my_sacred_mountain Photo Gallery by Giancarlo Guzzardi at pbase.com

climbing up the winter - the strict side of the mountain

Ogni volta che vi torno, questi luoghi, gli stessi da anni, ma pur sempre diversi, non smettono di stregarmi con il loro silenzio, l'isolamento, l'imponenza che in inverno, con le nubi fosche e il vento sferzante, si trasformano in immensità.

my sacred mountain	in the light, beyond clouds, on the mountain
majestic and strict	breathtaking snow slopes
ascending traverse	on the buttress
photomania	snow and clouds
stairway to heaven	a splendid couloir
riders on the storm	pendulum
piolet traction	snow powder
the wall	an ice cornice
lights and shadows	sweating at dawn
in the fog	an unconfortable and cold rest point
bad weather	a delicate passage
step by step	long shadows
ridges and pinnacles	an hard pitch
going up	ephemeral traces

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Kat	PM reply	11-Feb-2012 18:11
A stunning gallery, thanks for sharing! -V-

Susan Rovira	PM reply	01-Feb-2011 20:20
Again, I'm reminded of the late Galen Rowell. Astounding work, Giancarlo.

G.Pietro Munaretto	PM reply	06-Dec-2010 10:52
very beautiful !!!!!!

Heini Hefti	PM reply	27-Nov-2010 22:48
Another beautiful gallery with breathtaking shots!

slhoornstra	PM reply	26-Jul-2010 08:43
Absolutely fantastic, a gallery filled with breathtaking shots. VVV

Gérard Koehl	PM reply	18-Jul-2010 16:49
Cette série est vraiment extraordinaire et me rappel quelques souvenirs... V

Clayton Parsons	PM reply	02-May-2009 15:12
A most wonderful gallery of superb images indeed Giancarlo!! BV

John Freeman	PM reply	17-Jan-2009 17:25
A marvellous collection of images. The scans have an authentic feel and the fact that almost all the images show you or your climbing partner on the way up the mountain rather than at the top conveys the idea of a perpetual struggle against the elements, a Sisyphean task that is a fitting metaphor for life itself.

Jola Dziubinska	PM reply	31-Dec-2008 01:07
Hi, Giancarlo, have you heard about "Stolbism"? Incredible free-solo-climbing. Here is the video from the first Americans to climb at Stolby, Jonathan Thesenga and Brittany Griffith, http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=lwCyM84HCcA&mode=user&search and the article >>Free Soloing Madness in Siberia<< http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/patagonia.go?assetid=21083 More http://www.texasclimber.com/2008/06/soloing-in-stolby-russia/ http://www.stolby.ru/eng/Sokol2.asp I've learned about this style accidentaly from this photo in Dimitri Sokolenko gallery http://www.pbase.com/dimitrisokolenko/image/39044525

Nikhil Bahl	PM reply	15-Dec-2008 03:56
Well done. The photos tell a story. v

LeeG	PM reply	15-Dec-2008 00:23
Majestic indeed. Fantastic gallery!

Linda Ellis (Bique)	PM reply	13-Dec-2008 15:41
Excellent documentary images of the climb, beautiful gallery Giancarlo! V!

Bill Warren	PM reply	13-Dec-2008 15:02
So diffiicult a place to make these images. So different from your recent gentle work. Bravo GG. V

455 rocket	PM reply	12-Dec-2008 13:17
An incredible collection I enjoyed viewing every single one of them.

REY DE RIVERA	PM reply	12-Dec-2008 05:12
very nice presentation of your sacred mountain, we share the same passion...v.

liansongchen	PM reply	11-Dec-2008 23:06
excellent gallery

PauloCGama	PM reply	11-Dec-2008 21:27
Incredible set of images! Wonderful gallery, Giancarlo! VV

Wojciech Zwierzynski	PM reply	11-Dec-2008 18:17
Grat mountaneering photography. I am amazed! Big vote!

Fong Lam	PM reply	11-Dec-2008 16:34
An incredible gallery of daring adventure and beautiful scenery!! V

Enny	PM reply	11-Dec-2008 14:20
Has become a wonderful , impressive gallery, take care and enjoy the great views you will see, must be terrific if you dare.

Milan Vogrin	PM reply	10-Dec-2008 19:34
Great presentation!

John Potter	PM reply	10-Dec-2008 01:31
Beautiful and evocative header. Wonderful Gallery!! BV

eric st martin	PM reply	09-Dec-2008 15:56
very impressive and beautiful v

Steve Morris	PM reply	08-Dec-2008 20:52
An amazing gallery of daring feats and breathtaking scenery - my congratulations!! BV

mike robson	PM reply	08-Dec-2008 18:59
Giancarlo - fantastic and inspiring photo's - I thouhg ti was the Eiger North Face at first. They are simply great photo's! All the best Mike

Noel Saratan	PM reply	08-Dec-2008 16:47
I envy your adventures... beautiful images, gallery! v

Christian Frisquet	PM reply	08-Dec-2008 13:28
Great that you share this experience with us !!! Big vote. vVv

Eric Herbelin	PM reply	07-Dec-2008 12:35
To climb in the winter is very much like climbing in another world... v

Marisa D.L.	PM reply	07-Dec-2008 10:54
Impressionanti immagini, di grande suggestione e molto ben prese. Sei quasi riuscito a far apprezzare di più la montagna a una che la teme e che ne diffida... Una bellissima galleria che merita una profonda attenzione.

Jola Dziubinska	PM reply	07-Dec-2008 00:55
Wonderful scenery, great shots. Impressive gallery, vote.

JonathanTR	PM reply	06-Dec-2008 22:04
wonderful work. thank you for sharing these photographs.

