Lyskamm
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Location
Overview
Elevation:
4,527m
/
14,852ft
Prominence:
376m
/
1,233ft
Mountain Range:
Pennine Alps
Continent:
Europe
Countries:
Italy, Switzerland
First ascent:
1861
Also known as:
Menschenfresser, Silberbast
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Description
Lyksamm consists of a 5km ridge with two peaks. It has the nickname 'Menschenfresser', which translates to 'Man Eater' due to the number of climbers that have fallen to their death from the many cornices along the ridge of the mountain.