Back in the winter of 1991, a much simpler and rustic hut was perched on this col at an elevation of 3,317 meters. As per law and custom, boarded up huts, had an open and unheated “winter room” accessible by ladder to the second floor. Ben and Susie, as well as Gary and I camped there for a week. During that time we skied and climbed the Breithorn, Pollux, Shreckhorn, and Monte Rosa.