The photos

The magnificent south face of Marmolada, Dolomites
© Archivio Hansjörg Auer

Simon Anthamatten and Hansjörg Auer at Islamabad with their friend Iqbal
© Archivio Hansjörg Auer

Matthias Auer showing off his injured thumb.
© Archivio Hansjörg Auer

The formidabel SW Face of Kunyang Chhish East in the Karakorum, first climbed by...
© Archivio Hansjörg Auer