alps3008 Alpinist near the top of Monte Rosa, Switzerland. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3008.html alps3013 Alpinists training at the bottom of the Bossons glacier, only a quarter of an hour from the parking lot. Alps, France http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3013.html alps3014 Alpinists training at the bottom of the Bossons glacier. Alps, France http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3014.html alps3019 Alpinist exits Aiguille du Midi. Alps, France http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3019.html alps3029 Party crosses a snow bridge in the upper Vallee Blanche in summer, Mont-Blanc range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3029.html alps3033 On the North face of Tour Ronde, Mont-Blanc range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3033.html alps3034 Two parties climbing on the lower half of the North face of Tour Ronde, Mont-Blanc range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3034.html alps3035 On the North face of Grande Casse, Vanoise, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3035.html alps3044 Climbers Frank and Alain start the Super-Couloir on Mt Blanc du Tacul, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3044.html alps3049 Climbers Frank and Alain climb thin ice in the Super-Couloir on Mt Blanc du Tacul, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3049.html alps3119 Climbers on the rocky part of the Brenva Spur, Mont-Blanc, Italy. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3119.html alps3122 Serac system at the top of the Brenva Spur, Mont-Blanc, Italy. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3122.html alps3134 Alpinist approaching the Freney Pillars, Mont-Blanc, Italy. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3134.html alps3157 On the North face of Grande Casse, Vanoise, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3157.html alps3163 Frank Levy at night, North face of Les Droites, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3163.html alps3165 Frank Levy on the central slope of North face of Les Droites, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3165.html alps3169 Frank Levy during a storm, North face of Les Droites, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3169.html alps3170 Climbing a gully on Mt Gelas, Maritime Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3170.html alps3172 During a climb on Mt Gelas, Maritime Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3172.html alps3178 Climber on Aig. des Pelerins, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3178.html alps3181 Aid climbing on Bonatti Pilar on Le Dru, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3181.html alps3182 Paul leading on Bonatti Pilar on Le Dru, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3182.html alps3183 Bivy on Bonatti Pilar on Le Dru, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3183.html alps3186 Approaching Dent du Geant, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3186.html alps3188 Bivy at the base of Dent du Geant, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3188.html alps3189 Climbing the South Face of Dent du Geant, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3189.html alps3191 On the very narrow top of Dent du Geant, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3191.html alps3192 On the very narrow top of Dent du Geant, Mont-Blanc Range, Alps, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3192.html alps3502 Alpinists go down Aiguille du Midi on a sharp ridge. Alps, France http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3502.html alps3503 Alpinists on the Aiguille du Midi ridge. Alps, France http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3503.html alps3504 Alpinists on the Aiguille du Midi ridge. Alps, France http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3504.html alps3505 Alpinists on the Midi-Plan ridge. Alps, France http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3505.html alps3514 Alpinists on a pinacle of Aiguille du Midi after climbing the South Face. Alps, France http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3514.html alps3515 Alpinists on a buttress of Aiguille du Midi climbing the Cosmiques ridge. Alps, France http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3515.html alps3516 Alpinists climb Aiguille du Midi, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3516.html alps3521 Alpinists climb Aiguille du Midi, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3521.html alps3526 Ice tunnel leading to the ridge exiting Aiguille du Midi. Alps, France http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3526.html alps3534 Alpinists climb Aiguille du Midi, France. http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.alps3534.html dena11626 Mountaineers at the base of Mt McKinley. Denali National Park, Alaska, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.dena11626.html dena11629 Summit Ridge of Mt McKinley. Denali National Park, Alaska, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.dena11629.html dena11630 Upper section of West Buttress of Mt McKinley. Denali National Park, Alaska, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.dena11630.html dena11632 High-altitude camp on the West Rib of Mt McKinley. Denali National Park, Alaska, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.dena11632.html dena11633 Balcony Camp, on the West Rib of Mt McKinley. Denali National Park, Alaska, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.dena11633.html dena11634 Mountaineers descend West Buttress of Mt McKinley. Denali National Park, Alaska, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.dena11634.html dena11635 Mountaineers climb West Buttress of Mt McKinley. Denali National Park, Alaska, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.dena11635.html fran20347 Alpinists on Aiguille du Midi ridge, Chamonix. France http://www.terragalleria.com/europe/france/alps/picture.fran20347.html icec3277 Approach to the Terminator wall. Canada http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.icec3277.html icec3473 Snow gully on Polar Circus. Canada http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.icec3473.html icec3474 Snow traverse and headwall of Polar Circus. Canada http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.icec3474.html mcki3318 Kahilna international airport lies under the North Face of Mt Hunter. Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3318.html mcki3319 The base camp, at 7000 feet, is in the heart of a huge glacier system. Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3319.html mcki3320 Hauling heavy loads on the Kahilna Glacier, including mostly food and fuel for three weeks and polar-grade gear. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3320.html mcki3321 Snow camping on the Kahilna Glacier. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3321.html mcki3322 Snow camping on the Kahilna Glacier. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3322.html mcki3326 Taking a break from pulling the sled. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3326.html mcki3327 Probing a circle for crevasses, before unroping. Alaskan glaciers are among the biggest in the world, and have very deep crevasses, which are difficult to spot. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3327.html mcki3329 Camp 11000 with a many skis. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3329.html mcki3330 The first important camp, where people gather at a same spot, is found at 11000. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3330.html mcki3331 Above the 11000 camp, the route becomes steeper, making sleding or sking unpractical. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3331.html mcki3332 Camp 11000 with a forest of wands. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3332.html mcki3333 This evening fog is nothing to worry about, since the 7pm weather forecast is optimistic. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3333.html mcki3334 Like most people, we leave our snowshoes and sleds here, and organize ourselves to do a double carry the next morning. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3334.html mcki3335 Our first carry day, up to the 14300 camp.. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3335.html mcki3337 Up to the 14300 camp again. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3337.html mcki3338 Windy Corner. There is a secondary summit which creates a funnel with the West Buttress, generating incredibly high winds there during storms.. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3338.html mcki3339 Exceptionnally warm conditions at Windy Corner. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3339.html mcki3341 The main camp at 14300ft. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3341.html mcki3342 The day when we arrived, the weather was great, and there is a large numbers of climbers going for it. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3342.html mcki3343 Waiting out in bad weather. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3343.html mcki3344 Fresh snow on the 14300ft camp. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3344.html mcki3345 Fresh snow and sea of clouds on 14300ft camp. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3345.html mcki3346 The ranger tent. They perform rescues and operate a medical camp, but also give tickets for littering. The two lattrines help keep the snow good for drinking. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3346.html mcki3347 The low-profile tents have to be protected against the wind (which can reach 100mph). Climbers dig a hole and built thick snow-walls by sawing off large chunks of frozen snow. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3347.html mcki3348 The ridge visible on the skyline is the West Rib, which was my planned itinerary. My companions had settled for the West Buttress, so I would do the second part of the climb solo. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3348.html mcki3349 The temperatures during the day were pleasant, but within fifteen minutes after the sun has disappeared, they would drop down to subzero (F). This was a warm year, with minimum temperatures of -20F.. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3349.html mcki3357 Party with typical Alaskan backpacks. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3357.html mcki3358 Building an igloo, which offers a very good weather protection.. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3358.html mcki3359 Climbers inside an igloo. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3359.html mcki3360 The 14300 camp has a very social, and international atmosphere. One could argue that it is hardly a wilderness experience since there are in permanence dozens of tents there during the short (May-June) climbing season. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3360.html mcki3362 This time, I had to painfully break the trail, which was swept by the recent storm. It is hard work when you are by yourself. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3362.html mcki3363 Being acclimatized thanks to my extended waiting at 14300ft, I skip the 16000 camp, which is occupied by a guided team comming from the bottom of the ridge. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3363.html mcki3365 The Balcony camp on the West Rib really deserves its name. Panoramic view over 180 degrees. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3365.html mcki3367 Camping on the Balcony camp of the West Rib. