When I started heading off to the
hills, my first climbing partners were my parents. They took me on
skiing trips, we went hiking together and even ventured as far afield
as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to climb some of the 7k peaks in there.
Ever since, every time we get to spend time in the mountains together
it proves to be a great trip.
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| Piz Palü |
This
summer, as part of their eurotrip they stopped in Thalwil for some
swimming in Zurisee and Limmat. Needless to say they were also eager
to get out in the hills, so Saule and I joined them and we headed to
Engadin for the weekend, hoping to get up the pretty summit of Piz
Palü.
After waiting out a summer evening thunderstorm, we walked up to
Diavolezza to enjoy the starry sky and get a few hours sleep.
With an early start we got to the Pers
glacier which was in excellent morning condition. Meandering around
the intricate crevasses and seracs, we reached the east ridge. A few
hundred meters of beautiful ridge climbing took us to the summit.
Great views of Bernina range and mountains further away made it a
perfect place for a family picnic. Already looking forward to our
next adventure together!
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