Peter and Jwalanta discussing the next day tour after this day warm-up tour.

Hanging the wet top in hope it will dry (did not).

Bivouac at the foot of the mountain

the route leads up the second rock face, then to the right. Summit of Rätschenhorn not visible.

Jwalanta just befor the "eye of the needle" and its avalanche field

Mist coming in

25 min to summit

Kallol, the photografer, is taking his time while the others are heading to the peak.

3 friends, Peter, Kallol and Jwalanta, on the summit

2 friends, Jwalanta and Kallol, on the summit

Enjoying the view and checking the socks

untouched snow lying in front of us

on the way down

Nice track, Peter!

Hooray, finally the sun comes out.

The "eye of the needle". Brave are those who do not take the skis off

Peter and Jwalanta just after the "eye of the needle".

skiing down next to avalanche field

4/5 down the mountain at a spring

Enjoying the sun

fun, fun, fun

back at the starting point

Relaxing at the end of the tour