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September 7th 2012

Published: September 8th 2012

Rumor has it there was an Austrian farmer who wanted to cross from Heiligenblut to Kals, not an easy route. Being quite drunk, he managed to get lost in the mountain mist but he was able to get to Kals because he could hear the church bell. Like all legends, there is probably a hint of truth behind the origin of the name of Austria's highest peak - Großglockner - which I summited Friday morning a... Read Full Entry

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Dolomites

Italia

Basking in the Glory and Sun with Luis

Our 52 year old guide who's still going strong.

Summit Pose

3798 meters and one of the best climbs I've ever done.

Großvenediger

First ascenders thought they could see Venice from the 3666 meter high summit.

Slovenia's Julian Alps on the Horizon

Center is Triglav - Slovenia's highest peak. Been there, done that in 2000.

Descending to the Notch

Could have been a major logjam but went quickly.

Brilliant!

Climbers all over.

Großglockner Looking Menacing

On the way down to Stüdl Hütte.

Großglockner from Lucknerhaus

Totally beat but still miles to go before I sleep.

10th September 2012

clapton
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Just checking in
Grossglockner looked like a lot of fun. I haven't been able to check in on every update, but do when I can. NFL is officially underway and the Denver/Pats game is looking like it is gonna be good. Check you later man. -clapton

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