Two climbers with ropes in the wintry rock terrain of Band of Brothers on Thaneller.

First ascents

· Ludwig Sandhacker

First Ascent: “Band of Brothers” – Winter Climbing in the Thanellerkar

Adventure is often found right on your own doorstep.

On 20 and 27 November 2022, Fabian Lorenz and I made the first ascent of a new winter climb in the Thanellerkar. On 1 December 2024 we finally managed to free the route.

Wall photograph and route description for the winter climb Band of Brothers in Thanellerkar.
Drawn topo of Band of Brothers with pitches and climbing grades.

Photos from the tour

Two climbers with ropes in the wintry rock terrain of Band of Brothers on Thaneller.
Wall photograph and route description for the winter climb Band of Brothers in Thanellerkar.
Drawn topo of Band of Brothers with pitches and climbing grades.
Climber using ice tools on a snowy section of Band of Brothers.
Ascent through deep snow beneath the rock walls of Thanellerkar.
Climbing ropes over snow-covered rock on the winter route Band of Brothers on Thaneller.
Climber on a steep rock section of the mixed route Band of Brothers.
View along climbing ropes into a steep rock chimney on Thaneller.
View down snow-covered rock steps and climbing ropes on Band of Brothers.

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