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cb294 24 Jul 2013
Today is the 75th anniversary of the first successful ascent of the Eiger North face.

Now that is a route to aspire to...


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 Trangia 24 Jul 2013
In reply to cb294:

Gosh was it really that long ago?

In reply to cb294: I'm not one for hero worship but have to admit to being in considerable awe of Anderl Heckmair when I met him. He was a guest at a CC or Alpine Club dinner, I can't remember which.
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