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Germany
Status
Amateur
Here since
February 2010
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Reichenspitze
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Zillertal Alps & Venediger Group
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Technique

Double row freehand 360° panoramics.

Equipment

Canon EOS550D, Sigma 17-70.

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Professional workflow.

Mountaineering

I started serious mountaineering (and especially ski mountaineering) during my time in Boulder, CO.

Panoramic Photography

Thomas Worbs introduced me to the world of professional panoramic photography and I’m glad to have yet another reason and excuse to climb, hike and ski whenever I can find some spare time.

Alps East - Portfolio of Roland Hoffmann
Alpspitze · 2.628 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2013
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
Blazing sun and almost knee-deep powder... What more could one ask for?
Bergerkogel · 2.656 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
January 2015
Country
Austria
State
Osttirol
Mountains
Venediger Group
We escaped the bad weather back home and found sun and untracked powder South of the Felbertauern.
Birkkarspitze · 2.749 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2014
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
The highest Karwendel summit is easy to reach and a popular destination throughout the year.
Cianpedele Dawn · 2.333 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
A brief stroll from the Auronzo hut before sunrise.
Cima Linke · 3.631 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
We pass Cima Linke, a subsidiary peak of Monte Vioz, on our way down to the Branca hut.
Corno di Cavento · 3.406 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2010
Country
Italy
State
Trentino-Alto Adige
Mountains
Adamello-Presanella Alps
Since the Passo di Cavento took longer than expected we settled for this one instead of Monte Care Alto.
Dosson di Genova · 3.441 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2010
Country
Italy
State
Trentino-Alto Adige
Mountains
Adamello-Presanella Alps
A 3.400 m peak with great view into the heart of the Adamello range.
Dreiherrnspitze · 3.499 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2010
Country
Austria/Italy
State
Salzburg/Tyrol/Trentino-Alto Adige
Mountains
Venediger Group
The ascent via the east ridge turned out to be a real alpine challenge and a worthy finish to this spectacular weekend.
Dschimels · 3.502 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2013
Country
Switzerland/Italy
State
Graubünden/Lombardy
Mountains
Bernina Alps
Dschimels is part of the ridge that forms the Southern edge of the Val Roseg as well as the Swiss-Italian border.
Ehrwalder Sonnenspitze · 2.412 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2013
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
The "Ehrwalder Matterhorn" can be reached via a short but interesting scramble from the Coburger hut.
Ellmauer Halt · 2.344 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2013
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Kaiser Mountains
Late in the year and early in the day is probably the only way to have the Ellmauer Halt entirely to yourself... And totally worth it!
Fanatkogel · 2.905 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2012
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Glockner Group
Just a short scramble from the Stüdlhütte is this nice lookout on the Alps' #2 in prominence and tomorrow's objektive.
Fineilspitze · 3.514 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2014
Country
Austria / Italy
State
Tyrol / Trentino Alto-Adige
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
The receding ice has turned this ascent from a nice firn climb to a nasty scree scramble.
Fluchtkogel · 3.494 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2012
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
An easy ski ascent from the Vernagthütte brings us to this excellent viewpoint in the heart of the Ötztal Alps.
Gabler · 3.263 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2016
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
The perfect mountain: 1800m of ideal North-facing ski terrain and a breathtaking rock finish with stunning views.
Ghiacciao dei Forni · 2.680 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
The huge Forno glacier is still in the shade as we pause on our way up to Punta San Matteo.
Granatspitze · 3.020 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
February 2010
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Granatspitz Group
Although we did not reach the Granatspitze summit, we still had a great third day in the DAV glacier course.
Grawand · 3.251 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2015
Country
Italy
State
Trentino Alto-Adige
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
Just a short (albeit exposed) stroll from our cozy hotel.
Große Zinne (Cima Grande) · 2.999 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2012
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
Although surrounded by higher summits, their distinctive shape puts the Drei Zinnen among the most famous Alpine peaks.
Großer Geiger · 3.360 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land/Tyrol
Mountains
Venediger Group
We traversed the Geiger N to S. The summit offers a great view into the Venediger Group without the crowds you meet on its more famous neighbor.
Großer Löffler (Monte Lovello) · 3.379 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2010
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
