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Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
The Aletsch Glacier is the largest in the Alps. This is a panoramic view of the glacier and surrounding peaks, as seen from the viewing platform at the cable car station.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
The Wannenhorn massif seen from the summit of Eggishorn shortly before sunrise.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
The Aletschhorn at 4,193 meters high with the Mittelaletschgletscher on its eastern slope.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
The Nesthorn, Aletschhorn, and surrounding mountains at sunrise with a cloud inversion.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Wannenhorn and Strahlhorn catching the morning light beautifully with a cloud inversion.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Bettmeralp pokes out of the clouds in the foregroud with the Matterhorn, the Dufourspitze, and Dent Blanche in the distance.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Looking toward the Jungfrau and Mönch with a cloud inversion covering the Aletsch Glacier.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Telephoto of the glacier, seen from Eggishorn.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
Olmenhorn, seen from the summit of Eggishorn.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
08/11/2018
The glacier stretches from the Jungfrau all the way past Eggishorn and beyond.