Ice climbing on Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, French Alps, France, Europe

photography vertical ice climbing aiguille du midi chamonix haute savoie french alps france europe day adventure mountain one person full length adult scenics snow freezing rock climbing landscape extreme terrain risk danger rear view low angle view mist warm clothing struggle effort determination outdoor non urban scene mountain range steep men caucasian mid adult men 35 39 years physical geography challenge ice pick holding endurance mountaineering colour image colour color image color travel destination travel destinations travel low angle from below looking up topography scenery scenic scene scenes fort forts fortified protection defence misty landscapes