Clouds boil up from the Italian side of the Großer Löffler, one of the most prominent peaks of the Zillertal Alps.
Großer Waxenstein · 2.277 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2013
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
The perfect escape from the city on this hot summer day.
Großes Wiesbachhorn · 3.564 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Glockner Group
Breathtaking! The free-standing firn-capped Wiesbachhorn towers 2400m above the valley of the Fuscher Ache.
Großes Wiesbachhorn · 3.564 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2016
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Glockner Group
In early summer the Kaindlgrat still holds enough snow to make this a very enjoyable climb.
Großglockner · 3.798 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2016
Country
Austria
State
Carinthia / East Tyrol
Mountains
Glockner Group
Traversing the entire Glocknerwand and climbing the Glockner NW ridge was the undisputed highlight of the 2016 season!
Großvenediger · 3.667 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2010
Country
Austria
State
East Tyrol
Mountains
Venediger Group
After a somewhat crowded ascent via the Rainertörl we had this spectacular summit all to ourselves.
Großvenediger · 3.664 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2013
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land/East Tyrol
Mountains
Venediger Group
The crowds have already left as we reach the summit after climbing the North ridge.
Großvenediger · 3.664 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2016
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land/East Tyrol
Mountains
Venediger Group
After a long day and a very cold and lonely finish we reached the summit only 45 minutes before sunset.
Guffert Ostgrat · 2.120 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2009
Country
Austria
State
Tirol
Mountains
Rofan
Early morning view to the summit of Guffert from its East ridge. Still autumn fog in the lower regions.
Guffertspitze · 2.195 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2009
Country
Austria
State
Tirol
Mountains
Rofan
Early morning view from the summit of Guffert. Still autumn fog in the lower regions.
Hintere Schwärze (Cima Nera) · 3.600 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
The actual summit did not provide enough room for a handheld panorama.
Hinterer Bratschenkopf · 3.413 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2016
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Glockner Group
We quickly bagged another summit before the bad weather moved in just after noon.
Hintergrat · 3.481 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2014
Country
Italy
State
Lombardia/Trentino Alto-Adige
Mountains
Ortler Alps
An hour after sunrise we reach the first icefield and take some time to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Hochblassen Signalgipfel · 2.696 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2012
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
A lonely place among the rocks to enjoy this beautiful fall day.
Hocheiser Nordgrat · 3.140 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
February 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Glockner Group
We retreated from the ridge when a huge cornice broke off. And that was only the start of the adventure!
Hochfillegg (Hohe Fürleg) · 2.943 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
February 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Granatspitz Group
A great first day in the DAV course "Hochtouren" at the Rudolfshütte.
Hochgern · 1.748 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
January 2014
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Chiemgau Alps
When there's not enough snow for skiing, we just go on a hike.
Hochkönig · 2.941 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2012
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Berchtesgaden Alps
Not a very pretty summit but it does offer an almost unparalleled view of the Hohe Tauern.
Hochnissl · 2.546 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
Most of the Eastern Alps present themselves from this great viewpoint high above the river Inn.
Hochvernagtspitze · 3.535 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2012
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
A good day to seek higher ground. We also found some great powder on the way down.
Hoher Gaif · 2.288 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2014
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Wetterstein Mountains and Mieming Chain
I have short rest before the serious part of the Blassengrat begins.
Hohes Licht · 2.651 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2010
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Allgäu Alps
A beautiful day for our traverse of the Heilbronner Weg starting from the Waltenberger Haus.
Il Chapütschin · 3.386 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2013
Country
Switzerland
State
Grisons
Mountains
Bernina Alps
It would be an impressive peak anywhere else in the Eastern Alps. Here it's just a small mountain with lots of famous neighbors.
Innere Sommerwand · 3.122 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Stubai Alps
A brief warm-up for the next day's trip to the Ruderhofspitze.
Kaindlgrat · 3.290 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Glockner Group
A short break before the final summit ascent.
Keeskogel · 3.291 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2013
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Venediger Group
Our afternoon excursion up the Keeskogel's SE ridge is rewarded with this amazing panorama.
