 4'000m…
Rote Wand
Rote Wand Summit
I love snow. Fall is a very nice time even in the mountains. The first snow is already there, but you can still climb on dry rock. This time we…
Dent Blanche
Dent Blanche Morning
Selected by for http://www.photoextract.com/plus-extract/2012/9/27 As you might have noticed, I love colors in the mountains. Of course, they are most rich in sunrise and sunset (sure), so "be there" is…
The Ice River
The River (view large)
The first snow already covered the mountains in the alps (for a short time), so let me post another snow-free glacier image until the next snow blankets even the Big…
Glacier Canyon crossing
Glacier Crossing
This image was selected for the 12 TOP Google+ Photographs for August 22 by photoextract.com. This image was also part of my Fine-Art-Exhibition at photo13, the largest Photography Exhibition of Switzerland.…