
Schreckhorn
One of the most demanding summits in the bernese alps, the Schreckhorn (4,078 m) is the ultimate challenge for mountaineers in search of authentic adventure. Its name, which literally means "Horn of Terror", evokes both the awe and fear aroused by its sharp edges and dizzying faces. Nestled close to the iconic Eiger, it shares with the latter a fierce, untamed character, where every metre climbed seems to bring man closer to nature in its purest state.
For Thomas Crauwelsthe Schreckhorn is a hidden treasure of the bernese alps. In his photographs, the light dances on the gneiss and ice walls, bringing out the unique aesthetics of this intimidating summit . There are no crowds or obvious routes here, just a climb whose difficulty reinforces the raw beauty of the alpine setting. To capture the Schreckhorn is to plunge into a quest for the perfect moment, where perseverance meets emotion, and where each shot bears witness to the strength and vulnerability of this mineral cathedral.
Through his lens, Thomas immortalizes the wild aura of the Schreckhorn, revealing a world of silence and shifting shadows, a realm where the power of the elements is intensely felt. More than a summit to climb, the Schreckhorn embodies the very idea of inner adventure, of the effort that transcends man in his relationship with the mountains. Beyond its technical prowess, it is a reminder that true greatness is born of contemplation and respect for nature, which for millennia has shaped these places of wonder.