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Starting from Vent i Ötztal, 1890 m. In the background you
can see Stubaier Alpen. | The first two hours are spent on the road to Martin Busch
Hütte, as we slowly climb to 2500m. | 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. | 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. | 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. | In all directions are high, snowcovered peaks. | Wildspitze, 3774m to the north. |
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| To the southwest, a bit into Italy, we can see Ortler, 3905m. | To the southeast, far into Italy, the Dolomites are visible. | 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. |
