Monday, September 14, 2015

Ice Climbing With Dan Fredinburg in Switzerland

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

Ice Climbing on a glacier in Switzerland - The Stein Glacier (German: Steingletscher) is a 4km long glacier (2005) situated in the Urner Alps in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. A very cold summer day in the Swiss Alps

Dan Fredinburg on The Stein Glacier in the Urner Alps in Switzerland June 2011
 
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"Dan Fredinburg, modern day super hero, dedicated his life to changing the world. On Saturday April 25th, 2015, Dan lost his life on Everest in the avalanches caused by the devasting earthquakes in Nepal."




Traveling on the glacier tied into each other for safety.  Dan and I having a conversation about the video... So many funny moments from this day.


Ice Climbing in Switzerland

The guide wasn't happy with our excitement for the 1980ies rental gear and our dance party moves while on the glacier. We rocked that day! In the picture above, Andrew and Dan getting stoked on the start of our learning adventure. Ice Climbing!

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

This is Dan in his BLUE STEEL Zoolander move! Very technical move. Do not try this at home!

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

Summertime fun in Switzerland learning to ice climb with SWISS ALPINE GUIDES




Ice Climbing in Switzerland

This is an intro course to ice climbing and very easy and safe. We rappel deep into the glacier, then ice climb out via top rope.

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

Our guide Hano drilling our anchor.

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

Gear needed: Mountain boots, ice axes, crampons, harness, warm fleece, beanie, gloves, gaitors, backpack, and your mountain guide

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

GoPro Selfie of me on the glacier

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

Photo shoot starts NOW! I think we had more fun with making photos then we did with the climbing.  Dan Fredinburg and Andrew sorting out gear

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

Lowering Andrew down the crevasse for the first try. Here we go...

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

Vidoe of us on the climb. Lucas and Andrew with Dan's voice in the background

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

Somewhat of a short hike in but nothing difficult for a non-climber.

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

Hiking into the The Stein Glacier. I believe it was about an hour for us to hike.

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

Hano helping me with my crampons.






Ice Climbing in Switzerland

I did not have the cool 1980ies clothing. I felt left out!

Ice Climbing in Switzerland

Photos of all the other groups training on the glacier.

Ice Climbing with Dan in Switzerland 2011

Dan helping me with my GoPro! Technical equipment

Ice Climbing with Dan in Switzerland 2011

It's about having fun and the adventure! Dan hiking in...

Ice Climbing with Dan in Switzerland 2011

The hike in was a little steep, but not difficult

Ice Climbing with Dan in Switzerland 2011

More selfies...

Ice Climbing with Dan in Switzerland 2011

Dan climbing up the crevasse. See the little blue dot with orange helmet? That's him.

Ice Climbing with Dan in Switzerland 2011

Selfie (Louisa) inside the crevasse.

Ice Climbing with Dan in Switzerland 2011

If you are claustrophobic, maybe you should think twice. It's a small space

Ice Climbing with Dan in Switzerland 2011

After our day of ice climbing, we were driving back to Interlaken when we saw this... it's like a vending machine for milking cows... then you can purchase fresh milk. It's amazing!!!

Ice Climbing with Dan in Switzerland 2011

Cow milk vending machine in Switzerland

Ice Climbing with Dan in Switzerland 2011

Finally we get a hot coffee to warm us up on this very cold June day in the Swiss Alps! Here is Lucas, Dan and Louisa



Video of Dan's first ice climb!


Second time I'm dropped into the crevasse and I'm not sure I enjoy how tight the fit is... very hard to get out!(video)


Me climbing out, not doing so well I guess but we were having fun!


Dan, Andrew, Lucas and me








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