Ernie Uy	PM reply	06-Dec-2008 12:42
Magnificent stories of perseverence, endurance and success- very well captured. V.

Anna Pagnacco	PM reply	06-Dec-2008 01:35
Wonderful gallery, great light and very interesting captures! ( V ) Anna

Wendy & Larry Burke	PM reply	05-Dec-2008 22:11
simply fantastic , bravo bravo bravo voted !!!!

Steve Sharp	PM reply	05-Dec-2008 16:05
Thankyou for giving us the chance to see things that most of us never will - a very interesting gallery of photos taken in some pretty extreme situations!

Guest		05-Dec-2008 13:30
Anch'io come te sono appassionato di montagna e di fotografia. Desidero complimentarmi per la bellezza delle immagini e dei posti. V - Stefano

Wenche Aune	PM reply	05-Dec-2008 12:45
Fantastic gallery. V

Mihai	PM reply	05-Dec-2008 12:05
Magnific gallery , excellent work !!! BV

Susanne v. Schroeder	PM reply	05-Dec-2008 11:27
Extraordinary!! Thank you for sharing a world not too many of us get to see.

Joanne Kamo	PM reply	05-Dec-2008 06:07
Inspiring gallery of amazing images..wonderful work!!

alfredo camba jr.	PM reply	05-Dec-2008 05:02
Fantastic gallery! Very beautiful images!! V

Jess. ( Lady.D.)	PM reply	05-Dec-2008 04:01
Truly a unique and outstanding gallery, well captured...

Willybol	PM reply	04-Dec-2008 21:17
Awesome shot! big V

Steve Jones	PM reply	04-Dec-2008 18:58
Almighty vote for this awesome gallery. Oh how I miss this sport. Just wish I was younger & more agile. Thank you so much for bringing back memories. Love this gallery so much. Film & a good compact competes with the most high tech gear there is on a monitor. BV Steve

marie-jose wolff	PM reply	04-Dec-2008 17:29
amazing pictures of climbing, breathtaking views! V

Alessandro Catuogno	PM reply	04-Dec-2008 16:00
Il mio voto è il minimo che si possa fare. Finalmente qualcosa di diverso su pbase. Grandi suggestioni per l'anima. Grazie di avermele mostrate. I miei complimenti.

Banhup Teh	PM reply	04-Dec-2008 11:26
Reminds me of the movie "Vertical Limit" which gave me the chills being a person who is afraid of heights. What a collection! V

Naret Visesvongsa	PM reply	04-Dec-2008 08:10
Big vote for this adventure gallery.

Ashley Hockenberry	PM reply	04-Dec-2008 03:43
Very cool !! Excellent !

shatterbug	PM reply	04-Dec-2008 03:18
Magnificent views...a great reportage of your adventure!

patrickjoust	PM reply	03-Dec-2008 19:07
Amazing climbing and photography! Well done!

George - Omiros Christakos	PM reply	03-Dec-2008 14:18
You gad definitely a great time on that mountain. Excellent gallery. V.

Jim & Josefina	PM reply	02-Dec-2008 19:50
Fantastic and breathtaking photography! Be careful! VVV!... Josefina

Lamar Nix	PM reply	02-Dec-2008 14:45
Sensational photographic work! V

Scotty Graham	PM reply	02-Dec-2008 08:56
yikes....no thanks. You have my admiration.

Galina Stepanova	PM reply	01-Dec-2008 21:43
I am holding my breathing. Beautiful nature, fresh air and bold passionate people. Great ensemble. Enjoyable gallery.

Dave Wyman	PM reply	01-Dec-2008 07:59
Wonderful gallery - makes me want to take my ice axe and crampons out of the closet.

Kasia Guess	PM reply	01-Dec-2008 00:09
stunning gallery, voted

David Landi	PM reply	30-Nov-2008 22:56
Grandi foto ! ( .. e montagne magnifiche) . V.

Alex JR	PM reply	29-Nov-2008 15:43
amazing images! greaty gallery!

Alain Boussac	PM reply	28-Nov-2008 12:45
Magnificent and impressive pictures of climbing. Admiration and respect, Giancarlo. BV.

Sabine Stetson	PM reply	28-Nov-2008 02:31
chilling, thrilling amazing documentary... bravo to all involved!! Big V

Pawel	PM reply	27-Nov-2008 20:00
This is amaizing! I wish you lots of fun with your fantastic passion!

Marcia Rules	PM reply	27-Nov-2008 18:36
very nice, you have showed us a daring POV ....voted

NatalieV	PM reply	27-Nov-2008 18:25
Stunning gallery! V

Alina	PM reply	26-Nov-2008 10:32
Great gallery! v

Marc Demoulin	PM reply	25-Nov-2008 21:06
I'm always impressed by this kind of shots and admiring! vVv Marc

silvia marmori	PM reply	25-Nov-2008 12:54
Sempre diverso il posto.. ed anche diversi i tuoi occhi e la tua anima per sentirlo.. Sei riuscito a rivelare il silenzio, l'inverno.. la magica natura..

Ali Majdfar	PM reply	22-Nov-2008 18:46
Spectacular gallery, excellent shots. GMV

Monte Dodge	PM reply	20-Nov-2008 01:27
Wild Climb!!! vote

BKT Photography	PM reply	19-Nov-2008 16:15
Awesome collection, scared, beauty, cold - love it very much - V

Barry Ailetcher	PM reply	17-Nov-2008 22:27
Outstanding Gallery did you summit?

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.	PM reply	12-Nov-2008 15:54
more more please. Love the colours.... the purple is more strong coz of the contrast. V

an nguyen	PM reply	11-Nov-2008 00:36
The spectacular view and feel of the sacred mountains ... BV

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