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3367.html mcki3369 The three tracks starting from the 14300 camp are very visible: to Windy Corner, the West Buttress, and the West Rib (although these were only my tracks). The 14300 camp would soon be in the shade. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3369.html mcki3370 Midnight sunset over Mt Foraker from the West Rib. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3370.html mcki3372 Being late on my schedule, due to the unexpected effect of altitude, I am lucky to find a ledge large enough for my Stephenson tent. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3372.html mcki3374 Camping high on the West Rib route. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3374.html mcki3379 Summit ridge of Mt McKinley. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3379.html mcki3382 The treacherous Denali Pass, scene of numerous accidents. The descending traverse is somewhat delicate for tired climbers. Moreover some take only ski poles and therefore cannot self-arrest. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3382.html mcki3384 The camp 17000 is quite exposed to the winds. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3384.html mcki3385 Time to repack my summit gear. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3385.html mcki3386 Yes, it all goes into a Lowe Cerro Torre II. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3386.html mcki3388 Joan Phelps, a blind woman from Anchorage summited a few hours after me, guided by her twin sons Marty and Mike. The most remarkable ascent ofthis year. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3388.html mcki3389 Party of three on the West Buttress. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3389.html mcki3390 The West Buttress is easy but very airy. You cannot travel it if there are high winds. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3390.html mcki3391 Back to the 14300 camp, McKinley City. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3391.html mcki3394 The deserted 11000 camp. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3394.html mcki3396 Traveling down with sleds. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3396.html mcki3397 Traveling down with sleds. Denali, Alaska http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.mcki3397.html noca2979 Mountaineers climbing a snow field on Sahale Peak, North Cascades National Park. Washington, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.noca2979.html noca2980 Mountaineers on ridge below summit of Sahale Peak, North Cascades National Park. Washington, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.noca2980.html noca2981 Mountain ridges, and mountaineers on snow field, North Cascades National Park. Washington, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.noca2981.html sequ11540 Woman with backpack hiking at the base of Mt Whitney. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11540.html sequ11541 Man and woman pausing with backpacks below the East face of Mt Whitney. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11541.html sequ11542 Looking up to woman scrambling on rocks on the East face of Mt Whitney. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11542.html sequ11543 Woman on steep slope above frozen Iceberg Lake. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11543.html sequ11544 Woman gearing up to climb East face of Mt Whitney. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11544.html sequ11545 Man gearing up to climb East face of Mt Whitney. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11545.html sequ11546 Man climbing East face of Mt Whitney. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11546.html sequ11547 Mountaineers on a bivy on Mt Whitney at sunrise. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11547.html sequ11548 Climbers on a bivy ledge in the East face of Mt Whitney. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11548.html sequ11549 Mountaineer among broken rocks in the East face of Mt Whitney. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11549.html sequ11550 Hiker laying exhausted on Mt Whitney summit sign. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11550.html sequ11571 Woman with backpack pausing on steep terrain above Iceberg Lake. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11571.html sequ11572 Man pausing on steep terrain in the East face of Mt Whitney. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11572.html sequ11573 Mountaineers hiking on approach to East face of Mt Whitney. Sequoia National Park, California http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/mountain-image.sequ11573.html usca10013 Mountaineers camping on the slopes of Mt Shasta. California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca10013.html usca10030 Mountaineers on the summit of Mt Shasta. California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca10030.html usca10032 Mountaineers on the slopes of Mt Shasta. California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca10032.html usca10095 Mount Shasta with climbers on Green Ridge. California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca10095.html usca10096 Climber takes a break on the Green Ridge of Mt Shasta. California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca10096.html usca10097 Climbers on the Green Ridge of Mount Shasta. California, USA http://www.terragalleria.com/california/picture.usca10097.html wrst6418 Hiker checks map on Root Glacier. Wrangell-St Elias National Park, Alaska, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.wrst6418.html wrst6419 Hiker checks map on Root Glacier. Wrangell-St Elias National Park, Alaska, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.wrst6419.html wrst6420 Hiker reaches for item in backpack on Root Glacier. Wrangell-St Elias National Park, Alaska, USA. http://www.terragalleria.com/parks/np-image.wrst6420.html