Klockerin · 3.422 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2011
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Glockner Group
A worthy substitute for the Wiesbachhorn, which we could not reach from the Schwarzenberghütte.
Königsjodler · 2.516 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2013
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Berchtesgaden Alps
After a crowded ascent in the clouds I have the Königsjodler almost all to myself on the way down.
Königsleitenspitze · 2.315 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
January 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Kitzbühel Alps
Small in-resort ski tour in early January.
Kürsinger Hütte · 2.565 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2013
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Venediger Group
The Kürsinger Hütte makes an excellent base camp for tackling the summits of the Venediger Group from the North.
Laghi di Cedèc · 2.755 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2012
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
After passing the Pizzini hut we head up to Passo del Cevedale on our way back home...
Lamsenjochhütte · 1.980 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
The sunrise promises a gorgeous fall day as I make my way to the Lamsenspitze.
Lamsenspitze · 2.508 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
One of the better ways to start a weekday: Lonely morning on top of the Lamsenspitze.
Marmolada - Punta Penia · 3.343 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2015
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
We had the Dolomites' #1 all to ourselves from the Rifugio Contrin all the way to the summit.
Mittenwalder Höhenweg · 2.284 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2013
Country
Germany/Austria
State
Bavaria/Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
Almost the entire Mittenwalder Höhenweg is visible from this little summit.
Mitterlochspitze · 3.176 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2013
Country
Italy
State
Trentino-Alto Adige
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
Easter Monday: a nice summit with a great view followed by a descent in perfect spring powder.
Mittlere Ödkarspitze · 2.745 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2014
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
The spectacular Karwendel scenery makes up for the lack of alpine challenge on this traverse.
Monte Cevedale · 3.769 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2009
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
Monte Cevedale treated us with a spectacular view of the Dolomites on this beautiful spring ski day.
Monte Cevedale · 3.769 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
A warm and windless summer day on magnificent Monte Cevedale.
Monte Giumella · 3.594 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
We make a long lunch break on Giumella before starting our exhausting descent through tons of soggy summer snow.
Monte Pasquale · 3.553 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2009
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
Winter view from Monte Pasquale to Monte Cevedale and Gran Zebrù on a beautiful spring ski day.
Monte de le Cianpedele · 2.346 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
Sunny summer evening in the Dolomites.
Obersulzbachkees · 2.720 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Venediger Group
Sunrise on the Obersulzbach glacier on our way to the north ridge of the Großer Geiger.
Oberwalderhütte · 2.973 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2011
Country
Austria
State
Carinthia
Mountains
Glockner Group
Great views of the Glockner and the Pasterzenboden.
Olperer · 3.476 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
November 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
Great climbing for November!
Ortler · 3.905 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2014
Country
Italy
State
Lombardia/Trentino Alto-Adige
Mountains
Ortler Alps
The grand season finale: June powder and a 2000m ski descent!
Ortler · 3.905 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2014
Country
Italy
State
Lombardia/Trentino Alto-Adige
Mountains
Ortler Alps
We had perfect conditions and stable autumn weather on the Hintergrat.
Palinkopf · 2.864 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
January 2014
Country
Austria/Switzerland
State
Tyrol/Graubünden
Mountains
Samnaun Group
After a full day of skiing we enjoy the view before the long run back down to Samnaun.
Palòn de la Mare · 3.703 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2016
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
Our first stop on this great ski day before we head over to the powder on Cevedale's Northern slopes.
Passportenscharte · 2.551 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
One of the best viewpoints on the Paternkofel traverse.
Paternsattel (Forcella Lavaredo) · 2.460 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
The morning is still peaceful before the tourist crowds arrive for the popular hike around the Tre Cime.
Pian di Neve · 3.220 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2010
Country
Italy
State
Trentino-Alto Adige
Mountains
Adamello-Presanella Alps
Not steep but certainly huge: The Pian di Neve on the way from the Lobbia Hut to Monte Adamello.
Picberg · 2.363 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2015
Country
Italy
State
Alto Adige
Mountains
Dolomites
A short pre-dinner stroll from the Rifugio Fermeda.
Piz Buin · 3.312 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2012
Country
