|
Oscar Eckenstein Diary Entry Tuesday, 22 January 1901
I by myself ascended the striking group of rock towers (4740 m., or 15,531 feet) on the south ridge. The highest tower bears a striking resemblance to the Needle (Great Napes); the top consists of a separate block of similar shape, and is the most difficult part of the climb. I only succeeded in reaching its summit after several attempts.
Another point of interest was, that in my expedition of January 22nd, I came across a cavern, from 80 to 100 feet high, in a rock face under a glacier, which was filled with vast icicles, both of the stalagmitic and of the stalactitic class; many of them extended from roof to floor.
|