Further up the slopes of Monte Rosa...below the Liskamm (4527m).
The Matterhorn pokes its head through clouds behind. Ski-mountaineering (also called
"alpine touring", or "randonnee skiing") is where peaks are climbed on
skis using adhesive skins to go uphill, before enjoying a long run in nearly immaculate
snow.
Photo presented with kind permission from The Mountain Gallery , (C) Quang-Tuan Luong. Or more excellent Haute Route images.
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