Austria/Switzerland
State
Vorarlberg/Graubünden
Mountains
Silvretta
The spectacular view and an exhilarating descent through the Buinlücke made this a memorable climb.
Piz Palü · 3.900 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2016
Country
Switzerland
State
Grisons
Mountains
Bernina Alps
A strong and gusty wind made the traverse from the Eastern summit quite exciting.
Piz Palü Ostgipfel · 3.883 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2013
Country
Switzerland
State
Grisons
Mountains
Bernina Alps
Can't see the mountain from its top: Most noticeable on grand peaks like this perfectly sculpted piece of rock and ice.
Pizzo Tresero · 3.594 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2016
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
The Pizzo Tresero marks the Western edge of the Forni Cirque and offers an excellent overview of this famous ski mountaineering playground.
Punta Pedranzini · 3.599 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2016
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
Just a little scrambling from Pizzo Tresero gets you up on this much less crowded summit.
Punta San Matteo · 3.675 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
The San Matteo dominates the Tresero-Vioz ridge and thus marks the Southern border of the Forno cirque.
Pyramidenspitze · 1.997 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
February 2015
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Kaiser Mountains
The best known of the Zahmer Kaiser summits is only its second highest.
Reichenspitze · 3.303 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2011
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
Finally on the top: A perfect day on my favorite mountain.
Reichenspitze West Ridge · 3.190 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2011
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
One hour from the Reichenspitz summit we are about to trade gnarly glacier for loose, steep and exposed rock.
Rofan's Heart · 1.950 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
February 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Rofan
Thomas W. and I on our way to the Rofanspitze on this beautiful winter day.
Roßsteinnadel · 1.620 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2012
Country
Germany
State
Bavaria
Mountains
Bavarian Prealps
Climbing together with Thomas Worbs I took the panorama from the top of this needle.
Ruderhofspitze · 3.474 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Stubai Alps
A long hike up the Alpeiner Ferner followed by nice scrambling on the South ridge brought us to the summit on this hot and hazy summer day.
Similaun · 3.599 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2014
Country
Austria/Italy
State
Tyrol/Trentino Alto-Adige
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
After rain, sleet and an actual snowstorm on the previous day, the Similaun rewards us with perfect conditions and amazing visibility.
Sonnjoch · 2.457 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
November 2012
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
Despite the clouds the great visibility made this 25km-roundtrip hike and climb worthwhile.
Tauernkogel · 2.683 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Granatspitz Group
Too much fresh snow prevented us from more serious mountaineering such that we could enjoy this great view instead.
Teufelshörndl · 2.512 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
August 2013
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Berchtesgaden Alps
One of the best yodel spots of the Königsjodler ferrata!
Torwächter (Venediger N-Grat) · 3.403 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
July 2013
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Venediger Group
The "Gatekeeper" separates the lower and upper North ridge and provides an excellent brunch spot.
Trainsjoch Zoom · 1.707 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2016
Country
Germany/Austria
State
Bavaria/Tyrol
Mountains
Bavarian Prealps
Tommi and I were rewarded with a surprisingly good long distance view on this pleasant fall hike.
Unterer Fochezkopf · 3.022 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Glockner Group
The shortest night of the year ends as we put on the crampons for the ascent via the Kaindlgrat.
Vedretta della Lobbia · 2.950 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2010
Country
Italy
State
Trentino-Alto Adige
Mountains
Adamello-Presanella Alps
On our way to Corno di Cavento we were treated with this spectacular sunrise on the Lobbia glacier.
Vordere Kesselschneid · 2.001 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
February 2015
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Kaiser Mountains
Skiing up (and down!) the Eggersgrinn to these Kaiser summits requires excellent conditions and is no job for the faint hearted.
Weißkugel · 3.738 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2012
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
The queen of the Ötztal is no easy conquest: The very long approach on the Hintereisferner is followed by a steep finish and some exposed climbing.
Westliche Karwendelspitze · 2.385 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
October 2013
Country
Germany/Austria
State
Bavaria/Tyrol
Mountains
Karwendel
This is the Northern end of the Mittenwalder Höhenweg.
Wildgerlos III · 3.190 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2010
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
The season's last ski descent starts with a view that stetches from the Bavarian Prealps all the way to the Dolomites. Ski heil!
Wildgerloskees I · 2.420 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2010
