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Around the Eggishorn — Aletsch Glacier Bivouac
16 Aug 2020
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In August 2020 we set off on a loop around the Eggishorn, with a wonderful team — several of whom were Colombian friends experiencing their very first bivouac and alpine hike.
We got to contemplate the Aletsch Glacier — the largest glacier in the Alps — stretching out below us. Spending a night out there, under the stars at altitude, is the kind of experience that stays with you.
The local wildlife, had interesting plans. A determined group of sheep launched a raid on our tent in the morning, their sights firmly set on our chocolate. After a spirited defense — we held on to the chocolate, brewed a hot drink, and sat together watching the glacier.
Sergio Daniel Hernandez Charpak is a PhD Computational Scientist, a Physicist and Computing Engineer researching in the interface between AI / medical imaging in healthcare, and also an enthousiast of travel, hiking, chess and piano.