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 Bearding the Ice Giant in His Lair — The Glory of Moun- taineering in the Alps

��Only those who have tried it and who have met with success can ever understand and fully appreciate the fascination of moun- taineering in the high Alps. The greater the difficulties and obstacles, the more serious the risks of the ascension, the more genuine pleasure does the true mountain tourist derive from his hazardous under- taking, which is a pleasure trip to him

����Bridging a crevasse is an undertaking which requires a cool head, a stout heart and plenty of courage even after every reasonable precaution has been taken. A single slip or the caving in of the frozen snow upon which rests the ends of the ladder would be equally fatal

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