Gran Paradiso 4061m
Just after dawn on the glacial ascent of the Gran Paradiso (4061m)
Mont Blanc and the Grandes Jorasses visible beyond
Fine early summer (late June) conditions on the Paradiso North Face
About a dozen teams on or about to start the North Face with some teams climbing the whole thing in 1 hour.
Topping out on the Gran Paradiso North Face
After a longer, tougher ascent in icier conditions later in the summer
The Fine Gran Paradiso Eastern Summit Ridge, Italian Alps
Mont Blanc & Grandes Jorasses in the background
Trekking up the snow covered glacier roped together
Early on the glacial ascent of the Gran Paradiso with Mont Blanc in the north
