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Salewa Basecam In Grindelwald
The renowned mountain village of Grindelwald is situated within an exceptional Alpine setting, nestled at the base of the imposing Eiger north face. The appeal of this glacier village stems from its diverse array of activities and recreational possibilities, all set within the pristine embrace of nature. Eiger village serves as an optimal launching point for premier excursions to the Jungfrau region, including destinations like Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, First, Kleine Scheidegg, Männlichen, and Pfingstegg.
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Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hilary
Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, sat here drinking tea during a break before their successful summit of Everest in 1953.
This photo was taken by George Band, OBE, the youngest of the mountaineers on the 1953 British Expedition to Mount Everest on which Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made the first known successful ascent of the mountain.
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Winter in Kyrgyzstan
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