The call of the mountain
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The "Ecstasy" route by the Klausen pass (canton Uri) (© Robert Bösch) -
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Climbers silhouetted against the sky at dawn on the southern ridge of the Salbit (Göschenen valley, canton Uri) (© Robert Bösch) -
On the Hinterstoisser traverse on the north face of the Eiger (Bernese Oberland) (© Robert Bösch) -
On the Pers glacier on the climb up to Piz Palü (canton Graubünden) (© Robert Bösch) -
The Schafbergwand in the Alpstein, with the Churfirsten in the background (canton St. Gallen) (© Robert Bösch) -
The Fiamma, the emblem of the Bergell (canton Graubünden) (© Robert Bösch) -
In the Val Maggia near Cevio, one of the many climbing routes in canton Ticino (© Robert Bösch) -
A three-person team climbing the eastern ridge on the way up to the Liskamm (canton Valais) (© Robert Bösch) -
Climbling on the "Eldorado", the granite dome right above the Grimsel lake (Bernese Oberland) (© Robert Bösch) -
Ascent to the Castor (4228 m) in the Monte Rosa area (canton Valais) (© Robert Bösch) -
The "Kapritzi" route in the south face of the Chäslads, Klausenpass (canton Uri) (© Robert Bösch) -
Rock climbing high above Lake Walen in the Churfirsten area (canton St. Gallen) (© Robert Bösch) -
Only one mountain casts a shadow like this - the Matterhorn (© Robert Bösch) -
Just before the peak of the Dom (canton Valais) (© Robert Bösch)
A new book contains photos of striking peaks, ridges and cliff faces.
This content was published on October 24, 2008 - 11:02
Extreme mountaineer Robert Bösch is regarded as one of the best mountain photographers in the world. In his latest book of photos "Schweiz alpin" (Alpine Switzerland), published by AS-Verlag, he illustrates his best climbs in the Alps and explains in detail how, when and where to go up and come down.
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