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Starting
from Vent i Ötztal, 1890 m. In the background you can see Stubaier
Alpen.
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The first
two hours are spent on the road to Martin Busch Hütte, as we slowly
climb to 2500m. |
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A
coldfront passed yesterday, resulting in new snow on the mountans.
This, combined with a crystal clear air, makes the landshape
magnificent.
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At
the Martin Busch Hütte on 2501m. After two hours and 600 altitude
meters a small brake is in order. After that we begin the additional
950 altitude meters to the top. |
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About
one hour later we reach 3000m. To the south is the lake Brizzisee. |
At a little more than 3000m you
enter a "forest" of risen stones. In the background Kreuzspitze is now
visible. |
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At a saddlepoint on a little more than
3300m. In one direction is a lower summit. |
In the other direction the main peak. |
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The
final part up to the main summit.
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The
feeling about reaching this peak, especially on this beautiful day,
cannot be described in words. No one of us spoke a word for quite some
time after getting up. |
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In all
directions are high, snowcovered peaks.
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Wildspitze,
3774m to the north.
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To the
southwest, a bit into Italy, we can see Ortler, 3905m.
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To
the southeast, far into Italy, the Dolomites are visible. |
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Straight
to the south is Similaun, 3606m. Ötzi was found somewhere in that
direction. Notice the group crossing the glacier down to the right in
the picture.
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