But before the tent can be pitched and properly slept in, one final hindrance must be overcome. Climbing freely Finskei masters the parking garage's wall, and throws a rope down to his brother Reinhard, a confident smile on his cracked lips - the solarium had sucked all liquid from them when Reinhold prepared for the trip the weekend before.

Finally, when they reach the top, excitement overcomes them like an electrical storm without lightning, thunder or rain: the "Yak" - and their two emergency sausages! - has disappeared. Suddenly the quest's success seems to stand on the edge of a knife. Wailing ensues. But eventually the beast is located in a fold of the backpack.

In their sturdy alpine tent they have a wonderful time, in spite of the dangers around them, playing mountain-go a enjoying a frugal dinner. The "Yak"'s tricks are a source of great joy for the tired men and woman.

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