Monte Rosa – Italy

A few pictures from my trip to the Italian Alps in August, 2011 are attached below. This was my first Alpine adventure under the auspices of an ISM led guide and a fantastic confidence building experience.

Peaks summited:

Punta Giordani – 4064m

Vincente-Pyramide – 4215m

Castor – 4223m

 

Monte Rosa, Italy – Aug 2011

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Mulhacen – Spain

A few pictures from my first mountaineering experience climbing up to 3482m in the Spanish Sierra Nevadas in Feb, 2008. This trip was guided by Spanish Highs, an outfit, ideally suited to those looking for a lasting and memorable positive first experience in mountaineering.

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