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The Yeti meetings were inaugurated in 1992, on the intitiative of Hermann-Josepf Biner. At the first outing, we were but a handful of members. The first rallye took place in March 1992. Since then, meetings take place every last Saturday of February and every third Saturday of August. We also meet fpr the General Assembly held annually between Christmas and New Year in Zermatt.

March 15 First ski meeting. In a snow storm we aimed for the Gornergrat, but the train could not go farther than Rotenboden. Very quickly we had but the possibility to take refuge at Tony's in Riffelalp. Bob Wohlsen came all the way from Philadelphia, but found the high snow conditions difficult, although he is an expert in surroundings over 5'000 metres. Ruedi Zingg, one of our first members, was also present. Some members run three times the course: real Yetis !

Bob Wohlsen with Hermann-Josef

Bob, Hermann-Josef and Ruedi.
Lifting a glass is a gesture well mastered by Yetis.

August 1st A Holy Mass is held for the burial of Hans Trachsel, tragically deceased on July 27th on the Matterhorn with his guest Roland Eggenberger. The persons taking part in the ceremony spontaneously paid Fr. 3'223.50 into the Yeti fund. Apparently, we are now accepted in Zermatt.

August 8th First summer treck, 2 hours from Zermatt to the "Judenkirche" at Schweifenen. The Guides Hermann-Josef Biner, Beni Graven, Manfred Graven and Rolf Regli carried uphill abundant supplies of food and refreshed drinks. Coffee was taken at Trift.

Daniel et Marianna Lauber invited us to a cocktail in their marvellous house in Randa. Later on, we had dinner at the hotel "Schönegg" in Zermatt. An article on our outing appeared in the "Walliser Bote" (Valais daily in German).

After 15' of marching	In front of the tunnel of the Grande Dixence waterways system leading horizontally to Zmutt
One can recognize Jean Leclerq and his wife, as well as Giorgio Sardi	From right: Roberto, Vanvan, Daniel Junior and Senior, Ruedi Zingg, Beni and Evi Graven, Berto and Sonia, Rolf Regli, Giorgio Sardi, Manfred Graven, Jean Leclerq and Madame, Urs
Giorgio Sardi and Ruedi Zingg	Food aplenty

The trek was followed by a cocktail at Lauber's house in Hohlerch, Randa, and by a dinner at Schönegg.

From left:: Vanvan, Edilberto, Roberto, Marianna, Daniel Junior, Erwin, Daniel Sen.

From left: Ruedi Zingg, Marianne Rössler, Aurelia, Jean-Louis, Mme Leclerq, Evi.

From left: Vanvan, Edilberto, Sonia, Roberto

From left: Ruedi Zingg, Marianne Rössler, Jean-Louis, Mme. Leclerq, Giorgio, Jean Leclerq, Hermann-Josef

Sept. We are 28 members, for 52 insured Guides.

Oct. 3rd. Extraordinary general assembly to discuss the status of our Club. Should it become a Foundation rather than an Association, with certain fiscal privileges ? We remained Association.

Oct. 4th. Yetis are invited by the Guides to participate in their annual celebration, with Holy Mass at 10:00 in Schwarzsee and lunch at the Zermatterhof.

There was no General Assembly that year.

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