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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