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Ticking Off 4000ers in the Saas Area
If ever there were a mountain area built for climbers to successively tick off 4000 metre peaks, it would have to be the Saastal. Though not as famous as the neighbouring Zermatt valley, home to the mighty Matterhorn; the Saas area has a lot to offer novice and seasoned mountaineers keen on mountain mileage.
One of the main features that makes peak-bagging possible in this area is the access. Though expensive… Continue reading