With a knackered rope and a lack of proper acclimatisation, we decided to go down to the valley and have a rest day. Retracing our route down was supposed to be straightforward and it was until we met Rudi and Elisabeth...
This elderly Swiss couple were slipping and sliding their way across the Ried Glacier. Naturally we offered assistance, for which they were most grateful. As we safely reached the footpath, Elisabeth told us a story of how you must be courageous in the mountains and the Bergengel (Mountain Angel) will protect you. She said that we were her Bergengel, which was nice. I think we all had an extra spring in our step on the way down because of that :)
The rest of the trip down and round to Saas Fee was pleasant, but fairly uneventful.
Once we had cleaned up and completed our food shop, we headed to a local crag for a spot of sports climbing. The crag (Biele) is situated just below the top part of Kapellenweg - the path linking Saas Grund and Saas Fee. As the sun began to set, the North face of the Mittaghorn was lit up and provided a wonderful backdrop to our climbing position.
That evening we headed off into the town to find somewhere to eat and celebrate Matt's Birthday. Happy Birthday Bud!
This elderly Swiss couple were slipping and sliding their way across the Ried Glacier. Naturally we offered assistance, for which they were most grateful. As we safely reached the footpath, Elisabeth told us a story of how you must be courageous in the mountains and the Bergengel (Mountain Angel) will protect you. She said that we were her Bergengel, which was nice. I think we all had an extra spring in our step on the way down because of that :)
The rest of the trip down and round to Saas Fee was pleasant, but fairly uneventful.
Once we had cleaned up and completed our food shop, we headed to a local crag for a spot of sports climbing. The crag (Biele) is situated just below the top part of Kapellenweg - the path linking Saas Grund and Saas Fee. As the sun began to set, the North face of the Mittaghorn was lit up and provided a wonderful backdrop to our climbing position.
That evening we headed off into the town to find somewhere to eat and celebrate Matt's Birthday. Happy Birthday Bud!
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