
Head for heights —
Andreas Steindl looks down from the top of one of the five peaks he crossed.

Wide open spaces —
Under clear blue skies, Andreas Steindl begins his mountain challenge.

On the up —
Steindl, who grew up in the Swiss mountains, continues his ascent.

Steep challenge —
Some of the extraordinary terrain confronting Andreas Steindl.

Back to earth —
Steindl gets his feet back on the ground in the church square at Saas Fee.

I'll drink to that —
Mountains navigated, the 26-year-old enjoys a relaxing beer after reaching base.

Feet of endurance —
Steindl's battered trainers -- and tender feet -- at the end of his epic run.