Rimpfischhorn, Alpine summit in Pennine Alps, Switzerland
Description
Rimpfischhorn is a summit in the Valais Alps that reaches 4,199 meters and connects the Monte Rosa group to the Mischabel peaks. Its western and northern slopes are covered in ice, while the eastern face presents steep rock bands.
History
Leslie Stephen and Robert Liveing completed the first recorded ascent in 1859, guided by Melchior Anderegg and Johann Zumtaugwald. This climb marked an early milestone in modern Swiss mountaineering during the golden age of Alpine exploration.
Culture
The mountain connects the Monte Rosa group with the Mischabel peaks, forming an essential part of the Swiss mountaineering landscape in the Valais canton.
Practical
Climbers typically begin from the Britannia Hut at 3,030 meters, where ice axes and crampons are essential equipment. The glacial route demands mountaineering experience and proper acclimatization.
Did you know?
The ridge displays a series of jagged rock formations that resemble a dinosaur spine when viewed from certain angles. This distinctive visual feature makes the climb recognizable from different perspectives across the surrounding landscape.
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