On a rock climbing excursion near Leysin
Only a couple of days left this month and the Swiss National day on first of August will bring fireworks aplenty. There are many keen hikers and mountaineers very dedicated to create a bonfire on just about all the mountain tops. Heavy loads of wood have to be carried up hill along with yummy picnics and appropriate beverages to celebrate the occasion. While party mode is happening for many, climbing and mountaineering fun continues for others and mountain guide Gaz has started this week with Jim on a multi pitch route in Valais. High alpine climbing is on the program for the rest of the week, starting today at the cabane des Dix in the Swiss Alps. More about alpinism adventures soon but for now another picture gallery of our rock climbing adventures in the cowbell country of Switzerland in central Europe:
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- Approach to Azalee Beach rock climbing, Grimsel,
Fantastic granite slab rock climbing
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- one of 10 pitches we climbed that day
3-4 pitch climbing routes on Azalee Beach section, Grimsel, Switzerland
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- plenty of snow left in the Swiss mountains
granite slab rock climbing, an absolute favorite for Iris
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- rock climbing booties finished with a whole = retail therapy
slab climbing is often a favorite for women rock climbing
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- no cracks for any nuts or friends!
Rock climbing on Azalee Beach, Grimsel, looking down you can see the road to the Grimsel Pass
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- Mostly grade 4-5 a,b,c on Azalee Beach, Grimsel, Switzerland
Climbing in Europe
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- Rock fall - middle of the track
Rächterichsbodensee, Grimsel climbing area
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- Gary Dickson on pitch three
Near the Grimsel Pass, rock climbing in Europe
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- Looking up
Gary Dickson on a climb at Grimsel, Switzerland
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- Looking down
Excellent climbing in Switzerland
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- Me, Gary Dickson, IFMGA mountain guide on Leysin rock
Gary Dickson IFMGA mountain guide
