Lyskamm

Lyskamm is a peak in the Pennine Alps that lies on the Swiss-Italian border at 4,533 meters (14,872 feet). A five-kilometer-long ridge with two separate peaks makes up the ridge. Because of the numerous cornices on the ridge and the frequent avalanches, the mountain has earned the moniker Menschenfresser (meaning "serious mountain") ("people eater"). The eastern summit, at 4,527 meters above sea level, is the highest point in the mountain range. At an elevation of 4,479 meters, the western summit is around one kilometer away. A 1,000-meter-high cold rock face slides from the north-east side of the ridge. The highly jagged Lys Glacier dominates the landscape to the south.

The Lyskamm can be climbed in a variety of ways. The east ridge or the south ridge can be used to reach the eastern summit. If you want to summit both peaks in one trip, however, you should start by ascending the southwest ridge to the west summit and then continue to the east summit. The crossing from top to peak, in particular, is highly cornice, posing a significant risk to mountaineers.

Elevation: 4,533 m
Location: between Italy and Switzerland
Parent peak: Monte Rosa