„Hall of Fame“– high above Kandersteg in the Swiss Alps, - is probably the most difficult mixed-route in the world.
Ice climbing pioneer Ron Koller discovered and developed the route some 8 years ago. Earlier this month, young Swiss mountain guide and professional alpinist Yannick Glatthard succeeded in making a first ever free ascent of “Hall of Fame”.
Yannick explains: “Good climbing conditions are rare. Very often you will find no ice on the lower parts and no ice pillars higher up. After a couple of very cold nights, I finally found almost perfect climbing conditions. It took 2 attempts for me to reach the top. Losing an ice tool high up during my first try made me quite angry but helped to be fully prepared for the second attempt. To be able to finally climb that massive 30 m high, 15 m free-hanging ice candle in the upper section of the route means the world to me. “Hall of Fame” has it all – technically, physically, mentally!”
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