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
Monday morning 7:00: The first sun hits the glacier as I stop for a break. The first 1.000m are done on bike and skis.
Wildgerloskees II · 3.010 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2010
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
Just below the last steep part at the summit the view opens to the East showing the Venediger Group.
Wildkarspitze · 3.073 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2009
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
This panorama I shot from the summit of the Wildkarspitze in Austria, Salzburger Land.
Wildkarspitze · 3.073 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2016
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
My 8th ascent of the Wildkarspitze: time for a new panorama!
Wildkarspitze NE ridge · 2.937 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2016
Country
Austria
State
Salzburg
Mountains
Zillertal Alps
A short break to take in the view before the final summit scramble.
Wildspitze North Summit · 3.763 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2014
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Ötztal Alps
The Alps' #4 in prominence is quite a crowded place all year round. After visiting both summits we skied the Western flank in between.
Zinnenbalkon · 2.887 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
September 2012
Country
Italy
State
Belluno
Mountains
Dolomites
On our descent from the Große Zinne we stop here to admire the incredible spires of the Kleine Zinne.
Zuckerhütl · 3.507 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2011
Country
Austria
State
Tyrol
Mountains
Stubai Alps
After a crowded and exciting ascent I was able to enjoy this spectacular summit all by myself!
Zufallferner · 3.315 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
June 2012
Country
Italy
State
Bolzano
Mountains
Ortler Alps
The start of a very long day as we head up Cevedale on our traverse to the Rifugio Vioz.
Zufallspitze · 3.757 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
March 2016
Country
Italy
State
Sondrio
Mountains
Ortler Alps
We traversed the Zufallspitze and found excellent powder on the way down to the Pizzini hut.
Östlicher Salzachgeier · 2.466 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2010
Country
Austria
State
Salzburger Land
Mountains
Kitzbühel Alps
An easy ski mountain which offers a great view of the Zillertal Alps and the Venediger Group.
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Allalinhorn · 4.027 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2014
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais
Mountains
Valais Alps
Being one of the easiest 4000m peaks doesn't make the view from the summit any less impressive.
Bifertenfirn · 2.990 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
Mountains
Glarus Alps
The most difficult part (the Schneerus) is behind us already as we have breakfast at 3000 m.
Bifertengrätli · 2.300 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
Mountains
Glarus Alps
After climbing more than 2000 m today the Fridolins hut awaits us.
Breithorn · 4.164 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2011
Country
Switzerland/Italy
State
Valais/Valle d'Aosta
Mountains
Valais Alps
This easy 4000er was the start of our Monte Rosa tour.
Castor · 4.228 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2011
Country
Switzerland/Italy
State
Valais/Valle d'Aosta
Mountains
Valais Alps
The higher one of the twins offers spectacular views and a fantastic ski descent to the Monte Rosa hut.
Claridenfirn · 2.701 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus
Mountains
Glarus Alps
Short breakfast stop on our way from the Gemsfairenstock up to the Clariden.
Grenzgletscher · 2.630 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais
Mountains
Valais Alps
After a great descent from Castor and a long traverse of the Gorner- and Grenzgletscher we are almost at the Monte Rosa hut.
Mont Vélan · 3.731 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2014
Country
Switzerland/Italy
State
Valais/Valle d'Aosta
Mountains
Valais Alps
The deceptively flat summit is followed by a steep descent down the Glacier de Valseroy.
Neue Monte Rosa Hütte · 2.890 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais
Mountains
Valais Alps
A great place to stay after a hard ski day.
Pigne d'Arolla · 3.796 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2015
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais
Mountains
Valais Alps
After the crowds have departed we enjoy the second summit on our Westbound Haute Route.
Pizzo Bareta · 2.501 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
January 2009
Country
Switzerland
State
Ticino
Mountains
Leone Group
Long-distance view of the Jungfrau-Aletsch region from below Pizzo Molare in Ticino, Switzerland.
Silbersattel · 4.518 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
May 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Valais
Mountains
Valais Alps
A cosy place to rest with the giant crevasses of the Monte Rosa glacier in front and the 2200m drop of the Macugnaga face in your back.
Tête de Valpelline · 3.802 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2015
Country
Switzerland/Italy
State
Valais/Valle d'Aosta
Mountains
Valais Alps
Perfect weather for this amazing viewpoint, our first summit on the westbound Haute Route.
Tödi · 3.613 m
by
Roland Hoffmann
Date
April 2011
Country
Switzerland
State
Glarus/Graubünden
Mountains
Glarus Alps
He may measure only 3.600m but in spirit the Tödi surely belongs to the Western Alps' 4000ers!
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