Liskamm Oriental, Mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland
Liskamm Oriental is a peak in the Pennine Alps located in the Valais region, rising to approximately 4,527 meters above sea level. The mountain features a long ridge formation with dramatic steep faces on its north side that are covered in permanent ice.
The first successful ascent took place in 1861, led by William Edward Hall alongside experienced Swiss mountain guides. Since then, the peak has remained a destination for mountaineers with advanced alpine climbing skills.
The mountain earned the name 'Man-eater' following numerous accidents caused by collapsing snow cornices along its extended ridge during early climbing attempts.
Climbing this summit requires advanced mountaineering training and is typically approached via routes from either Gnifetti Hut or Monte Rosa Hut. Weather conditions and snow stability must be carefully monitored throughout the ascent for safe passage.
The north face drops nearly vertically for about 1,100 meters, while the southern side rises only several hundred meters above the glacier. This stark difference in elevation between the two sides creates a distinctive climbing challenge.
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