Grand Cornier and The Taschhorn..

I have spent the last six days in Switzerland with Fergus, David and Steve working along side British Mountain Guide Jonathan Preston.

With good weather at the start of the week we didn't waste any time and headed up to the Grand Cornier (3961m), climbing the classic South West Ridge (pictured). This fine narrow ridge is a great expedition often overlooked due to it's proximity to the Dent Blanche, combined with the fact that it falls under the magic 4000m contour.

Following this we made the lengthy approach to the Mischabeljoch Bivouac Hut from Taschalp, before attempting the Taschhorn (4490m). Sadly, strong winds and an incoming storm resulted in retreat despite making good progress low on the route. Despite the lack of summit product we enjoyed a great mountain journey into a remote corner of the Valais..