Solemn memories: 100 years Steinseehütte and Sepp Jöchler's legacy

Von WOM

In the old cinema in Landeck there was a memorable lecture evening, which was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Steinseehütte and the 70th first ascent of Cho Oyu by the mountaineer Sepp Jöchler. Bernd Noggler, the board of the Landeck Alpine Club, welcomed the numerous guests, including Siggi Geiger, district captain and former mayor of Zams, as well as the Jöchler family and many who are connected to the Steinseehütte. The evening was a nice interaction of historical appreciation and personal memory.

The minute's commemoration, in which Mayor Meyer Herbert of the late Dipl. Ing. Falch thought, was particularly moving, who had named the street from the former Zangerl butcher to Andreas Hofer Brücke to Sepp Jöchler. This honor underlines the deep connection between the community with its most famous son.

a trip to the history of the Steinseehütte

Noggler kidnapped those present on a fascinating journey through time through the history of the Steinseehütte. He impressively described the construction of the hut, its development and the important role she played in the life of Sepp Jöchler. The engagement of the hutkeeper and all supporters who contributed to the history of the Steinseehütte was particularly appreciated. Videos from Servus TV impressively showed how passionate the hut warte fulfill their tasks.

The Steinseehütte is not only a place of withdrawal for hikers and mountaineers, but also a symbol of alpinism and the success of Sepp Jöchler, who originated in the surrounding mountains. They served as the starting point for Jöchler's later expeditions that became legendary.

The first ascent of the Cho Oyu

Markus Jöchler, the grandson of Sepp, kept a moving laudation on his grandfather. He remembered how his passion for mountaineering was given to him by his father. Markus described Sepp as a modest man who never got a big uprising about his extraordinary performances. "I always liked to go to the mountains," his grandfather is quoted and the sentence reflects the deep love that Sepp had for his passion.

The demanding expedition to Cho Oyu took place on October 19, 1954 when Sepp Jöchler and Sherpa Pasang Dawa Lama reached the summit together with Herbert Tichy and Sherpa Pasang. In the middle of difficulties and a challenging terrain, they mastered the ice break and defied the forces of nature. Sepp's experience at the summit was unique; He had thought of giving up during the promotion, but his spiritual connection to the mountains not only helped him get ahead, but also shaped his whole life. Five years later, he wrote an emotional report on this memorable ascent, which Sepp Haag read aloud.

In addition, Sepp Jöchler remains a mentor and source of inspiration for many in the mountaineering community. His tireless spirit and stories continue to live in the memories of family and friends and will inspire future generations of mountaineers to climb the peaks of the world. For further details on this special evening and the close connection between Jöchler and the Steinseehütte, the extensive reporting on www.meinbezirk.at referred.