Eiger... One of most famous peaks in Alps. North Face of Eiger is 1800 meters high. Heckmair Route on this face is iconic. But Eiger has also easier routes. On west face you will find route to peak. In good conditions you can go there on skis. Here is some photos from our trip. On summit of Eiger we have been 19 march 2015.
Start: Grindenwald (1030 m) or Kleine Scheidegg (2061 m or Eigergletscher 2320 m) if you go there by train. Difficulties starts at 2650m
Top: Eiger (3970 m)
It can be done in one day, if you use train or if you are very strong ;)
Slope: 40°/1300m (45°/400m).
Difficulties: AD (French grade)
Eiger North Face. 1800 m... Photo: Damian Granowski
Heckmair Route :-). Photo: Damian Granowski
Almost on Eigergletscher station. Photo: Damian Granowski
Our ascent/descent line on west face of Eiger. Normal Route to Eiger go on West Flank & West Ridge (AD (G4) with III- UIAA. On this photo is good view. Photo: Damian Granowski
Approach couloir with scary serac. Photo: Damian Granowski
Our Bivuoac on 2600 m. On evening we resigned from approach by skis, because two guys who descent from peak, not recommended go by skis. Photo: Damian Granowski
Serac. Photo: Damian Granowski
Tadek Grzegorzewski at snow field below serac. Photo: Damian Granowski
Nice views. Photo: Damian Granowski
French, very quick, guys. Photo: Damian Granowski
Eiger in eye :-). Photo: Tadeusz Grzegorzewski
Conditions for descent by skis are ideal by about 14-15 am, when sun melted some snow. On mornig snow is hard firn. Photo: Damian Granowski
Swiss guide on West ridge. Photo: Damian Granowski
Close to peak of Eiger. Photo: Damian Granowski
Panorama from peak (Click to enlarge). Photo: Damian Granowski
Another panorama from peak (Click to enlarge). Photo: Damian Granowski
French skiers go from the top of Eiger. Photo: Damian Granowski
Descent from Eiger. Photo: Damian Granowski
Once again Mordwand. Photo: Damian Granowski
View from Kleine Scheidegg (Click to enlarge). Photo: Damian Granowski
"Ski patch" to Girndenwald ;). Photo: Damian Granowski
Some info about Eiger (in polish).